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Roaa Karar

@roaakarar

Product Security Engineer with expertise in cybersecurity and risk management.

United States

What I'm looking for

I am looking for opportunities that foster innovation and collaboration, where I can leverage my skills in cybersecurity and risk management to drive impactful solutions.

I am a dedicated Product Security Engineer with a strong background in cybersecurity and risk management, currently working at Boeing Commercial Airplanes. My experience includes analyzing critical business functions to address potential impacts of cyberattacks and natural disasters, and I have successfully collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate findings into comprehensive Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery plans.

Throughout my career, I have conducted extensive cybersecurity continuity assessments, identifying critical IT assets and developing recovery strategies that have significantly reduced potential downtime. My work has involved threat modeling and vulnerability assessments, leading to the implementation of new security controls that have improved compliance with organizational policies and FAA regulations. I am passionate about enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring the resilience of systems against emerging threats.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Product Security Engineer

Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA)

May 2022 - Jun 2024 (2 years 1 month)

Analyzed and identified critical business functions and addressed potential impacts of cyberattacks, natural disasters, and vendor disruptions in 4 critical production lines. Collaborated with cross-functional subject matter experts to integrate findings into a Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR) plan for Boeing’s Everett factory.

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Product Development Industrial Engineer

Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA)

Jul 2019 - May 2022 (2 years 10 months)

Translated continuity assessment needs into detailed system requirements, enhancing Boeing’s Safety Management System (SMS) integration with the Quality Management System (QMS) and compliance with FAA regulatory standards for safety and risk management. Conducted system performance and gap analyses, delivering quantitative risk assessment metrics that improved operational efficiency by 15% across

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

IU

Iowa State University

Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering

Studied Industrial Engineering at Iowa State University. Focused on principles and practices relevant to optimizing complex systems and processes.

Tech stack

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