Aleksander Frelas

Co-Founder

United States19 yrs 2 mos experience
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Key Highlights

  • Over a decade of experience in cybersecurity.
  • Expert in penetration testing and vulnerability management.
  • Proven track record in aligning security with business objectives.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cybersecurity Expert with a focus on Offensive Security and Risk Management.

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Skills

Core Skills

Penetration TestingApplication Security

Other Skills

Ethical HackingDigital StrategyInformation SecurityVulnerability ScanningVulnerability AssessmentDatabase SecurityNetwork SecurityProject ManagementSystems AnalysisData AnalysisSystem AdministrationSocial MediaInformation TechnologySecurityComputer Security

About

With over a decade of experience in cybersecurity, I have led offensive security, penetration testing, vulnerability management, and security automation initiatives across global organizations. My work spans industries including finance, healthcare, retail, aviation, logistics, and technology, where I have helped secure critical infrastructure, enterprise applications, and large-scale cloud environments. I have built and managed product security programs, integrated security into SDLC and DevSecOps pipelines, and developed automated security testing solutions. My experience includes leading red team assessments, designing risk-based vulnerability management strategies, and aligning security initiatives with business objectives. By combining technical expertise with strategic leadership, I help organizations proactively reduce risk and strengthen security resilience. Key Contributions ✔ Led product security and cybersecurity initiatives, integrating security into software development and infrastructure operations. ✔ Managed penetration testing and security automation programs, improving security validation across diverse environments. ✔ Developed and executed risk-based vulnerability management strategies, ensuring prioritized remediation of critical threats. ✔ Designed and implemented offensive security frameworks, including adversary simulation, red teaming, and breach response exercises. ✔ Advised executives on cybersecurity risk, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and business objectives. ✔ Mentored cybersecurity teams, fostering technical growth and leadership development. I am passionate about building and scaling security programs, automating security processes, and helping organizations stay ahead of emerging threats. My approach ensures that security is not just a compliance measure but a core enabler of business resilience.

Experience

19 yrs 2 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 5 mos
Average Tenure
6 yrs 1 mo
Current Experience

Ensombl

Strategy Advisor

Jan 2026Present · 4 mos

Velite.io

Founding Member

Jan 2024Present · 2 yrs 4 mos · United States

Freightcaviar

Cybersecurity Content Contributor

Oct 2023Present · 2 yrs 7 mos

Gap inc.

Senior Manager - InfoSec - Penetration Testing & Security Automation

May 2021Mar 2023 · 1 yr 10 mos · Remote

  • Managed the penetration testing program to achieve utilization and KPI/OKR targets
  • Ascertained career development and competency progression of four penetration testers
  • Demonstrated a strong depth of knowledge in cybersecurity principles through hands-on testing
  • Built an in-house automated penetration testing and reporting platform to reduce manual penetration testing effort by 40%
  • Aligned the program’s processes with validation standards and quality of service expectations
  • Set team goals and collects supporting metrics to measure performance
  • Led development and improvement of program processes and methodologies
  • Oversaw team discretionary budgets inclusive of training, non-billable travel, and other incidentals
  • Responsible for talent decisions regarding performance management, compensation, and hiring
  • Optimized asset management to attribute ownership to 90% of previously untracked assets
  • Managed vendor relationships and engagement

Secureit

Director - Penetration Testing Program

Jun 2020May 2021 · 11 mos · Remote

  • Founded the penetration testing program to perform testing for clients requiring FedRAMP assessments
  • Expanded the penetration testing program to stand-alone assessments, increasing revenue 60% in one year
  • Exercised both technical and managerial expertise

Mobiworks consulting

Founder

Apr 2020Present · 6 yrs 1 mo · Texas, United States

  • MobiWorks Consulting LLC is a US-based cybersecurity consulting company specializing in performing network, web, API, and mobile application penetration testing and vulnerability assessments. With over a decade of hands-on testing experience, MobiWorks has served clients of all sizes in the public sector, healthcare, financial, utility, transportation, and retail/commercial industries.
Ethical HackingApplication SecurityDigital StrategyInformation SecurityVulnerability ScanningPenetration Testing+1

Ibm

Managing Consultant - Penetration Tester - X-Force Red

Feb 2018Jun 2020 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Global

  • Specialized in Web Application, API, Mobile Application Penetration Testing, and Social Engineering
  • Occasionally performed Internal /External Network Penetration Testing

Kpmg us

Cyber Defense Consultant

Sep 2017Feb 2018 · 5 mos

  • Conducted security testing and assisted stakeholders with identifying viable remediation solutions for any vulnerability identified
  • Tracked, assisted and managed the resolution and closure of security risks including reviewing plans and monitoring progress or remedial actions
  • Delivered technical Security Testing (includes Penetration Testing) and Security Assessments
  • Established appropriate metrics in order to have a solid understanding of the operational issues and provided value reporting to the stakeholders
  • Provided an in-depth review of an organization’s ability to protect its information assets and its preparedness against cyber threats
  • Proactively assessed organizations’ technical infrastructure including host-based log analysis, and/or network analysis to determine if any unidentified compromise has occurred previously
  • Provided reviews of organizations’ abilities to respond to cyber security incidents
  • Supported clients in the identification, creation and execution of an IR program after a cyber-incident has occurred

Crowe

IT Security Engineer

Jun 2015Sep 2017 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Chicago, Illinois

  • Performed comprehensive client assessments pertaining to internal and external network penetration
  • Classified findings based on risk ratings and areas of impact within the client environment, such as Access Management, Patch Management, Password Management, Vendor & Third-Party Application Management, Physical Network Management and Security Awareness/Social Engineering
  • Mitigated control issues by developing corrective solutions within strict deadlines
  • Delivered risk findings to clients through technical work-papers, conference calls, and detailed reports

Purdue university

IT Technical Support

Aug 2014Jan 2015 · 5 mos · West Lafayette, IN

  • Provided IT support for the school’s faculty, staff, and graduate students
  • Worked with an enterprise ticket system to track and remediate issues
  • Supported Microsoft Exchange accounts and facilitated e-mail account upgrades

University of notre dame

Digital Project Assistant

May 2014Aug 2014 · 3 mos

  • - Generated digital surrogates of historical documents for archival purposes

Mondo

Music Artist Manager

Jul 2012Jan 2016 · 3 yrs 6 mos

The runescape store

Owner & CEO

Mar 2007Jun 2013 · 6 yrs 3 mos

  • Launched and managed a successful e-Commerce company specializing in selling gaming goods
  • Delegated independent assignments to security, operational, financial, marketing, and accounting departments
  • Employed and trained four staff members
  • Recognized as a top-seller by gaming communities world-wide

Education

The Leadership School of the Freedom Institute

Jan 2024Nov 2024

Purdue University

Bachelor of Science — Computer and Information Technology

Jan 2012Jan 2016

Trinity School at Greenlawn

Jan 2007Jan 2012

The Leadership School of the Freedom Institute

Jan 2024Present

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