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Patricia Gelin

@patriciagelin

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Experienced cyber security professional with a focus on threat intelligence.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that values innovation in cyber security and offers growth opportunities.

With 15 years of cyber security experience, I am an active curator of threat intelligence reports utilizing both enterprise and open-sourced intelligence. My results-driven approach, combined with advanced analytical skills, enables me to identify new and emerging threats that could pose risks to organizations. I excel in presenting intelligence reports at technical conferences and local meetings, effectively communicating complex information to diverse audiences.

Currently, I focus on assessing newly developed AI tools to gather actionable threat intelligence, ensuring organizations can apply the appropriate security posture for their business vertical. My experience spans various roles, including consulting on threat management and cyber threat intelligence, where I have contributed to significant projects and provided insights on the current threat landscape.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Owner/Consultant

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Digital Sherlocks

Sep 2017 - Present (8 years 2 months)

As an Owner/Consultant, I provide threat management and intelligence services, including testing AI platforms and conducting research on industry trends. I ingest threat intelligence IOCs and provide actionable intel to cyber analysts, while managing SOC, NOC, and incident response teams.

Threat Intelligence AI Research Incident Response Splunk Malware Analysis Technical Writing Data Analysis Communication

CTI Analyst

Marriott International

Jan 2023 - Jul 2023 (6 months)

In my role as a CTI Analyst, I identified and assessed cyber-criminal activities, analyzed threat intelligence from various sources, and created presentations on the latest threats for stakeholders. I integrated privacy principles into AI models to protect sensitive information.

Splunk Threat Intelligence Presentation Skills Data Protection Integrating AI Models Communication Research Stakeholder Engagement

Technical Account Manager/SOC Manager

Zenedge (now Oracle)

May 2017 - Aug 2017 (3 months)

As a Technical Account Manager and SOC Manager, I maintained client communication, provided training, and managed a virtual SOC team. I utilized ElasticSearch for event log correlation and contributed to the development of the Cyber Threat Intelligence platform.

Client Communication SOC Training Elasticsearch Threat Intelligence Team Leadership Event Correlation Technical Writing Product Recommendations

Threat & Vulnerability Analyst

CipherTechs at Synchrony Bank

Feb 2016 - Apr 2017 (1 year 2 months)

In my role as a Threat & Vulnerability Analyst, I implemented threat intelligence ingestion solutions, researched threat feeds, and utilized various tools for event correlation. I maintained knowledge of security principles and monitored emerging threats.

Threat Intelligence Event Correlation Research Vulnerability Management Splunk Security Principles Technical Writing Communication

Patch Management Administrator

Steven Douglas & Associates at Marsh & McClennan

Jan 2016 - Apr 2016 (3 months)

As a Patch Management Administrator, I worked on patching client machines after mergers and acquisitions, utilizing various tools for asset scanning and vulnerability remediation. I documented procedures and provided training to staff.

Patch Management Asset Scanning Documentation Training Remote Access Security Compliance Communication Technical Skills

SOC Manager

Prolexic Technologies now Akamai Technologies

Nov 2011 - Sep 2015 (3 years 10 months)

As SOC Manager, I led a team to detect and mitigate DDoS attacks, provided training, and researched cyber terrorism activities. I contributed to process improvements and managed the shift schedule for the team.

Team Leadership Process Improvement Training Incident Response Communication Policy Development