Julio Ruiz

About Julio Ruiz

As a bilingual cybersecurity and IT project manager with 10+ years of experience, I specialize in leading cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions across the U.S. and Latin America. I thrive in high-stakes environments—whether coordinating cyber incident response, IT, and efforts to earn trust with clients or internal teams—by aligning delivery with stakeholder goals and business impact. Key Achievements• Led cybersecurity and IT projects across government, private sector, and consulting firms, consistently delivering on time and within scope.• Cut project delivery cycle time by 30% by introducing agile workflows and ClickUp-based automation.• Restored operations for ransomware-hit clients by coordinating legal, forensics, and IT teams during crisis response.• Spearheaded compliance initiatives aligned with NIST 800-53 and ISO 27001, enhancing security posture for clients in regulated industries. Expertise• Project & Program Leadership | Cybersecurity Operations | Digital Transformation• Risk Mitigation | Executive Stakeholder Communication• Tools: Microsoft 365, Jira, ClickUp, Microsoft Project• Frameworks: NIST SP 800-53, ISO 27001, Agile/HybridI’m now seeking a full-time or consulting role where I can help organizations mature their IT and cybersecurity project delivery. Let’s connect if you’re looking for someone to bridge technical execution and strategic business outcomes.PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFILE• Delivered: 90+ Cybersecurity & IT Projects (Incident Response, Digital Transformation, Security Assessments)• Clients: Government Agencies, Private Sector Enterprises, IT Consulting Firms• Locations: U.S, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala (Remote, Onsite, and Hybrid)• Tools & Technologies: Microsoft 365, Active Directory, ClickUp, Jira, Microsoft Project• Frameworks: NIST SP 800-53, ISO/IEC 27001, Agile & Hybrid Methodologies• Languages: English and Spanish (Fluent)Core Competencies:• Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Project Leadership• Client-Facing Stakeholder Management• Process Improvement & KPI-Driven Results• Governance, Compliance & Risk Oversight• Executive Reporting & Strategic Alignment• Coaching Multicultural & Remote Teams

Experience

1. Project Manager

   CYPFER

   Sep 2025 — Present

   I lead and coordinate complex cybersecurity engagements at CYPFER, helping organizations recover, rebuild, and strengthen their security posture after critical cyber events.Across fast-paced, high-stakes environments, I manage the full lifecycle of incident response, Post-Breach Remediation, Forensic Investigations, Business Email Compromise (BEC), and Threat Actor communications — bringing structure, clarity, and strategic alignment to every phase of an engagement. I work closely with multidisciplinary teams, outside counsel, and industry-leading technology partners to orchestrate seamless execution across containment, investigation, and restoration.Beyond delivery, I contribute to process innovation, SOP development, and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Education

• Amberton University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA Project Management, Business Administration and Management, General

  2020

• Universidad Simón Bolívar

  Bachelor, Systems Engineer, Information Technology

  1999 — 2004

• LSU Shreveport

  Doctor of Education - EdD Leadership Studies | Emergency Management

• Universidad del Norte

  Specialist in Engineering Project Management, Project Management

  2006 — 2007