Ricardo Melo
@ricardomelo
Cloud Security Engineer specializing in AWS, automation, and incident response.
PortugalWhat I'm looking for
I am a Cloud Security Engineer with hands-on experience designing, implementing, and maintaining secure cloud environments across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
I have led cloud security initiatives, deployed Privileged Access Management with BeyondTrust, and managed CSPM tooling such as Wiz and CrowdStrike to detect and remediate vulnerabilities.
I automate security workflows using Python, Terraform, and GitHub, and have developed cloud incident response processes leveraging native AWS services to minimize downtime and mitigate risk.
I hold multiple industry certifications including AWS Security Specialty and GCP Professional Cloud Security Engineer, and I am committed to building robust, scalable, and secure infrastructures.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Cloud Cybersecurity Engineer
Redshi Global
Jan 2025 - Present (8 months)
Deployed and managed CrowdStrike-based cloud security solutions across multi-cloud environments and designed/implemented Privileged Access Management controls with BeyondTrust to strengthen access security.
Cloud Security Engineer
Critical TechWorks
Mar 2022 - Jan 2025 (2 years 10 months)
Automated cloud security workflows with Python and supported vulnerability detection/remediation using Wiz CSPM across multi-cloud workloads; developed AWS-native incident response processes to reduce downtime and mitigate risks.
Technical Coordinator
Haas Portugal
May 2019 - Apr 2021 (1 year 11 months)
Led the preventive maintenance department, developed technical documentation, and drove sales of maintenance contracts to improve operational reliability.
NSIncreased production line efficiency by 10% through TPM methodologies and led maintenance planning and execution across multiple departments.
NSCoordinated maintenance activities using SAP, managed asset schedules, and contributed to TPM initiatives and continuous improvement strategies.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Instituto do Emprego e Formação Profissional
Professional Training Certificate, Cyber Security
2021 - 2021
Completed a 300-hour Cyber Security training program provided by IEFP from July to November 2021.
FLFaculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia da Universidade Nova de Lisboa
Master's degree, Mechanical Engineering
2009 - 2014
Grade: 14.00
Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering with a final grade of 14.00 completed in September 2014.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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