Paola Pérez
Paola Pérez
Paola Pérez is a highly experienced Cyber Security Engineer hailing from Venezuela, with an impressive educational background in Cybersecurity and Computer Science. As a social entrepreneur, Paola leads a non-profit organization called "Lids and Bottles for Lives," which recycles plastic lids and bottles to support childhood cancer patients in Venezuela, focusing on sustainable development goals like Health and Well-being, Quality Education, and Action for the Climate. She boasts several key competencies, including being an E-Learnings instructor, a Cybersecurity subject matter expert, a Project/Program Manager, and strategic thinking. With her network of stakeholders, she has continuously delivered high-profile improvement projects, including digital transformation for both private sectors and governments, while reducing inequalities. Her achievements include being the Lead Instructor for different sectors and actors, elected twice for high-level positions, and recognized as a Young Leader of the Americas by the U.S Department. She is an Invited speaker and participant at many events worldwide. Paola has served in several high-profile positions such as a Cybersecurity Engineer, E-Learning Expert Instructor, Routing MANRS Policy Analyst, and Cybercrime and gender Subject Matter Expert, among others. Overall, she is a positive force in the field of Cybersecurity, with a wealth of experience and a great track record of project delivery.