Security
Luis Amilcar Tavares
Application Security Engineer
Braga
Summary
Experienced Information Security Engineer with 3-year history of managing security of physical and cloud infrastructure. Adept at identifying security risks and improving security architecture designs. Proven to maintain efficiency in high-stress situations. Accomplished Information Security Engineer with 3-years of experience leading the development and daily management of information security systems for a Security organization. Expertise in threat detection, mitigation and management. Eager to contribute in a senior-level IT security role.
Detail-oriented, organized and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success. Forward-thinking Software Engineer with background working productively in dynamic environments. Fluent in Python and Java programming languages used to develop software within Security and Fraud. Proud team player focused on achieving project objectives with speed and accuracy. Ambitious Application Security Engineer committed to formulating innovative solutions to challenges while optimizing processes. Polished in developing and implementing security plans and procedures and developing strategies to respond and recover from security breaches. Logical and analytical leader familiar with security tools and technologies such as firewalls and proxy servers.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages
Work History
Software Engineer
Checkmarx
Braga
01.2021 - Current
- Reviewed project specifications and designed technology solutions that met or exceeded performance expectations.
- Worked with software development and testing team members to design and develop robust solutions to meet client requirements for functionality, scalability and performance.
- Developed clear specifications for project plans using customer requirements.
- Wrote code for database applications.
- Participated in architecture, design and implementation of back-end features using Python.
- Introduced agile methodologies and development best practices to division to enhance product development.
- Offered experience with Javascript, Java and Python.
- Promoted experience with Kubernetes, Docker and Amazon Web Services.
- Integrated third-party tools and components into applications.
Application Security Engineer
Checkmarx
Braga
06.2019 - Current
- Participated in design and planning exercises for future software rollouts.
- Worked closely with other team members in such tasks as troubleshooting and debugging.
- Participated with clients in discussion meetings.
- Updated technical documentation, product specifications and technical training materials.
- Designed and developed application scripts for test scenarios.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to design and implement new technology features.
- Used research to verify or disqualify potential vulnerabilities.
- Built threat models and mapped software and tool dependencies.
- Researched known vulnerabilities to determine characteristics such as severity and exploitability.
- Triaged and analyzed potential vulnerabilities discovered within open-source dependencies.
- Monitored quality and performance of open-source applications through testing and maintenance.
- Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
- Recommend improvements in security systems and procedures.
- Researched and developed new computer forensic tools.
- Reviewed violations of computer security procedures and developed mitigation plans.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
Software Developer
WeDo
Braga
02.2017 - 02.2019
- Collaborated with project managers to select ambitious, but realistic coding milestones on pre-release software project development.
- Updated old code bases to modern development standards, improving functionality.
- Introduced automated diagnostics for sensor data collection and processing.
- Discussed issues with team members to provide resolution and apply best practices.
- Integrated constructive programs into cohesive product.
- Developed clear specifications for project plans using customer requirements.
- Introduced agile methodologies and development best practices to division to enhance product development.
- Documented technical workflows and knowledge to educate newly hired employees.
- Translated customer requirements into written use cases.
- Reviewed project specifications and designed technology solutions that met or exceeded performance expectations.
- Worked with software development and testing team members to design and develop robust solutions to meet client requirements for functionality, scalability and performance.
- Participated in architecture, design and implementation of back-end features using Java, Javascript, Typescript, Postgres and Oracle.
- Adjusted design parameters to incorporate new features.
Quality Management Consultant
WeDo
Braga
02.2015 - 01.2017
- Developed quality planning for multiple new product launches by verifying customer requirements and implementing in design and production.
- Specified quality requirements of raw materials with suppliers.
- Implemented new quality assurance and customer service standards.
- Established and tracked quality department goals and objectives.
- Reported production malfunctions to managers and production supervisors.
- Evaluated interactions between associates and customers to assess personnel performance.
- Recorded, analyzed and distributed statistical information.
- Assured consistent quality of production by implementing and enforcing automated practice systems.
- Scheduled and chaired quality review meetings to review effectiveness of performance mitigating risk, improving throughput and achieving customer satisfaction.
- Tracked quality issues with external customers, suppliers and internal plant operations.
IT Consultant
Noesis
Braga
01.2015 - 11.2015
- Guaranteed successful technical upgrade projects for clients by collaborating with developers for integrations.
- Ensure maximum professionalism and quality with all customers and employees,
- Identify the tests that need to be executed.
- Identify the most appropriate implementation approach for a given test.
- Implementing or Review System Tests.
- Prepare and run the tests.
- Record the results.
- Analyze and verify the issues encountered.
- Communicate the test results to the team.
Education
Master of Science - Computer Engineering
Universidade Do Minho
Braga, Portugal 08.2012 - 11.2015
Professional Technician - Technician in Computer Networks
Universidade Microlins De Formação Profissionaliza
Paraíba, Brasil 06.2010 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Science - Computing Science
Universidade Estadual Da Paraíba
Paraíba, Brasil 03.2005 - 09.2010
Skills
AWS
Interests
SOC Analyst
Application Security Analyst
Timeline
Software Engineer
Checkmarx
01.2021 - Current
Application Security Engineer
Checkmarx
06.2019 - Current
Software Developer
WeDo
02.2017 - 02.2019
Quality Management Consultant
WeDo
02.2015 - 01.2017
IT Consultant
Noesis
01.2015 - 11.2015
Master of Science - Computer Engineering
Universidade Do Minho
08.2012 - 11.2015
Professional Technician - Technician in Computer Networks
Universidade Microlins De Formação Profissionaliza
06.2010 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Science - Computing Science
Universidade Estadual Da Paraíba
03.2005 - 09.2010
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