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Juan Pablo Donaire Alvarez

Warsaw

Summary

Seasoned cybersecurity leader with over five years of progressive experience driving security compliance, risk management, and incident response across global operations. Proven track record at PepsiCo in developing and enforcing information security policies, leading cross-functional remediation initiatives, and delivering strategic security programs that align with business objectives and regulatory requirements. Adept at partnering with stakeholders to identify risks, implement controls, and foster a security-first culture in dynamic environments.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Regional Cybersecurity Lead

PepsiCo
07.2024 - Current
  • - Lead regional cybersecurity strategy and ensure alignment with global security framework across multi-country operations.
  • - Oversee information security policy enforcement, security exception management, and data protection compliance activities.
  • - Drive remediation efforts by analyzing risks, coordinating with business units, and tracking progress against SLAs.
  • - Deliver quarterly security performance reports to senior leadership, highlighting key metrics and risk areas.

Cyber Security Compliance Lead

PepsiCo
08.2019 - 07.2024
  • - Managed end-to-end security compliance program for EMEA region, including GDPR, ISO 27001, and internal audit responses.
  • - Developed and rolled out company-wide security awareness training, reducing phishing susceptibility by 35%.
  • - Collaborated with IT, legal, and business teams to prioritize and remediate critical security gaps, achieving 98% closure rate within target timelines.
  • - Facilitated security best practices and facilitated workshops to educate stakeholders.

Senior Duty Manager

Symantec
06.2018 - 07.2019
  • - Acted as primary escalation point for high-severity security incidents and customer issues across enterprise support contracts.
  • - Coordinated cross-functional teams to develop and execute action plans, ensuring timely resolution and customer satisfaction.
  • - Provided post-incident analysis and recommended process improvements, contributing to a 20% reduction in repeat escalations.

Technical Support Engineer

Symantec
08.2014 - 05.2018
  • - Troubleshot and resolved advanced security product issues, including cloud anti-malware, data protection, and VPN encryption.
  • - Defined and audited customer security policies, ensuring adherence to industry standards and best practices.
  • - Mentored junior engineers and improved team knowledge base by documenting complex troubleshooting workflows.

Education

Master's Degree - Finance and Financial Management Services

Universitat de Barcelona
01.2018

Skills

  • Information Security Policy & Standards
  • Security Compliance & Auditing
  • Risk Assessment & Mitigation
  • Incident Response & SLA Management
  • Security Awareness Training
  • Cross-functional Leadership
  • Data Protection & GDPR
  • Security Reporting & Metrics

Certification

  • Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
  • ITIL Foundation Level
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
  • Symantec Security Awareness Advocate - v1

Languages

Spanish: Native/Bilingual
English: Full Professional Proficiency
Polish: Limited Working Proficiency

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Regional Cybersecurity Lead

PepsiCo
07.2024 - Current

Cyber Security Compliance Lead

PepsiCo
08.2019 - 07.2024

Senior Duty Manager

Symantec
06.2018 - 07.2019

Technical Support Engineer

Symantec
08.2014 - 05.2018

Master's Degree - Finance and Financial Management Services

Universitat de Barcelona

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