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Gabriel Avelar

@gabrielavelar

I build governed cybersecurity programs and resilient data infrastructure for critical institutions.

Honduras
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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead cybersecurity governance, technology risk, and security modernization initiatives where I can combine hands-on infrastructure and database experience with regulatory compliance.

I've designed cybersecurity governance at INJUPEMP around NIST CSF 2.0, ISO/IEC 27001:2022, and COBIT 2019, overseeing SIEM monitoring, firewall event correlation, endpoint protection, and identity controls.

I led the response and closure of internal, external, and CNBS audit findings while managing technology risks and incident response under regulatory deadlines.

Previously at INJUPEMP, I directed institutional infrastructure and Development, Database, and Technical Support teams. I led an integrated information system, a user self-service portal, and digital modernization initiatives aligned with regulatory compliance.

My 18 years in IT include critical 24/7 telecommunications database environments at Huawei Technologies and Millicom, plus consulting at dloops. I bring hands-on Oracle and SQL Server database experience to security governance, connecting infrastructure, data, and policy.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

dloops logoDL
Current

Consultor / Director

Oct 2020 - Present (5 years 11 months)

Brindar consultoría, soporte y capacitación en bases de datos (Oracle, SQL Server, SSIS, SSRS); desarrollo de soluciones a medida, eCommerce y academia virtual.

Evolucionar el portafolio hacia soluciones tecnológicas integrales para pequeñas, medianas y grandes empresas.

INJUPEMP logoIN

Administrador de Seguridad de la Información

Apr 2026 - Jul 2026 (3 months)

Diseñar e implementar el marco de gestión de seguridad y ciberseguridad institucional bajo NIST CSF 2.0, ISO/IEC 27001:2022 y COBIT 2019.

Gobernar el monitoreo de seguridad institucional: SIEM, correlación de eventos de firewall, protección de endpoints e identidad (Active Directory).

Dirigir la atención y cierre de hallazgos de auditoría interna, externa y de la CNBS.

Gestionar riesgos tecnoló

INJUPEMP logoIN

Jefe de la Unidad Técnica de Informática

Jan 2023 - Mar 2026 (3 years 2 months)

Dirigir la infraestructura tecnológica institucional y los equipos de Desarrollo, Base de Datos y Soporte Técnico.

Liderar el desarrollo de un sistema de información integral institucional, integrando procesos y mejorando servicios.

Implementar un portal de autogestión de usuarios, mejorando la experiencia de servicio y reduciendo la carga operativa.

Liderar la estrategia de transformación digi

INJUPEMP logoIN

Gestor de Innovación Tecnológica

Nov 2022 - Dec 2022 (1 month)

Worked as Gestor de Innovación Tecnológica at INJUPEMP.

BIDSS Technology logoBT

Database Administrator

May 2019 - Sep 2020 (1 year 4 months)

Implementar, migrar, optimizar y dar soporte a bases de datos corporativas; automatizar procesos de BI e impartir capacitaciones técnicas.

Millicom (Tigo) logoMT

NOC Engineer

Sep 2008 - Aug 2015 (6 years 11 months)

Monitorear plataformas CORE, IT y transmisión; desarrollar portales de incidencias y automatización de alertas (SolarWinds, Nagios, Foglight).

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

CE

Certiprof

DevOps Essentials Professional Certificate - DEPC®

Issued Mar 2025 · Expires Mar 2028

CE

Certiprof

Scrum Developer Professional Certification - SDPC

Issued Mar 2025 · Expires Mar 2028

UE

Universidad Europea

Máster en Ciberseguridad, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance

2023 - 2024

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