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Poliana Moraes
Verified Expert in Engineering
Cybersecurity Engineer and Developer
Taubaté - São Paulo, Brazil
Toptal member since December 7, 2022
Bio
Poliana is an embedded security engineer with 15+ years of experience integrating embedded systems in the automotive and aerospace products industry. Her expertise includes security requirements, threat modeling, risk analysis, secure architecture, and compliance based on systems engineering fundamentals. Poliana also holds a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, a master's in technological innovation, and an MBA in engineering and innovation.
Portfolio
CPqD
IoT Security, Information Security, New Product Development, Innovation...
Embraer
Embedded Systems, Real-time Embedded Systems, Architecture, Requirements...
Unitec
New Product Development, Embedded Systems, System Integration...
Experience
- System Integration - 15 years
- Product Development - 15 years
- Safety-critical - 15 years
- Innovation - 15 years
- Compliance - 10 years
- Architecture - 10 years
- IoT Security - 5 years
Work Experience
Security and Privacy Researcher
2022 - PRESENT
CPqD
- Researched to develop a cybersecurity risk framework.
- Performed the security threat modeling of a new threat intelligence product based on SPIFFE during the conceptual phase.
- Developed a secure architecture for the new threat intelligence product.
Technologies: IoT Security, Information Security, New Product Development, Innovation, Compliance, Embedded Systems, Cybersecurity, Networks, Architecture, Threat Modeling, Product Development, ISO 27001, Security Audits, Risk Management, Risk Assessment, IT Security, Security, Security Architecture, Windows
Product Development Engineer
2019 - 2022
Embraer
- Designed cybersecurity procedures for product development and integrated them with engineering processes.
- Developed product security governance, including policies and indicators.
- Represented the company by participating in global forums related to aircraft cybersecurity.
- Delivered cybersecurity technical and awareness training.
- Performed aircraft risk assessment and certified it with agencies like the Brazilian National Civil Aviation Agency and the Federal Aviation Administration.
Technologies: Embedded Systems, Real-time Embedded Systems, Architecture, Requirements, Threat Modeling, IoT Security, Compliance, Governance, Safety-critical, Cybersecurity, Global Project Management, Information Security, New Product Development, Networks, Product Development, ISO 27001, Risk Management, Risk Assessment, Security, Security Architecture, Windows
Product Engineer | Project Manager
2017 - 2018
Unitec
- Managed the product development project of an RFID demonstration kit applied to tracking laboratory tests.
- Developed an IoT sensor to detect the level of the manhole and send data by GPRS protocol.
- Set up an IoT laboratory, including equipment purchasing and procedure development.
Technologies: New Product Development, Embedded Systems, System Integration, System Integration Testing (SIT), Cybersecurity, IoT Security, Innovation, Global Project Management, Information Security, Networks, Real-time Embedded Systems, Architecture, Requirements, Compliance, Governance, Product Development, Risk Assessment, Arduino, Raspberry Pi
Higher Education Teacher
2015 - 2016
Anhanguera University
- Taught microprocessor laboratory classes for electrical engineering and automation engineering.
- Conducted electrical measures laboratory classes for electrical engineering and automation engineering.
- Handled electronic laboratory classes for electrical engineering and automation engineering.
Technologies: Engineering, University Teaching, Embedded Systems, Arduino, Raspberry Pi
Product Development Engineer
2012 - 2016
Fiat Brazil
- Integrated electronic systems for all ranges—light, medium, and heavy—of current and new vehicles manufactured for the South American market, including chassis control, body build interface, body control, and infotainment.
- Managed the electro-electronic engineering development team of trucks and buses, agricultural machinery, and construction machinery by supporting the technical solution definition, team activities leveling, and team performance evaluation.
- Defined and performed a new process to validate electro-electronic system integrations and manage budget, workload, and timing plans.
Technologies: System Integration, Architecture, New Product Development, Compliance, Embedded Systems, Safety-critical, Innovation, Global Project Management, Networks, Real-time Embedded Systems, Governance, Product Development, System Integration Testing (SIT), Security Audits, Raspberry Pi
Product Development Engineer
2009 - 2012
General Motors
- Developed and updated the electrical architecture for local vehicles, such as Agile and Montana, and global vehicles, such as Cobalt, Spin, Prisma, and Nova Blazer.
- Researched and developed new technologies focused on electric or electronic solutions.
- Advanced academic collaboration with universities and government funding for open innovation, such as FAPESP, USP, ITA, Unicamp, and UFSC.
Technologies: System Integration, System Integration Testing (SIT), Architecture, Embedded Systems, Real-time Embedded Systems, Innovation, New Product Development, Safety-critical, Networks, Compliance, Product Development, Risk Assessment, Arduino, Raspberry Pi
Product Development Intern
2006 - 2007
BSH Hausgeräte
- Developed a project for an electronic cooker based on evaluating electronic components for a high-temperature application on a Brazilian site.
- Created and tested a control panel design using a digital logic component for mechanical panel replacement on a German site.
- Built a cooker hood control panel with an introduction of the touch control concept in Bosch brand products on a Chinese site.
Technologies: New Product Development, Embedded Systems, Innovation, Embedded C, Architecture, Product Development, System Integration Testing (SIT), Arduino, Raspberry Pi
Experience
STPA Applied in Aircraft Security Risk Analysis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFEpTt0OlowIntegrated the system-theoretic process analysis (STPA) method to threat analysis based on risks for the aircraft development process. The STPA method is applied in the context definition, and the risk calculation is based on the RTCA DO-356A standards from the aerospace industry.
Education
2019 - 2021
Master's Degree in Technological Innovation
Federal University of São Paulo - São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil
2014 - 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Engineering and Innovation
Veduca - São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
2012 - 2014
Specialization Program in Project Management
Pontifícia Universidade Católica - Sete Lagoas, Minas Gerais, Brazil
2001 - 2007
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
São Paulo State University - Guaratinguetá, São Paulo, Brazil
Certifications
NOVEMBER 2022 - NOVEMBER 2025
Certificed in Cybersecurity (CC)
(ISC)²
DECEMBER 2021 - PRESENT
Information Security Foundation based on ISO/IEC 27001
EXIN
DECEMBER 2021 - PRESENT
Data Protection General Law Foundation – LGPDF
CertiProf
MAY 2018 - MAY 2023
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Project Management Institute (PMI)
NOVEMBER 2017 - PRESENT
Scrum Fundamentals Certified
SCRUMstudy
Skills
Platforms
Windows, Arduino, Raspberry Pi
Industry Expertise
Cybersecurity
Languages
Embedded C
Paradigms
Management
Other
Engineering, Embedded Systems, New Product Development, Real-time Embedded Systems, Threat Modeling, System Integration, Product Development, Safety-critical, Networks, Risk Assessment, IT Security, Security, Security Architecture, IoT Security, Innovation, Information Security, Architecture, Compliance, University Teaching, System Integration Testing (SIT), ISO 27001, Security Audits, Risk Management, Global Project Management, Requirements, Governance
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