Fred D'Avila

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Board Member ~ CISO ~ Network Director ~ Cyber Security Engineer ~ Business Develop ~ Latam Expert ~ Product Managmenet @ RD Sec
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Houston, Texas, United States, United States
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About Fred D'Avila

With more than +24 years of experience in the information & telecommunications industry, I have a proven track record of driving, Enterprise Network Team, cyber security solution, product development, Security Engineer & Security Architecture and innovation, structuring strategic alliances & partnerships, and boosting growth by enhancing sales & distribution channels.I am now privileged to serve as the Principal and CEO of RD Sec LLC. My journey in this field has equipped me with invaluable insights and expertise, enabling me to lead RD Sec in delivering top-notch cybersecurity solutions tailored to our clients' needs.As the Director of IT for Network Services Ops at Exelon, I led a dynamic team responsible for overseeing Network Services Operations across the enterprise network as well the real-time network to facilitate our utilities' growth. I played a pivotal role during the company split between Exelon and Constellation, spearheading the development of a cutting-edge network infrastructure to support the new entity. With an unwavering commitment to excellence, our team achieved industry-leading metrics, boasting the best Mean Time To Repair (MTTR) and maximizing network uptime. It was truly a privilege to lead such an exceptional team.As VP Cyber Security at RevelSec I played an instrumental role in the technical development for the Service area growing the business in 3 times and helping the business expanding.As Global Partnerships & Alliances at the Mirabilis Corporation, I played an instrumental role in the technical development and operational launch of the company’s new flagship product, GranitePhone. This was the 1st smartphone in the market completely secure at the endpoint. As Director of Service Provider Alliances for Latin America at Hewlett-Packard, I outperformed sales targets in every year, growing revenues from $50M in 2008 to $110M in 2010 (exceeding the annual sales quota ).As Product Marketing Manager at Hewlett-Packard, I was requested by senior management to lead product development, customization, and homologation efforts across Latin America.► AREAS OF EXPERTISESecurity Architecture ♦ Security Pre-Sales ♦ Research & Development ♦ Venture-Backed Firms ♦ P&L Responsibility ♦ Sales & Distribution ♦ Strategic Partnerships & Alliances ♦ Telecom Operator Relationships ♦ Startups ♦ Turnarounds ♦ Media Engagement ♦ Vendor Negotiations ♦ Team management ♦ Cyber Security ♦ Security Engineer

