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ANTONIO JOSÉ GONÇALVES MOTA

ANTONIO JOSÉ GONÇALVES MOTA

São Paulo,SP

Summary

Technology executive with more than 30 years of experience leading mission-critical IT, cybersecurity and technology governance environments, with a strong track record in the financial sector, including banks, brokerages, DTVMs and investment platforms. Currently serving as Statutory IT Director in a financial institution regulated by the Central Bank of Brazil and the Brazilian Securities Commission (CVM), responsible for cybersecurity, Open Finance initiatives and technology governance, ensuring operational resilience, regulatory compliance and scalable technological infrastructure to support business growth. Extensive experience building and leading multidisciplinary technology teams across infrastructure, software development, cybersecurity, cloud operations, PMO and technology processes. Recognized for connecting technology, risk management and business strategy to deliver secure, highly available and regulator-compliant environments. Previously led large-scale Security Operations Center (SOC) operations, overseeing continuous monitoring, incident response and MSS/MDR services, and establishing cybersecurity metrics, executive reporting frameworks and operational processes aligned with corporate governance and regulatory expectations. Combines deep technical expertise with executive leadership in regulated environments, with strong experience interacting with regulators, supporting audit processes and structuring technology governance frameworks that strengthen operational reliability, cyber resilience and long-term business sustainability.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Statutory IT Director

SEFER INVESTIMENTOS DTVM
São Paulo, SP
11.2023 - Current
  • Statutory IT Director, responsible to the Central Bank for Cybersecurity and Open Finance, including compliance with regulations, official communications, and formal interactions.
  • Definition of IT strategy aligned with DTVM's strategic planning, supporting new products, client base growth, and regulatory requirements.
  • Leadership of Production, Development, Cybersecurity, PMO, Automation, QA, Support, Cloud, AI, and Process teams, ensuring high availability, performance, and security of environments.
  • Structuring and management of the IT project portfolio, prioritizing business demands, regulatory obligations, and operational efficiency initiatives.
  • Definition and optimization of the IT budget (CAPEX and OPEX), including strategic management of contracts and key vendors. Led structured semiannual contract renegotiation cycles focused on financial efficiency, operational sustainability, and recurring value capture, achieving average cost reductions of up to 15%.
  • Coordination of technological and cyber risk management, reporting to committees and senior management.
  • Integrated work with Risk, Compliance, and Finance to ensure compliance with BCB, CVM, LGPD, and other regulatory standards.
  • Sponsorship of automation and AI initiatives, aiming for efficiency gains, reduction of operational errors, and improvement of internal and external user experience.
  • Assurance of implementation and testing of business continuity and disaster recovery plans (BCP/DRP) for critical IT environments.
  • Financial institution authorized and supervised by the Central Bank of Brazil and CVM, focused on fiduciary administration, controlling, and custody.

Associate IT Director

PIEMONT HOLDING
Rio de Janeiro, RJ
02.2022 - 11.2023
  • Led the IT area, defining and aligning architecture, infrastructure, and systems with business strategy.
  • Managed technological infrastructure and information systems, ensuring high availability, performance, and security of critical environments.
  • Implemented automation processes to eliminate operational bottlenecks and increase efficiency in backoffice and middle office areas.
  • Continuously adapted the IT environment to internal and regulatory standards, ensuring compliance with LGPD and corporate information security policies.
  • Integrated management of Telecommunications, Production, Security, Systems, and User Support, promoting standardized practices, scalability, and greater operational efficiency.
  • I led the infrastructure and security workstream in the integration project of Elea Digital's datacenters (Porto Alegre, Curitiba, São Paulo, and Rio de Janeiro), with a strategic focus on operational standardization, technology resilience, and risk mitigation. I was responsible for defining the integrated architecture, establishing environment governance, consolidating security controls, and aligning operations with market best practices.
  • Business and financial group focused on digital transformation and sustainable growth.

