As a side note, I (Tony Scotti) have known Arístides since 1996 when he was a student at Northeastern University. He has worked with the General Sectoral Directorate of Intelligence and Prevention Services (DISIP) in Venezuela, and throughout his long career has held director positions with US companies based in Latin America. A knowledgeable guy with decades of experience.
Arístides has over 28 years of experience in domestic and international security and law enforcement experience. His attributes leading security responsibilities in LATAM, including being a strong team builder and proven leader with expertise in security risk assessment & audits, crisis management, physical security, crime prevention strategies.
As a Security Advisor Director in A to Z Engineering Services, LLC (AtoZES) our greatest responsibility is to assess and provide the right advice and security training for our client’s employees and executive levels. We also assess and support the implementation of physical security standardization (technology, and training) to minimize operation disruption in high-risk countries/operations areas. As a company, we work as a team with our clients under their code of conduct to sustain their business and enable growth, providing them with a competitive advantage.
Senior Global Security Director for GE O&G. Physical security standardization, security risk/vulnerability assessments, physical security projects and the implementation of site security training and awareness programs for managers and security leaders.
Senior Regional Security Director for GE Energy / O&G. Direct and facilitate businesses with high-level security leadership to unable operations in high-risk countries — elaboration of the risk matrix, operations security risk vulnerabilities, and assessment and personnel security training. Security travel advisory system.
BP Business Security Manager – North America Gas. Security risk/vulnerability assessments and programs. Provide technical assistance to identify security cost-savings opportunities.
BP Mexico and Venezuela Security Manager. Responsible for designing the security program and provide functional expertise and guidance to the senior leadership team. Lead security operations adjustment, executive protection protocols, and training for personnel in field operations.
Arístides has written a book in Spanish EVITA SER UNA VICTIMA MAS – DELINCUENCIA COMUN: DESPIERTA TU INSTINTO DE DEFENSA (Avoid Being Another Victim – common crime/street crime) available for purchase via Amazon through the ISDA Store.
Visit Arístides’ website www.atozesi.com and connect with him on LinkedIn
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