Farida Orapunt

Farida Orapunt, Ph.D., is a seasoned professional in the field of cybersecurity and data engineering with extensive experience spanning several roles and organizations. Currently serving as a Senior Cyber Security Data Engineer at Sierra Nevada Corporation since December 2017, Farida has also held positions such as Business Applications Analyst III and Business Intelligence Developer at Prominence Health, where strategic business intelligence was enhanced through collaboration with IT. Previous roles include Database Administrator/Analyst at Grand Sierra Resort, Data Analyst at PC-Doctor, Inc., and SQL Support Specialist at TEKsystems, contributing to a breadth of expertise in data management, ETL processes, and technical support within high-volume environments. Farida's educational background includes a Doctor of Philosophy in Electronic Systems Engineering from the University of Regina and multiple degrees in Engineering and Mathematics from renowned institutions.