SOC (Security Operations Center) Manager

PROOF SERVIÇOS / OI
Rio de Janeiro, RJ
04.2012 - 02.2022
  • Managed Oi's SOC, coordinating a team of over 20 professionals dedicated to monitoring, correlating security events, and incident response.
  • Defined and monitored security KPIs and SLAs, ensuring compliance and performance of MSS and MDR services.
  • Structured the Customer Success area in security, ensuring value delivery and executive visibility for clients.
  • Implemented monthly SOX audit/control reports, firewall rule audits (Tufin), project management reports, operational/executive indicators, and threat reports.
  • Worked with various Information Security technologies: SIEM: ArcSight, Sentinel, Splunk, QRadar; Antivirus/Endpoint: Defender, Trend Micro, Cylance; Firewalls: Checkpoint, Cisco, Fortinet, Sophos, Palo Alto; Load Balancer: F5; Cloud: Azure, AWS.
  • Digital security company focused on prevention and protection against cyber threats, providing services to major clients, including Oi.
  • Experience at Supergasbrás (via Proof): Integrated into the Information Security team focusing on internal and external audits conducted by headquarters in the Netherlands (SISP/BITC).
  • Implemented Security Self-Assessment process, raising the maturity level of controls.
  • Prepared and presented periodic reports to headquarters, highlighting progress, risk mitigation, and addressing critical points.

IT Manager

ICAP BRASIL
05.2008 - 10.2011
  • Structured the IT area in Brazil (logical network, telecom, physical infrastructure, and security).
  • Ensured compliance of trading environments with requirements from regulators and international headquarters.
  • Participated in ISO 9001 certification and DMA (Direct Market Access) implementation, with efficiency indicators monitored by the executive committee.

DMA Coordinator

ATIVA BROKER
03.2007 - 04.2008
  • Implemented the GLWIN system for sending foreign client orders to Bovespa.
  • Created quality indicators for service and support to desk operators in reports and reconciliations.

DMA Coordinator / Senior IT Analyst

ÁGORA BROKER
03.2003 - 03.2007
  • Worked in production support, infrastructure, and telephony, modernizing the technology environment and managing third parties.
  • Implemented GLWIN as the main solution for routing foreign client orders.
  • Coordinated DMA systems and developed performance and latency reports.

IT Coordinator / DMA

BANCO BRASCAN
09.1994 - 02.2003
  • Started career as an intern and was later promoted to IT Coordinator.
  • Led the Cost Project, reducing technology expenses and earning recognition from headquarters.
  • Coordinated the Systems Unification Project (SPB, trading, custody, treasury, exchange), ensuring standardization and operational efficiency.

Education

Information Technology Management

03.2026

Fluent English

Centro de Cultura Anglo-Americano

Skills

  • IT Management and Team Leadership
  • Information Security and Cybersecurity
  • SOC (Security Operations Center) Operation and Management
  • IT Governance, Risks, and Compliance
  • Business Continuity (BCP/DRP) and Crisis Management
  • IT Infrastructure, Networks, and Telecommunications
  • Cloud Computing (Azure, AWS)
  • Controls and Auditing (SOX, SISP/BITC, internal and external audits)
  • Technology Vendor and Contract Management
  • Regulatory Requirements (BCB, CVM) and LGPD Compliance

Websites

Personal Information

  • Place of Birth: Rio de Janeiro, RJ
  • Title: Statutory IT Director
  • Nationality: Brazilian
  • Marital Status: married

Work Availability

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Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Portuguese
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Statutory IT Director

SEFER INVESTIMENTOS DTVM
11.2023 - Current

Associate IT Director

PIEMONT HOLDING
02.2022 - 11.2023

SOC (Security Operations Center) Manager

PROOF SERVIÇOS / OI
04.2012 - 02.2022

IT Manager

ICAP BRASIL
05.2008 - 10.2011

DMA Coordinator

ATIVA BROKER
03.2007 - 04.2008

DMA Coordinator / Senior IT Analyst

ÁGORA BROKER
03.2003 - 03.2007

IT Coordinator / DMA

BANCO BRASCAN
09.1994 - 02.2003

Information Technology Management

Fluent English

Centro de Cultura Anglo-Americano

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