Poliana Moraes, Developer in Taubaté - São Paulo, Brazil
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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

Availability

Part-time

Preferred Environment

Agile, Cybersecurity, System Integration, Product Development, New Product Development, Safety-critical, Real-time Embedded Systems, Networks, Innovation, Architecture, Embedded Systems

The most amazing...

...thing I've done is help a multinational company implement a cybersecurity standard in its product, including strategic, tactical, and technical requirements.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

STPA Applied in Aircraft Security Risk Analysis

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFEpTt0Olow
Integrated 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.
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

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

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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