
Avi Suissa
Chief Information Security Officer
Salary / Daily rate
Paris, France
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Can come onsite
Skills
Languages
About me
Intro
Technology leader with deep expertise in cybersecurity, risk management, and digital transformation. Currently CTO of MAP and former CISO of COURIR Group, specializing in maritime risk analysis and information security. Delivers strategic IT solutions combining security governance, data protection, and innovative technology implementation while focusing on business continuity and regulatory compliance.
Work experience
Security Expert
Sogec MarketingFreelance
Apr 2025 - Present
1 year 7 months
Paris, France
As a cybersecurity and infrastructure expert for Sogec marketing, I : - Led the design and execution of a comprehensive infrastructure remediation plan following the organizational split, ensuring continuity and security of operations. - Re-architected IT infrastructure to align with the new corporate structure, focusing on scalability, cost-efficiency, and security best practices. - Conducted risk assessments and implemented corrective actions to address inherited vulnerabilities and compliance gaps. - Collaborated with internal teams to transition services, redefine network boundaries, and deploy secure environments. - Provided strategic guidance on infrastructure governance and cybersecurity improvements post-separation.
Chief Executive Officer
MAP - Monitoring And Protection
Jul 2018 - Present
8 years 4 months
Paris, France
In the context of the development of a project of risk analysis in the maritime environment from scratch as CEO, I had to : - Develop the vision, values, objectives and strategy of the start-up. - Carry out a study and analysis of the market, in order to better target the players. I used different business intelligence tools (PowerBI, Qlickview/sense). - To take care of the development of the theoretical and technical project of the start-up. We used AGILE methods (LEAN, SCRUM). - Contacting potential customers, suppliers, potential partners, and experts in the maritime field, with immersion on site to challenge the project. I also did research on the maritime sector and risk analysis in order to better understand the project environment. - Participate in the development of the software solution (web app), on the issues of data processing algorithm/IA (jupyter notebook, python, kaggle), risk analysis algorithm (C/C++), business adaptation (UX/UI), to ensure the functioning and stability of the system (Unit Test/Gitlab CI/CD).
CTO
OPSYRE
Jun 2024 - Jan 2025
8 months
78000 Versailles, France
As the CTO at Opsyre, specialised in infrastructure, network ans cyber security, my primary responsibilities include: Strategic Leadership: - Develop and implement technology strategies aligned with business goals. - Drive innovation by integrating cutting-edge technologies. Operations Management: - Oversee the supervision and administration of client IT systems and networks. - Anticipate risks and develop rapid recovery scenarios to ensure business continuity. Security Oversight: - Develop and enforce robust security policies, including antivirus and firewall management. - Ensure compliance with industry standards like ISO 27001. Client Interaction and Support: - Work closely with clients to provide customized IT solutions and real-time support. Team Leadership: - Lead and motivate a team of IT professionals. - Ensure ongoing training to keep the team updated with the latest technological advancements.
CISO / DPO
Groupe COURIR
Sep 2023 - May 2024
9 months
Paris, France
As Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the COURIR Group and its European subsidiaries, a major retail group specializing in the sale of snikers, I am responsible for : - Manage security projects. - Monitor and assist various IT projects in terms of security. - Define and develop the company's IT security policy. - Ensure its implementation and follow-up. - Design and keep up to date the various security documents (IT charter, password change policy, etc.). - Design the company's security strategy, disaster recovery plans, business continuity plans, etc. - Communicate cross-functionally and produce monitoring indicators. - Raise employees awareness of IT security and inform them of legal obligations (contract review, etc.). - Orchestrate security audits. - Maintain a technology monitoring on new tools and attack vectors. As Data Protection Officer (DPO), my mission is to : - Define the personal data use strategy for the company and its subsidiaries. - Provide advice on personal data protection and monitor projects involving the processing of significant amounts of personal data. - Review contracts with regard to personal data protection. - Ensure compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and respect for individual rights. - Raise employees awareness of personal data issues.
Digital transformation adviser
CGI
Nov 2022 - May 2023
7 months
Paris, France
As a consultant, I am required to : - Work on crisis situations - Participate in the cleaning, rebuilding and strengthening of the security of the client's infrastructure (Admin sys win/linux, Admin network) - Modernise the application and adapt the databases (Admin BDD Oracle)
Data scientist
Group EcoHabitat
May 2021 - Jul 2022
1 year 3 months
As part of a work-study programme, I was in charge of the data division for the group Eco-Habitat, a group specialising in ecological transition. My role was to modernise the data branch and to give meaning to the last years of data stored by the group: - Update the web structure, by selecting a web structure adapted to the group's needs, the choice fell on a CRM that I adapted and customized to the company's needs. - Recover, filter and aggregate existing data, most of which was in Excel documents. - Implementing procedures for retrieving and processing the data in order to facilitate storage and interpretation. I also had to train the different users to respect these procedures. - Performing statistical analysis of the data in order to optimise the sales process using different business intelligence methods. I focused on simple tools that could be integrated with the CRM so as not to limit the use and manipulation of the reports to myself. - Providing technical support for the implemented solutions. - Maintain the network and configure the VoIP phones (yealink) of the group.
Project Manager AMO Maritime Security
Thales DMS
Aug 2018 - Jul 2019
1 year
Paris, France
As part of an internship/incubation at THALES about a service platform for the maritime sector, I had to : - Carry out a study of the maritime sector. I was lucky enough to be able to go directly to the field and immerse myself in the end-user's premises in order to analyse the needs and confront my vision of the project. - Set up the basis of a fleet management system module. - Follow up and implement the module (AGILE method). - Presenting the module in exhibitions, presenting it to the client/user, ensuring demonstrations, and giving conferences on the subject at various events. - Realization of specifications, generation of monitoring reports and supervision of the creation of a Proof of concept.
Education
Institut des hautes études de défense nationale (IHEDN)
Auditeur des armées
2024 - 2024
1 month
42
Computer and IT expert
2017 - 2022
5 years 4 months
HEC Paris
Digital Entrepreneurship
2020 - 2020
2 months
Matrice
Entrepreneurship
2018 - 2019
1 year 1 month
Licenses & certifications
Cloud tech fondamental
Issued: Jul 2024
Cloud Tech Professional Microsoft 365
Issued: Jul 2024
Cloud Tech Professional MDR
Issued: Jul 2024
Cloud Tech Professional EDR
Issued: Jul 2024
Cloud Tech Professional Advanced Security
Issued: Jul 2024
Cloud Tech Associate Advanced Security
Issued: Jul 2024
Cloud Tech Associate Advanced Management
Issued: Jul 2024
Cloud Tech Associate Advanced Disaster Recovery
Issued: Jul 2024
Cloud Tech Associate Advanced Cyber Infrastructure
Issued: Jul 2024
Cloud Tech Associate Advanced Backup
Issued: Jul 2024
Cloud Tech Associate Advanced Automation
Issued: Jul 2024
Auditeur des armées
Issued: Apr 2024
Microsoft Azure DevOps Solutions: Repositories & Tools
Issued: Feb 2023
Microsoft Azure DevOps Solutions: Modern Source Control Strategies
Issued: Feb 2023
Microsoft Azure DevOps Solutions: Design Azure Build Automation
Issued: Feb 2023
Microsoft Azure DevOps Solutions: Branching Source Code
Issued: Feb 2023
Microsoft Azure DevOps Solutions: Introducing Azure DevOps
Issued: Jan 2023
Le leader agile
Issued: Jan 2023
Implication des parties prenantes et développement d'équipe Agile
Issued: Jan 2023
ITIL® 4 Foundation : Concepts clés de la gestion des services
Issued: Jan 2023