Fred D'Avila's Current Company Details
RD Sec

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Board Member ~ CISO ~ Network Director ~ Cyber Security Engineer ~ Business Develop ~ Latam Expert ~ Product Managmenet
Fred D'Avila Work Experience Details
  • Rd Sec
    Principal Chief Executive Officer
    Rd Sec Mar 2024 - Present
    Houston, Texas, Us
    Founder and CEO of RD Sec, a cybersecurity firm specializing in cutting-edge solutions for businesses worldwide. With a strong background in cybersecurity and a commitment to staying ahead of emerging threats, I lead a talented team in delivering comprehensive security strategies tailored to each client's unique needs. Our mission at RD Sec is to empower organizations to navigate the complex cybersecurity landscape with confidence, ensuring the protection of their valuable assets and maintaining trust in the digital age.
  • Strategic Armory Corps, Llc
    Board Member
    Strategic Armory Corps, Llc 2018 - Present
    College Station, Texas, Us
    Advisory Board Member for SAC (ARMALITE,AWC SILENCERS,McMILLAN FIREARMS,NEXUS AMMO,SURGEON RIFLES)
  • Vault One
    Board Advisor
    Vault One 2017 - Present
    Curitiba, Paraná, Br
    Next-Generation Password and Key Protection;Vault One is a cybersecurity platform that helps you control and protect privileged credentials and user access to applications, services, and infrastructure to all companies globally.I'm board advisor of Vault One providing my experience in the USA Cyber Security market.
  • Radio Maria Spanish Inc
    Board Member
    Radio Maria Spanish Inc 2017 - Present
    Volunteer Board Member of Radio Maria Spanish for USA.
  • Exelon
    Director Of It - Network Services Operations
    Exelon Jul 2023 - Mar 2024
    Chicago, Il, Us
    Operations for Network Services including our Enterprise Network and our UComm area (Radio, SCADA, OT, etc)Supporting the best team in the industry and reducing outage and changing to be more proactive then reactive service.
  • Exelon
    Senior Information Technology Manager
    Exelon Feb 2022 - Jul 2023
    Chicago, Il, Us
    Provides guides and support for the Network Enterprise Service for Exelon helping the Unified Communication, Network Sites Operations and Network Core Operations team to improve service level, reduce incidents and MTTR helping with strategy view and implementing new network/cyber security solution.
  • Exelon
    It Manager Network Operations & Automation
    Exelon Mar 2020 - Feb 2022
    Chicago, Il, Us
    IT Manager of Cloud and Enterprise Network Operations and Automation for the Exelon IT;Responsible for Firewall, Load Balancing, Switch, Routers, DNS, Wireless and more.Responsible for improving automation for NetworkImproving support and be one step ahead of problem to reduce business impact
  • Rd Sec
    Principal / Ceo
    Rd Sec 2020 - Mar 2020
    Houston, Texas, Us
    Founder of RD Sec, consultive service for LATAM (Latin America) market with a few areas of expertise in Cyber Security.
  • Revelsec
    Vp Cyber Security Solutions & Services | Revelsec
    Revelsec 2017 - 2020
    Houston, Texas, Us
    Consultive Cyber Security reseller with products from Infra-Structure, Network and Security solutionsVice President of Cyber Security & Solutions and Services Supporting the team for Cyber Security division, growing the service and solutions area with delivery the state-of-the-art technology to protect against cyber-attack.§ Managing Pre-Sales team, supporting our sales team to be more efficient and shorter sales cycle§ Managing the Professional Service team to deploy solutions with F5, Palo Alto, Check Point, Mimecast, Fortinet, Cisco, Rapid7, CheckMark,Contrast, Meraki and others Cyber Security Solutions§ Responsible for the Operation/SOC team for all Network/Security solutions.§ Develop and Manage new Security Cloud Solutions and develop Automation practice.§ Develop ICS/SCADA Security practice to secure customer OT environments for Pre-Sales and Post-Sales§ Build and Manage the Security Dev Ops units to help customers secure application and improve the security on the code for the App.§ Growing and expanding customer wallet share to boost annual sales.§ Business Developing for new Cyber Security partners and solutions with P&L responsibility for Engineer/Delivery team
  • Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd.
    Senior Se
    Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd. 2016 - 2017
    Redwood City, California, Us
    I serve as a product specialist supporting our sales teams in revitalizing under performing enterprise accounts across Texas. Some of the key ways in which I made a difference:► Grow revenue target via value-added consultative sales approach.► Collaborating with CIO's to solve problem of high system downtimes. Demonstrated issue due to size of client’s firewall versus specific Check Point solutions, protecting annual revenues and renew.► Grow monthly pipeline/POC of existing customers interested in expanding business with Check Point. ► Relationship with VAR's / Distributor in the region to expand Check Point sales.
  • Sikur
    Vp Alliance Ww - Cyber Security
    Sikur 2015 - 2016
    Valbonne, Alpes- Maritimes Department , Fr
    Mirabilis is a venture-backed(Start-up) provider of secure communications solutions with 30 employees.I was hired to drive Alliance of the company’s existing security solutions for PCs (Sikur) as well as to develop a HW alliance and launch a new hardware product, GranitePhone (the 1st smartphone in the market completely secure at the moment). I led a 10-person team.My impact on the business:► Created new distribution strategy for Sikur by entering company’s 1st partnerships with leading telecom operators such as TIM in Brazil, Telefonica in Latin America / Spain, and T-Mobile in Europe / U.S.► Implemented 1st formal IT security policy to protect intellectual property from both external and internal threats.► Played key role in product development of new flagship GranitePhone, expected to attain a grow sale in 2016 and boost revenues 200% over next 5 years as firm diversifies from pure software play into endpoint/hardware offering.► Established entire operational infrastructure for new GranitePhone business, selecting manufacturer, establishing pricing, margins, 3rd-party logistics, terms of manufacturer’s warrantee, etc., and educating product specialists.
  • Mgi International
    Co-Founder / Vice President Of Sales
    Mgi International 2010 - 2015
    Mogi Das Cruzes, São Paulo, Br
    MGI International was a startup distributor of mobility products and solutions with a market presence across Latin America. As Co-Founder & Vice President of Sales, I established relationships with hardware providers in the U.S. as well as with local VARs across Argentina, Chile, Columbia, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay. I managed up to 10 employees.My best achievements were:► Obtained a very good valuation during Series A funding and grew annual sales in 30%► Signed agreement with Telefónica to create marketing plan and deliver Acer’s smartphones to consumers across Latin America, selling 20K devices within first 3 months of 2012.► Selected by Motion Computing as exclusive distributor in Latin America, attaining big sales of rugged tablets.► Developed VoIP communications solution for SME’s and partnered with Check Point to launch bundled offering (Security and communication).
  • Hp
    Director Of Service Provider Alliances – Latin America
    Hp 2008 - Jun 2010
    Palo Alto, Ca, Us
    Hewlett-Packard was an American global information technology company with $111B in peak revenues and 300K+ employees.I was promoted to this position to drive the P&L of all telecom service provider business lines across Latin America. I managed 6 employees.My most notable accomplishments included:► Outperformed in every year, growing revenues from $50M in 2008 to $110M in 2010.► Leveraged relationships with channel partners such as Telefónica and América Móvil already selling HP handhelds and smartphones to deliver sales of new HP notebooks and desktops with 3G embedded solutions. ► Introduced HP Mini-Note with WWAN in 2009 and grew annual revenues.► Boosted HP smartphone market share from 0.5% to 3% and launched 1st Android notebook in Latin America.► Maintained profit margins while capturing market share despite 40% contraction in handheld market in 2010.► Requested by senior management to lead product customization efforts across Latin America.
  • Hp
    Region Manager Latam Handhelds & Notebook With 3G
    Hp 2007 - 2008
    Palo Alto, Ca, Us
    In this role, I structured the company’s 1st partnerships with telecom operators (primarily Telefonica and TIM) as handhelds and smartphones were rolled out globally. I drove sales, product development, and led the P&L across Brazil. My key contributions to the organization were:► Exceeded sales targets in every year, delivering an average of 135% of quota.► Created / launched customized product offering in Brazil in collaboration with local developers.► Represented company at Futurecom 2006, discussing future growth of smartphone market.
  • Hp
    Technical Account Manager (Global Business Unit Handhelds)
    Hp 2007 - 2008
    Palo Alto, Ca, Us
    Technical Account Manager (Global Business Unit Handhelds)• Carrier Homologation process with Latin American Region (America Movel, Telefonica, TIM, etc)• Performing field test throughout LA to guarantee the quality of each new product• Analyze and bring solutions to GSM (EDGE/GPRS/UMTS/HSDPA) issues with the R&D and ODM• Business engagement with all carriers in LATAM
  • Hp
    Product Marketing Manager Handhelds & Attach
    Hp 2005 - 2007
    Palo Alto, Ca, Us
    Responsible for Handheld and Attach (Options) business in Brazil, responsible for go-to-marketing, product strategies and supply forecastMarketing and P&L management Carrier Engagement - Launch new converged device (hw69xx) in Brazil and developed the sales model and strategies Doubled the Handhelds business in Brazil, creating a higher awareness for handhelds in local markets.Defined a new portfolio solution with local developers to create a bundle to include device and software solutionsSupported GBU through tests and analysis of new products for mobile networks in the country
  • Instituto De Pesquisas Eldorado
    Project Leader
    Instituto De Pesquisas Eldorado 2000 - 2005
    Campinas, Sao Paulo, Br
    The Eldorado Research Institute is a nonprofit R&D institute jointly founded by the Government of Brazil and Motorola in 1999.I was recruited to build a new hardware focused R&D team from scratch based up on my university research in radio data communications and radio frequency. I hired, trained, and oversaw 4 researchers.The accomplishments I am most proud of are:► Grew hardware R&D division to account for 30% of total revenues, won business with major hardware providers such as HP, and closed Eldorado’s largest project at the time for $3M.► Developed new applications and RF inter-compatibilities for CDMA / EVDO / GPRS/ EDGE and UMTS.

