Juan Pablo Sierra Useche
Last updated: November 2025
Experience
CEO & Co-Founder
Sybil SAS
Bogotá, Colombia (Remote)
- Co-founded startup focused on AI-powered automation solutions for healthcare in Latin America
- Built automation workflows using N8N, LangChain/LangGraph for AI orchestration
- Implemented vector database solutions with ChromaDB for semantic search
- Deployed MinIO for object storage and Apache Airflow for workflow orchestration
- Established MLflow dashboard for machine learning experiment tracking
- Developed information security solutions for the Colombian Navy
- Conducting collaborative research with Universidad del Rosario on healthcare IT infrastructure in Colombia
- Managing legal, financial setup and business development while studying at ITMO
Vulnerability Management (VM) Hunter
SLB
Bogotá, Colombia
- Designed and optimized solutions for automating digital resource scanning for vulnerability management
- Coded, tested, and validated VM automation solutions
- Provided expertise on OS and application vulnerabilities for severity assessment
- Analyzed mitigation/remediation options for top 10 critical vulnerabilities and delivered playbooks
- Maintained expertise on Qualys products and assisted with technical watch for VM tools
Cyber SOC Analyst
SLB
Bogotá, Colombia
- Monitored and analyzed security systems to identify cyber threats
- Conducted malware analysis and assisted in identifying malicious software
- Participated in incident response during security breaches
- Co-created learning team to practice forensic skills through CTF-like exercises
- Collaborated with teams to improve security measures and emergency response strategies
Cyber SOC Analyst Intern
SLB
Bogotá, Colombia
- Participated in incident response, managing and recovering from cybersecurity incidents
- Conducted malware analysis including reverse engineering suspicious code
- Identified social engineering forms and security risks in phishing analysis
- Created documentation for company's cloud infrastructure
- Predicted new attack vector (phishing via QR codes) and developed improved incident response method
Full Stack Developer
Del Rosario University
Bogotá, Colombia
- Developed backend-frontend interaction for data analytics website using React.js
- Designed and implemented widgets for UI and data visualization
- Implemented input validations ensuring data integrity and preventing security vulnerabilities
- Conducted vulnerability checks and implemented security best practices
- Translated stakeholder requirements into technical specifications
Programming Instructor (Volunteer)
Del Rosario University
Bogotá, Colombia
- Designed and delivered introductory Python programming course for underprivileged youth
- Fostered positive learning environment to make programming accessible
- Provided mentorship and support to help students overcome learning challenges
- Tailored teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles
Course Monitor - Algorithms and Data Structures
Del Rosario University
Bogotá, Colombia
- Facilitated learning in algorithms and data structures concepts
- Conducted interactive sessions to clarify doubts and reinforce principles
- Guided students in implementing intermediate data structures in C++
- Demonstrated problem-solving strategies and algorithmic thinking
- Facilitated discussions on computational complexity and RAM model
Education
Master's in Information Security
ITMO University
- Participating in university business accelerator program
- Remote management of Sybil SAS while pursuing studies
- Member of multiple sports teams: Swimming, Athletics, Boxing, Ice Swimming
- Learning Russian language for cross-cultural communication
Bachelor in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science
Del Rosario University
- GPA: 4.34/5
- Minor in Artificial Intelligence
- Led initiative to create protocols for cybersecurity students to access hacking/security websites through university network
- Coursework: Algorithms and Data Structures, Cryptography, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing.
- Class monitor for Algorithms and Data Structures.
ELAP Scholar (Exchange Program)
Lakehead University
- GPA: 88.33/100
- Studied Big Data, Numerical Analysis, and Academic English Writing
- International exchange experience in Thunder Bay, Canada
Projects
- Documentation tool generating interactive project tree, 3D graph, coupling & cohesion analysis
- Uses Large Language Models for software development optimization
- Generates comprehensive analysis for less than $2 USD
- Finalist in Colombia's first Generative AI Hackathon
Technologies & Skills
Programming Languages
Python, Rust🦀, TypeScript, Bash, C++
Operating Systems
Linux, Arch Linux, Kali Linux, Parrot Security, Manjaro
Databases
PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Firebase, ChromaDB
Cybersecurity Tools
BurpSuite, Nmap, Metasploit, Wireshark, Nessus, Qualys, Nikto, Evil-WinRm, OSINT tools (Maltego, Shodan, TheHarvester, Spiderfoot)
ML & Data Science
TensorFlow, Keras, PyTorch, scikit-learn, Polars🦀, Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, Seaborn, HuggingFace Transformers, spaCy, NLTK
AI Orchestration & MLOps
LangChain, LangGraph, N8N, Apache Airflow, MLflow
CSOC Tools
Splunk, Google Chronicle, Proofpoint TAP/TRAP, PaloAlto Cortex XDR/XSOAR, Velociraptor, VirusTotal
Cloud & DevOps
Docker, Git, Azure Cloud, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), MinIO, RESTful APIs
Web Development
Django, React.js, HTML, Bootstrap, UML
Mathematics & CS Foundations
Cryptography, Algorithms and Data Structures, Graph Theory, Computational Geometry, Quantum Computing