PAUL JÉREZ
PAUL JÉREZ

Senior Solutions Architect and Cybersecurity Specialist

Open to offers · Member since 22 May 2026
Location
Quito, Ecuador
Desired salary
Confidential
Work preference
Remote Only / Full Time, Contract, Freelance
Experience level
Senior

About

Professional summary

I am a Senior Solutions Architect and Cybersecurity Specialist with more than 16 years of experience in fintech, banking, cloud infrastructure, software architecture, and digital transformation.

I design resilient, scalable, and secure enterprise architectures using TOGAF, BIAN, ISO 27001, NIST, PCI DSS, Zero Trust, and DevSecOps practices. My work combines strategic architecture leadership with hands-on delivery.

I have led cloud migrations, microservices modernization, CI/CD implementation, cybersecurity consulting, vulnerability management, pentesting, and security operations initiatives across financial services, retail, and technology organizations.

I work with AWS, Azure, GCP, Java, .NET, Python, Spring Boot, React, Kubernetes, Docker, SQL and NoSQL databases, API management platforms, and security tooling. I also apply Agile methodologies including Scrum and Kanban to lead teams and delivery.

I have extensive experience in cloud security, IAM, DLP, SOC, SIEM, SAST, DAST, disaster recovery, business continuity, and regulatory compliance. I am motivated by building secure technology platforms that enable business growth and digital innovation.

I also contribute as an educator and mentor in software engineering and cybersecurity, helping professionals develop practical skills in SDLC, systems architecture, cyber defense, and cyber intelligence.

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Experience

Career history

Software Engineering and Cybersecurity Instructor CENESTUR

I teach and mentor students in software development, SDLC, systems architecture, cyber defense, and cyber intelligence.

I provide professional-services instruction focused on practical software engineering and cybersecurity capabilities.

Software Architecture and Digital Transformation Consultant Independent Consultant

I delivered independent software architecture and digital transformation consulting services based on experience gained with FEMSA, GNOSISTECH, and freelance engagements.

I advised on cloud modernization, secure architecture, automation, and enterprise technology transformation.

Cybersecurity Specialist TEUNO

I led the update of the ISMS and SOC under the NIST framework for PichinchaCorp, implementing DLP policies and cloud-security architectures based on VDI environments.

I performed pentesting and vulnerability-management consulting for Diners Club Ecuador, identifying and mitigating critical risks in high-impact financial platforms.

Cybersecurity and ICT Consultant Freelancer

I managed projects to support ISMS compliance and security governance.

I performed web application penetration testing using SAST and DAST approaches.

Technical Lead FEMSA Salud Ecuador

I designed and led the migration of on-premises microservices to cloud environments while managing teams under Scrum and supporting IBM OMS, Salesforce, and IMS retail projects.

I worked with microservices, hexagonal architecture, Oracle, MongoDB, OCI containers, Spring Boot, React, and Kotlin. I delivered key applications including Picker App, Blister, Headless, and SFTP solutions.

Solutions Architect GNOSISTECH

I designed and led the migration of a Python application from an on-premises environment to a cloud-native architecture.

I implemented CI/CD pipelines to enable automated and scalable deployments.

RPA Automation Specialist Freelancer

I developed and implemented robotic process automation for manual processes in the SRI portal and synchronized operations with the Kohinor ERP in PowerSoft.

The automation improved processing time and reduced manual errors.

Cybersecurity Specialist / Solutions Architect Tata Consultancy Services

I worked across development, architecture, and cybersecurity functions for more than 11 years. I led architecture and project planning under TOGAF and BIAN, applied UML, SOA, SOLID, and Clean Architecture, and supported Agile delivery using Scrum, Kanban, and Jira.

I managed security controls including MFA, vulnerability management, incidents, SOC operations, patching, disaster recovery, and data-center continuity for banking applications. I applied OWASP, ISO 27001, NIST, and PCI DSS frameworks.

I developed banking web applications using Java EE microservices, SSO, SOAP, REST, and CI/CD. I also managed SQL Server, Informix, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Oracle databases, including ETL, SSRS, and SSIS.

Key projects included the Bimo mobile wallet for BGR, Java and .NET microservices consolidation, DCA application design that reduced critical incidents by 40%, S21-to-SuperDome infrastructure migration, the Ley de Cheques project, and security and vulnerability management for Banco Pichincha.

Systems Developer Logic Studio Cia. Ltda.

I developed solutions using Microsoft SQL Server 2008/2012, SSIS, and Reporting Services.

I contributed to a Dinardap project using Silverlight 5, WCF, MVVM, RIA, C#, and Visual Studio .NET 2010.

Head of Systems Grafitext Cia. Ltda.

I administered and managed inventory platforms for a printing business.

I implemented LAN and WAN networking across the required business areas.

ICT and Infonomia Consultant Centro de Capacitación Profesional Cedecenter

I taught programming in C, C++, Java, and .NET, as well as application development and Office 365.

I delivered training in UX, graphic design, LAN/WAN networks, ERP, Joomla CMS, and information and communication technologies.

Education

Learning history

Universidad Internacional de la Rioja

Master's Degree, Cybersecurity and Industry 4.0

Online master's degree. Thesis: security analysis, including static and dynamic analysis, of the OCS Inventory application using SonarQube and OWASP ZAP.

Universidad Central del Ecuador

Computer Engineer, Computer Engineering

Thesis: analysis, design, and development of an academic file distribution system for a virtual library.

Colegio Nacional Tarqui

High School Diploma, Physical-Mathematical Exact Sciences

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