Munike Da Rocha Alves

Cybersecurity and AI security practitioner transitioning from safety-critical aviation, currently completing a Technology Degree in Cyber Defense with an academic average of 8.88/10. AWS Certified AI Practitioner and CAISR-certified, with hands-on labs and coursework in threat detection, incident response, SIEM and log analysis, network security, cloud security, malware analysis, cyber threat intelligence, and GRC. Built and commercially validated an AI-powered aviation knowledge platform for paying pilot users, implementing authentication, role-based access control, cloud storage controls, App Check, admin workflows, and grounded AI retrieval.

Brings disciplined risk assessment, procedural compliance, and real-time decision-making from aviation.

First Officer - GOL Airlines - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

(2019-07 - 2021-02)

• Operated the Boeing 737 in safety-critical commercial airline operations, accumulating 500+ flight hours while performing real-time risk assessment, structured decision-making, and strict procedural compliance.
• Managed rapidly evolving operational scenarios under high pressure, maintaining situational awareness and making time-critical decisions within strict safety and regulatory frameworks.
• Coordinated effectively within multi-crew operations using standardized procedures, checklist discipline, and clear communication to support safe and consistent outcomes.

Air Traffic Controller - Brazilian Air Force - Brasilia, Brazil

(2010-07 - 2012-12)

• Managed multiple simultaneous aircraft in real time within a safety-critical Area Control Center environment, continuously analyzing evolving conditions while maintaining accuracy and situational awareness.
• Responded to time-critical operational events within strict procedural, safety, and security frameworks, requiring rapid assessment and disciplined decision-making.

Aviation Teaching Experience - Various Aviation Organizations - Brazil

(2013-01 - 2019-12)

• Delivered instruction in aviation English, air traffic regulations and procedures, commercial and private pilot subjects, and practical flight training across three aviation organizations.

Technology Degree - Cyber Defense - Estacio (2027-12)

Postgraduate Degree - Aircraft Maintenance Management - Estacio (2017-12)

Technology Degree - Civil Aviation - Centro Universitario ICESP (2013-12)

Technical Program - Air Traffic Control - Brazilian Air Force - Escola de Especialistas da Aeronautica (2010-12)