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Renan Mathias Fernandes
I'm a cybersecurity leader with 12+ years of industry experience. My passion lies in building and breaking systems, leading teams to secure organizations against evolving threats.
Currently at Microsoft, I direct the security strategy for the U.S. Retail and Consumer Goods sector, helping organizations adopt comprehensive security solutions across Azure, Microsoft 365, Identity & Access Management, and extended detection & response (XDR).
I hold a Master's degree in Cybersecurity from Georgia Tech, where I also serve(d) as an Associate Instructor. My background spans threat analysis, SOC operations, incident response, and security architecture across global organizations like IBM and Microsoft.
When I'm not thinking about security, you'll find me playing with IoT devices in my home lab, experimenting with new tech, or exploring the intersection of cybersecurity and emerging technologies.