Robert Fernandes

About Robert Fernandes

I am a seasoned Chief Information Security Officer with 20+ years of experience. Recognized for demonstrating a natural aptitude for developing and implementing comprehensive security strategies, mitigating cyber threats, and ensuring compliance with global security frameworks and data protection standards, I have a verifiable history of contributing directly to company well-being and success throughout my career. As such, I have consistently exceeded performance goals and I am adept at achieving consistent, quality results. Professional focal points include security policies, procedures, and controls, cyber incident response, risk management and mitigation, governance, disaster recovery, and business continuity. Delivering superior administration on the latter areas of expertise requires utilization of effective communication skills, analytical skills, as well as technology acumen, leadership, team building, and public speaking to support efficiency and maximum returns. Currently, I am the Chief Information Security Officer with The Investment Center, Inc. Under my leadership, I design and implement comprehensive security strategies that effectively identify, prioritize, and mitigate security risks. I also develop and deploy advanced systems and processes to detect, prevent, and recover from cyberattacks to strengthen the company’s defense posture. In addition, I liaise with senior leadership, teams, and stakeholders to ensure the company’s cybersecurity support structure is driving the business forward to achieve established objectives. Colleagues describe me as an innovative, dedicated, driven, cybersecurity expert who can be relied on to offer superior solutions that deliver quality and timely results. I am interested in connecting with former colleagues and managers, as well as other professionals in my field. Feel free to contact me through this profile if you wish to connect. I am pursuing new opportunities and can be reached through this profile.

Experience

1. Expert

   Primary Venture Partners

   Dec 2024 — Present

   As an Expert, I provide strategic advice and guidance to the investment team and founders within the Primary portfolio and broader network. Experts enjoy access to early-stage businesses, emerging trends and technology, and an expanded network of exceptional leaders and resources through a top-tier seed-stage firm.Primary is New York City’s premier early-stage venture firm working alongside founders to build unicorns like Alloy, Alma, Chief, Dandy Electric, Latch, K Health, Stellar Health, Slice, and many more.

Education

• Harvard University

  Cybersecurity Risk Management

• SANS Technology Institute

  Digital Forensics, Penetration Testing