Norton Schmidt is a skilled security professional with extensive experience in the cybersecurity field. Currently serving as a Security Engineer at FreedomPay since January 2023, Norton previously held the role of Principal Security Engineer at eir evo from November 2021 to December 2022. Prior to that, Norton worked at NTT Ltd. from September 2012 to November 2021, where responsibilities included Cybersecurity Technical Architect and Senior Network Engineer, focusing on IT network projects across various industries, including finance and automotive. Norton's earlier career included positions as a Network Analyst at Ipsos and Brasanitas, and an Infrastructure Analyst at Big Solutions. Norton began the professional journey as a Support Technician at SERPRO and a Support Analyst at DH&C Outsourcing. Academic credentials include an MBA in CyberSecurity with a focus on Forensics, Ethical Hacking, and DevSecOps from FIAP, complemented by a degree in Cyber Defense Technology from the same institution.