Natasha Alkhatib

AI & Cybersecurity Leader

Salary / Daily rate

Paris, France

Freelance, open to permanent contract

Can come onsite

Skills

Machine LearningCybersecurityProduct ManagementConsulting Cybersecurity

Languages

EnglishFrench

About me

Intro

AI and Cybersecurity expert with PhD & 4+ years specializing in IT, embedded systems, and AI security.

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Work experience

Founder

Versifai

Jan 2023 - Present

3 years 10 months

Remote

• Founded and operate a specialized consultancy delivering AI for security and security for AI solutions • Conduct and publish scientific research papers on the intersection of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity • Implement and consult on cybersecurity and AI regulations including EU AI Act, NIST AI Risk Management Framework, ISO/IEC 42001, ISO/IEC 27090, and OWASP Top 10 for LLM applications • Design and deliver technical workshops for diverse engineering teams on AI security topics, LLM vulnerabilities, and responsible prompt design • Develop proof-of-concept solutions for AI-powered intrusion detection systems, vulnerability management, and threat intelligence • Architect security solutions for AI systems addressing adversarial attacks, model poisoning, and LLM security frameworks • Lead prompt engineering initiatives for secure and effective interaction with large language models (LLMs), focusing on context-aware and adversarially robust prompt design • Develop and maintain prompt libraries and evaluation pipelines to automate compliance, red teaming, and vulnerability detection tasks • Integrate structured prompt-chaining techniques to support explainable AI workflows and auditability under EU AI Act requirements • Collaborate with engineering teams to fine-tune LLMs and optimize prompt-based retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) systems for cybersecurity knowledge bases • Conduct adversarial prompt testing and security audits of generative AI systems, assessing risks related to prompt injection, data leakage, and model hallucination

Cybersecurity Leader for embedded systems

Symbio

Oct 2024 - Present

2 years 1 month

Lyon, France

I am a Product Cybersecurity Leader at Symbio in France, specializing in securing fuel cell systems for automotive applications. With a deep focus on ISO/SAE 21434 and UNECE Regulation No. 155, I lead the development and implementation of robust cybersecurity strategies to protect connected fuel cell systems throughout their lifecycle—from design to decommissioning. My role involves conducting Threat Analysis and Risk Assessments (TARA), driving security-by-design principles, and ensuring compliance with automotive cybersecurity standards. I collaborate with cross-functional teams, including OEMs and suppliers, to foster a cybersecurity culture, mitigate risks, and safeguard vehicle safety and data integrity in the evolving landscape of clean energy mobility. Passionate about innovation and security, I’m committed to advancing Symbio’s mission of sustainable, secure automotive solutions.

Cybersecurity consultant at ETAS subsidiary of Bosch

ETAS

Apr 2023 - Jul 2024

1 year 4 months

Paris, France

- Conduct threat modeling, risk assessments, and lead penetration testing projects to identify vulnerabilities and develop mitigation strategies. - Ensure compliance with industry standards such as ISO/SAE 21434 and UNECE Regulation No. 155. - Enhance the security of automotive products throughout their lifecycle, integrating cybersecurity-by-design principles. - Collaborate with global engineering teams, OEMs, and suppliers to provide expert guidance on regulatory requirements and drive secure, innovative mobility solutions.

Institut Polytechnique de Paris

Aug 2019 - Mar 2023

3 years 8 months

Paris Area, France

Doctoral Student

Aug 2019 - Mar 2023

3 years 8 months

Paris Area, France

Phd on Automotive Cybersecurity using Artificial Intelligence

Laboratory Teaching Assistant

Nov 2021 - Dec 2022

1 year 2 months

Paris, France

Java Language Programming

Teaching Assistant

Oct 2021 - Dec 2022

1 year 3 months

Paris, France

Cryptography and Physical Layer Security

Data Scientist

DTP

Feb 2019 - Aug 2019

7 months

Dubai - United Arab Emirates

- Assist in designing and developing a flight delay prediction system for Dubai Airport, leveraging machine learning algorithms to analyze real-time and historical aviation data. - Collect, process, and integrate multiple data sources, including flight schedules, passenger flow, weather conditions, and airport operational data, to train predictive models. - Apply machine learning techniques such as random forest, decision trees, or neural networks to identify patterns and predict flight delays, improving operational efficiency and passenger experience. - Conduct data analysis and testing to evaluate model performance, focusing on accuracy, precision, and minimizing prediction errors for flight delays at Dubai International Airport. - Work with senior engineers and data scientists to ensure compliance with aviation standards and optimize resource planning, such as stand allocation and passenger flow management. - Document findings, contribute to reports, and support presentations on the impact of machine learning solutions on reducing flight delays and enhancing airport operations.

Intern

Nokia

Aug 2018 - Oct 2018

3 months

Lebanon, TN, USA


Education

Lebanese University - Faculty of Engineering 1 - Tripoli

Master of research in Big Data

2018 - 2019

2 years

Lebanese University - Faculty of Engineering 1 - Tripoli

Master in Computer and Communication engineering

2014 - 2019

6 years

Institut Polytechnique de Paris

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