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CHRISTOPHER LUPINI

Kokomo,USA

Summary

Dynamic Senior Cybersecurity Consultant with extensive experience at Aptiv PLC, leading the creation of a pioneering cybersecurity engineering team. Expert in UNECE R155/R156 compliance and vulnerability management, I excel in driving innovative solutions and fostering collaboration among diverse teams to enhance in-vehicle network security and governance.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Cybersecurity Consultant

ETAS
Plymouth, MI
10.2022 - Current
  • Provided technical guidance to OEM and Tier 1 customers on Etas' cybersecurity tool offerings.
  • Conducted threat analyses and risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities.
  • Executed gap analyses on customers' Cybersecurity Management Systems to enhance security measures.
  • Developed customized Cybersecurity Management Systems tailored to client needs.
  • Researched emerging technologies related to cyber security and made recommendations on their implementation.
  • Monitored compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.

Cybersecurity Consultant

IQM Research Institute
Ann Arbor, MI
08.2022 - Current
  • Acted as cybersecurity expert on various governmental programs.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends regarding cyber threats, vulnerabilities, exploits.
  • Promoted security awareness among employees and clients to alleviate risks and breaches.
  • Learned about latest security threats from blogs and online publications.

Chief Cybersecurity Engineer

Aptiv PLC
Carmel, IN
01.2013 - 08.2022
  • Established Aptiv's first embedded product cybersecurity engineering team.
  • Led design and construction of 8200 sq ft Faraday shielded lab for 40 employees.
  • Hired and supervised team of 20 cybersecurity professionals, including engineers and analysts.
  • Provided governance, risk management, and compliance for programs under UNECE R155/R156 and ISO/SAE 21434.
  • Developed and implemented procedures for Aptiv's CyberSecurity Management System (CSMS).
  • Served as primary contact for cybersecurity design gate approvals across all products.
  • Acted as liaison for Aptiv with automotive ISAC; co-chaired Supplier Affinity and Commercial Vehicle Affinity Groups.
  • Tracked cybersecurity design progress for over 50 programs, analyzing status of key documents.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of cybersecurity trends, threats, and vulnerabilities.
  • Coordinated with vendors to evaluate products related to cybersecurity solutions.
  • Identified potential cyber threats and assessed risk levels of new technologies.

Staff Research Engineer

Delphi Automotive Systems
Kokomo, IN
05.1999 - 01.2013
  • Directed Center of Expertise for in-vehicle data communications.
  • Delivered expert support for serial data communication hardware and software across all product designs.
  • Conducted training sessions on Controller Area Network, Local Interconnect Network, MOST, Flexray, and additional data interfaces.
  • Created standard electrical interface building blocks for inter-ECU communications.
  • Received 2013 Glen D. Hall Memorial Mentoring Award for exemplary mentorship.
  • Evaluated design solutions through risk analyses and cost-benefit studies.
  • Presented research findings at industry conferences and seminars.
  • Oversaw technical staff during development of new products and intellectual property.

Serial Data Communication Engineer

Delco Electronics Division Of General Motors
Kokomo, IN
07.1989 - 05.1999
  • Facilitated development of On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) for General Motors.
  • Authored specifications for first analog and digital interface IC for SAE J1850 data communication.
  • Conducted alpha and beta bench testing of J1850 and CAN digital transceiver ICs.
  • Researched industry trends and best practices related to networking technology.
  • Developed detailed technical drawings of communication systems using AutoCAD software.

Systems Engineer

Martin Marietta
Denver, CO
06.1987 - 07.1989
  • Delivered engineering support for 1,000 SUN Unix workstations at government intelligence site.
  • Educated system users on troubleshooting and problem-solving protocols to enhance daily support.
  • Proposed technical feasibility solutions for new system designs to optimize performance.
  • Streamlined troubleshooting processes to improve communications between support team and end-users.
  • Troubleshooted technical issues related to servers, networks, storage systems, virtualization platforms and other IT infrastructure components.
  • Provided technical guidance for system development and troubleshooting.

Education

Master of Science - Electrical Engineering

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
05-1992

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering

University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
05-1987

Skills

  • Design compliance standards
  • UNECE R155 and R156
  • ISO/SAE 21434 audits and assessments
  • Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
  • Over-the-Air (OTA) updates
  • Vulnerability management strategies
  • Incident response planning
  • In-vehicle network security
  • Message authentication techniques
  • Security Evaluation of Cryptographic Modules (SECOC)
  • Media Access Control Security (MACSEC)
  • Transport Layer Security (TLS)
  • Jira project management
  • Polarion requirements management
  • Confluence documentation tools
  • Project stages management
  • ADAS development expertise

Affiliations

  • SAE International
  • Automotive Information Sharing and Analysis Center (auto-ISAC)
  • Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)

Certification

  • ASE Automotive Master Technician
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (Indiana)
  • UL Certified Cybersecurity Professional
  • Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) through ISC2
  • DoD Secret Clearance

Accomplishments

  • Developed a Cybersecurity Management System for a large automotive Tier1 digital cockpit operating system.
  • Numerous consulting tasks including training and threat analysis and risk assessments for automotive companies.
  • Twenty-four records of invention submitted. One patent, two defensive publications and one trade secret issued.
  • Author of Vehicle Multiplex Communication textbook published by SAE 2005.
  • Author of numerous publications for SAE, IEEE, and other publications.
  • Presented at SAE, IEEE, and IQPC conferences globally.
  • Former co-chair of auto-ISAC Supplier Affinity and Commercial Vehicle Affinity Groups.
  • Recognized ANSI U.S. expert for cybersecurity and serial data communications.
  • Vice chair of SAE TARA and Data Link Connector committees.

Timeline

Senior Cybersecurity Consultant

ETAS
10.2022 - Current

Cybersecurity Consultant

IQM Research Institute
08.2022 - Current

Chief Cybersecurity Engineer

Aptiv PLC
01.2013 - 08.2022

Staff Research Engineer

Delphi Automotive Systems
05.1999 - 01.2013

Serial Data Communication Engineer

Delco Electronics Division Of General Motors
07.1989 - 05.1999

Systems Engineer

Martin Marietta
06.1987 - 07.1989

Master of Science - Electrical Engineering

Purdue University

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering

University of Michigan

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