Fred D'Avila Skills

Network Security Checkpoint People Management Alliances Customer Relations Network Engineering Sales Strategic Planning Cross Functional Team Leadership P&l Mobile Devices Product Marketing Telecommunications Product Management Business Alliances Management Pre Sales Strategic Partnerships Channel Partners Cloud Computing Sales Management Team Leadership Start Ups Product Development Leadership Solution Selling International Sales New Business Development P&l Management Marketing Strategy Enterprise Software Wireless Partner Management Gsm Palo Alto Networks Cisco Meraki Saas Product Strategy Information Systems Cylance Mimecast Cisco Enterprise Architecture Solution Architecture Cyber Security Email Security

Fred D'Avila Education Details

  • Etec (Escola Tecnica De Campinas)
    Etec (Escola Tecnica De Campinas)
    Technical In Mecatronica (Electronic With Mechanical) With Network
  • Unisal - Centro Universitário Salesiano De São Paulo
    Unisal - Centro Universitário Salesiano De São Paulo
    International Business
  • Ruiz De Luna (Talavera De La Reina, Spain)
    Ruiz De Luna (Talavera De La Reina, Spain)
    Middle School

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Fred D'Avila works for Rd Sec

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Fred D'Avila's current role is Board Member ~ CISO ~ Network Director ~ Cyber Security Engineer ~ Business Develop ~ Latam Expert ~ Product Managmenet.

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Fred D'Avila attended Etec (Escola Tecnica De Campinas), Unisal - Centro Universitário Salesiano De São Paulo, Ruiz De Luna (Talavera De La Reina, Spain).

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