
Gilda Rossi
@gildarossi
I deliver global IT and cybersecurity portfolios with strong governance, risk control, and measurable outcomes.
What I'm looking for
I've delivered more than 100 complex IT and information security projects, leading portfolios exceeding R$20 million and multicultural teams of more than 50 professionals.
At Equinix, I led global and local security projects across Brazil, the USA, Canada, the Netherlands, and Japan. I managed cybersecurity initiatives involving Exabeam, CrowdStrike, Zscaler, Tenable.io, Delinea, SIEM, pentesting, vulnerability remediation, network segmentation, ransomware, and RunZero.
I structured and automated Jira workflows to improve executive visibility, delivery predictability, and portfolio governance, while coordinating audits aligned with NIST-CSF, ISO 27001, ISO 31000, and ISO 37301.
Across Unisys, Módulo Security Solutions, CPqD, and independent consulting, I've built PMOs, improved SLAs from 70% to 92%, implemented security governance, led fraud-prevention projects using neural networks, and delivered biometric passport solutions. I'm currently advancing my work with AI applied to project management.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Assistant Manager, Projects and Programs
Jan 2022 - Dec 2025 (3 years 11 months)
Managed delivery of over 100 global and local Information Security projects across multiple countries, ensuring portfolio governance, delivery predictability, and compliance with scope, schedule, budget, risk control, and quality. Coordinated internal and external audits to ensure compliance with NIST-CSF, ISO 27001, ISO 31000, and ISO 37301.
IT Project Manager
Independent Consultant
Feb 2018 - Dec 2021 (3 years 10 months)
Led IT projects for clients across different industries, managing scope, schedules, budget, quality, and stakeholders. Structured PMOs, governance processes, and executive indicators, and conducted RFP processes, contract negotiation, and vendor management.
Managed strategic projects for Carrefour Brasil, raising operational SLA from 70% to 92%, contributing to contract renewal and improved operational predictability. Applied Lean principles to optimize processes and increase team productivity.
Senior Project Manager
Módulo Security Solutions
Nov 2013 - Nov 2015 (2 years)
Implemented SABESP's Information Security Office, structuring governance, risk management, and business continuity processes. Managed a strategic project for WorldSkills International 2015, coordinating physical security assessments and operational requirements for delegations from approximately 40 countries.
Senior Project Manager
Apr 2008 - Oct 2013 (5 years 6 months)
Managed banking fraud prevention and detection projects using Neural Networks for large financial institutions, coordinating teams in Brazil and the USA. Structured the PMO for SECOPA-MT and implemented Primavera P6 for planning and control.
Project Leader
Itautec S/A
Aug 2005 - Apr 2008 (2 years 8 months)
Led the implementation of the biometric solution for the New Brazilian Passport, from bidding strategy through certification and delivery, aligned with ICAO standards. Participated in defining biometric solutions for the banking sector.
EDI Systems Consultant
Sintel Automotive EDI Solutions & Data Integration
Jan 2002 - Dec 2005 (3 years 11 months)
Responsible for the EDI system and processes between auto parts companies and automakers.
ERP Developer
Duosoft/IBS
Jan 1998 - Dec 2002 (4 years 11 months)
Responsible for developing an ERP solution for auto parts and distributors.
ERP Systems Consultant
SG Indústria de Plásticos
Jan 1992 - Dec 1997 (5 years 11 months)
Independent ERP systems consulting: industrial planning and automation with Microsiga ERP.
Worked on expanding Point-of-Sale (POS) solutions for the Brazilian retail market, supporting strategic commercial growth initiatives.
Systems Analyst
Itautec
Jan 1984 - Dec 1990 (6 years 11 months)
Developed C-language solutions for Point-of-Sale (POS) and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) systems, serving clients in Brazil and Portugal.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
IBMEC
Training, AI Applied to Project Management
2026 -
Training in AI Applied to Project Management, in progress with expected completion in 2026.
IBM/Chile
Seminar, Retail
Retail Sector Seminar from IBM/Chile.
IBM/USA
Training, Retail
The Retail Sector training from IBM/USA.
SUCESU
Training, Process Management
Process Management training from SUCESU, São Paulo.
FEA/USP
Training, E-commerce
2000 - 2000
Companies and E-commerce training from FEA/USP, São Paulo in 2000.
SUCESU
Training, Business Process Management
2004 - 2004
Analyzing and Optimizing Business Processes training from SUCESU, São Paulo in 2004.
FIA/USP
Training, Project Management
2004 - 2004
Project Management training from FIA/USP in 2004.
SAP Courses
Training, SAP R/3
2005 - 2005
SAP01/R3 Overview training from SAP Courses in 2005.
Tridea Education
Training, Microsoft CRM
2005 - 2005
Microsoft CRM training from Tridea Education in 2005.
Competence Corporate Training and Development
Training, Leadership
2007 - 2007
High-Performance Leadership training from Competence Corporate Training and Development in 2007.
Project Management Institute (PMI)
PMP, Project Management
PMP certification from the Project Management Institute.
Síntese Consulting
Training, Contract Management
2011 - 2011
Managerial Skills for Contract Managers training from Síntese Consulting in 2011.
Impacta Training
ITIL Foundation V3, IT Service Management
2013 - 2013
ITIL Foundation V3 training from Impacta Training in 2013.
PMI
Seminar, Stakeholder Management
2014 - 2014
Stakeholder Management Seminar from PMI, São Paulo in 2014.
Berners Consulting
ICC Coaching Training, Coaching
2014 - 2014
ICC Coaching Training from Berners Consulting in 2014.
PMI/FEA
Seminar, Project Management
2015 - 2015
Project Management Seminar from PMI/FEA, São Paulo in 2015.
PUC Campinas
Bachelor's Degree, Systems Analysis
Bachelor's degree in Systems Analysis from PUC Campinas.
Equinix Brasil
Training, Information Security and Management Systems
2025 - 2025
Training in ISO 27001, ISO 20000, and ISO 19011 from Equinix Brasil in 2025.
LEC
Training, Risk Management and Compliance
2025 - 2025
Training in ISO 31000 and ISO 37301: Risk Management and Compliance from LEC in 2025.
FIA/USP
Training, Agile Project Management
2026 - 2026
Training in Agile Project Management from FIA/USP in 2026.
FEA/USP
MBA, Marketing
MBA in Marketing from FEA/USP.
Unisys Global
SDM – Service Delivery Manager, Foundation, Service Delivery Management
SDM – Service Delivery Manager Foundation certification from Unisys Global.
FICO
Training, Fraud Management
2008 - 2008
Falcon Fraud Manager Neural Network training from FICO in 2008.
PMI/FEA
Seminar, Project Management Ethics
2015 - 2015
Ethics in Project Management Seminar from PMI/FEA, São Paulo in 2015.
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