Erlijn Van genuchten
Science communicator and change manager
Experience
Jan 2022 - Dec 2023
2 yearsTübingen, Germany
Science communicator and change manager
Sustainable Decisions
- Online personality (inspiring people worldwide on social media to make sustainable decisions)
- Book series "A Guide to a Healthier Planet" Volumes 1, 2, and 3 in English and German, Springer Nature
Jan 2021 - Present
5 years 1 monthCybersecurity specialist: Consultant, Speaker, Penetration Tester, Trainer
Sustainable Decisions
- AI governance expert contributing to the paper "The Nexus of Artificial Intelligence and Energy Security: A Smarter, More Resilient, and Secure Energy Future for the United States and India" (in progress), Observer Research Foundation America
- Podcast: AI chatbot hacking
- Author of the book "How Artificial Intelligence Can Be Used to Do Good: Scientific Insights and Actionable Steps for People, Planet, and Prosperity" (in progress), Springer Nature
- Trainer for EU AI Act course "Understanding AI and Using It Safely – For Entrepreneurs and Decision-Makers", Speakers Excellence Holding GmbH
- Several speaking engagements on cybersecurity, sustainability, and AI with Speakers Excellence Holding GmbH, for example "Hackers vs. AI – Attack on AI Job Application Portals"
- Head trainer for a course on cybersecurity, GDPR, and the EU AI Act, MindRefined GmbH
- Head trainer for CompTIA Security+, MindRefined GmbH
- Head trainer for CompTIA Network+, MindRefined GmbH
- Head trainer for CompTIA Pentest+, MindRefined GmbH
- Head trainer for CompTIA A+, MindRefined GmbH
- Numerous web application penetration testing projects for Dutch and German clients
- Prize-winning presentation "Cybersecurity and Sustainability in Companies: The Path to Long-Term Success" at Speaker Slam, Speakers Excellence
- Speaker at Software Quality Days, imbus AG
- Podcast "With Nudging to More Security", Richie Seidl
- Customer reviews: ProvenExpert, LinkedIn
Jan 2019 - Present
7 years 1 monthGeneva, Switzerland
Member of the UN ECE Task Force on Digitalization in Energy
United Nations Economic Commission for Europe
- Lead author and speaker for "Beyond Incentives: Fostering Intrinsic Motivation for Energy-Efficient Behaviors" (presentation)
- Lead author and speaker for "Cyber-Resiliency in the Energy System"
- Lead author and speaker for "Key Considerations and Solutions to Ensure Cyber-Resiliency in Smart Integrated Energy Systems"
- Lead author and speaker for "Behavioral Barriers in the Adoption of Smart Meters"
Munich, Germany
Cybersecurity specialist, Project Manager, Penetration Test Team Lead
PwC Cyber Security Services GmbH and PwC GmbH
- Supported clients in establishing a comprehensive ISMS in line with ISO 27001, including developing and documenting security policies and procedures for physical access control, password management, and other aspects of information asset protection
- Conducted structured stakeholder interviews and risk assessments to identify existing security controls, evaluate their effectiveness, and pinpoint gaps requiring additional measures
- Organized and facilitated workshops for business continuity management (BCM) projects at insurance companies to identify and document critical business processes, assess risks and vulnerabilities, and define business continuity and disaster recovery measures
- Conducted business impact analyses and risk assessments to prioritize essential functions and ensure continuity strategies, recovery objectives (RTO/RPO), and contingency plans were in place
Nairobi, Kenya
Advisory Committee Member for UNEP West Asia's Frontiers Report 2022
UN Environmental Program
- Reviewed a report for policymakers on sustainable digitalization and the triple planetary crisis in West Asia
Languages
Dutch
NativeGerman
AdvancedEnglish
AdvancedFrench
ElementaryItalian
ElementaryEducation
Oct 2009 - Jun 2013
Leibniz Institute for Knowledge Media
PhD in Psychology, magna cum laude · Psychology · Tübingen, Germany
Oct 2007 - Jun 2009
Utrecht University
MSc (Research Master) in Educational Sciences: Learning in Interaction · Educational Sciences · Utrecht, Netherlands
Oct 2004 - Jun 2007
Utrecht University
BSc in Information Science, summa cum laude · Information Science · Utrecht, Netherlands
...and 1 more
Certifications & licenses
AI Governance Professional (AIGP)
IAPP
AI Security and Governance: AI Program and Management
Securiti
CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
CompTIA
CompTIA Security+
CompTIA
The Ultimate AI/LLM/ML Penetration Testing Training Course
Udemy
BSI-Certified Penetration Tester
Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik
Young Excellence Programme for High Potentials
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Advanced Web App Penetration Testing, Ethical Hacking, and Exploitation Techniques
SANS
Certified Data Protection Officer
PricewaterhouseCoopers
GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT)
SANS
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