For the last decade, I have been deeply committed to strengthening the cybersecurity ecosystem in the Dominican Republic. My journey in this field began in 2009 when I joined the National Police’s Cybercrime Unit, where I specialized in digital forensics, investigated cybercrimes, and managed the 24/7 Network against Cybercrime.I have played a significant role in shaping the legislative and regulatory frameworks for cybersecurity and cybercrime in the country. I contributed to the technical committees that crafted the National Cybersecurity Strategy and established the National Cybersecurity Center, including its National CSIRT.I was actively involved in drafting essential legislation to modernize the cybercrime law and develop new legal frameworks for cybersecurity and personal data protection.A key milestone in my career was leading the development of the Dominican Republic's National CSIRT from its inception. I had the opportunity to establish the operational and procedural frameworks that have significantly enhanced the country's cybersecurity readiness, promoting collaboration between government, public, and private sectors to share information and effectively respond to cyber incidents.Beyond the Dominican Republic, I have supported numerous governments and regional organizations in establishing national incident response teams, creating frameworks for regional cooperation, and sharing best practices. My involvement in the global incident response community includes speaking at international forums and contributing to working groups and committees for organizations such as FIRST, OAS CICTE, GFCE, Interpol, and EUCyberNet.Through my leadership in the region, I have been instrumental in helping CSIRTs across Latin America and the Caribbean meet the necessary standards to join FIRST, significantly expanding the representation of teams and countries from the region.In the realm of cyber diplomacy, I have actively participated in United Nations working groups, such as the Open-Ended Working Group on ICT standards for responsible use and Confidence-Building Measures in cyberspace, as well as the Ad-Hoc Committee drafting a new convention against the criminal use of ICTs.This journey continues to fuel my passion for building resilient cybersecurity frameworks, fostering cooperation, and advancing the capabilities of national and regional cyber defense.