Juan Pablo Sierra Useche

Saint-Petersburg, Russia jp.sierrau@gmail.com +7(981)010-9582
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Last updated: November 2025

Experience

CEO & Co-Founder

Sybil SAS

Bogotá, Colombia (Remote)

Aug 2023 - Nov 2025
  • 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

May 2024 - Aug 2024
  • 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

Jan 2023 - May 2024
  • 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

Jul 2023 - Dec 2023
  • 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

Jul 2021 - Dec 2021
  • 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

Aug 2021 - Dec 2021
  • 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

Jul 2020 - May 2021
  • 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

Oct 2024 - Current
  • 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

Aug 2019 - Nov 2023
  • 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

Jan 2022 - May 2022
  • 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