Erik Santiago Gil Peña
@eriksantiagogilpea
I’m a cybersecurity-focused professional blending GRC frameworks, IT risk, and AI-driven cyberthreat detection.
ColombiaWhat I'm looking for
I’m an analytical, detail-oriented professional making a deliberate transition into cybersecurity. I’ve built a strong conceptual foundation in GRC and compliance (ISO 27001/27002, SOC 2, NIST CSF, CIA Triad) and paired it with hands-on technical training and labs.
Through my current role as Founder — Operations & Information Security and my work as a Junior Researcher in the AI-BI-DataCare Research Group, I handle sensitive, regulated data and develop predictive models for cyberthreat detection using Artificial Intelligence and Business Intelligence techniques. I’m actively seeking my first formal cybersecurity role to bridge my knowledge into real exposure to security operations, GRC, or AI-driven security applications—fully remotely from Colombia.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Founder & Information Security
Grupo Sannel SAS
Mar 2022 - Present (4 years 2 months)
Designed and administered MySQL databases with access controls to protect client/supplier data aligned to the CIA triad. Mitigated phishing and social engineering risks and coordinated cross-functional teams across legal, accounting, and logistics.
Intern — Regulatory Compliance
Sumicol SAS
Jun 2019 - Jan 2020 (7 months)
Managed responses to regulatory authority requirements by drafting and adjusting PMA, EIA, and PTO documents under strict deadlines. Produced structured geospatial site analysis and technical reporting using ArcGIS.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Universidad ITM
Cybersecurity Specialization, Cybersecurity
Completing a Specialization in Cybersecurity at Universidad ITM, expected completion in 2027.
TryHackMe
Vulnerability Assessment, Active Directory & Linux, Cybersecurity
Completed TryHackMe training covering Vulnerability Assessment, Active Directory, and Linux in 2024.
Codecademy / Udemy
Python, JavaScript & React Fundamentals, Software Development
Completed Python, JavaScript, and React fundamentals training via Codecademy/Udemy in 2024.
Cisco Networking Academy
Introduction to Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity
Completed the Introduction to Cybersecurity course through Cisco Networking Academy in 2024.
TryHackMe
Python, JavaScript & React Fundamentals, Software Development
Completed TryHackMe training covering Python, JavaScript, and React fundamentals in 2024.
Universidad EAFIT
Diploma in Project Management, Project Management
Completed a Diploma in Project Management at Universidad EAFIT in 2023.
Universidad EAFIT
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Geology
Completed a B.Sc. in Geology (Professional Degree) at Universidad EAFIT in 2020.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
ColombiaAuthorized to work in
Job categories
Skills
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