Alberto Garcia

About Alberto Garcia

Recognized dynamic, achiever and focused Cybersecurity & Technology Professional — over 20 years’ experience of technical, business and project management; managing all aspects of Information Security with a strong IT background executing solutions and maintaining mission-critical infrastructure systems within highly regulated environments. Skillful implementing IT infrastructure, application and security monitoring and analytics solutions in a fast-paced and dynamic business environment. Perform complex global data analytics to generate actionable cyber threat intelligence to define the threat hunting strategy and missions, focus to improve the organization\'s security posture and enhance defending capabilities. Proven aptitude in developing Information Security policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of corporate information assets. Proficient supervising personnel and communicating in both English and Spanish languages.

Experience

1. Sr Principal Cybersecurity Engineer

   Stryker

   May 2025 — Present · US

   Lead the definition and execution of enterprise cybersecurity strategy aligned with evolving threat landscapes and business priorities.* Architect secure-by-design frameworks for multi-cloud, hybrid, and edge environments, including Zero Trust and cloud-native security.* Serve as a strategic advisor to cybersecurity and executive leadership on risk governance, transformation, and technology investment.* Direct advanced research in AI-driven threat detection, adversarial AI risks, and quantum-resistant cryptography.* Champion secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC), privacy-preserving data architectures, and AI ethics in cybersecurity.* Provide technical leadership across cybersecurity engineering, architecture, and R\\ & D teams.* Influence global cybersecurity standards through collaboration with industry consortia, academia, and government bodies.* Drive cybersecurity due diligence and integration strategies for M\\ & A activities.* Mentor senior engineers and foster cross-functional partnerships across DevOps, IT, and R\\ & D teams.* Maintain strategic relationships with global cybersecurity vendors, intelligence agencies, and peer leaders to anticipate emerging risks and threats.

Education

• Capella University

  Master, Information Assurance and Security

  2007 — 2010

• University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez Campus

  Bachelor, Business Administration

  1994 — 1999

• Cisco Networking Academy

  CCNA, Cisco Network Academy

  2006 — 2006