Today we interview Xabier Sestelo (SAP & GRC Consultant). We hope you can learn about his experience working in our company.
What is your role within Inprosec?
My position within the company is SAP & GRC Security Consultant. I am a senior consultant in one of the GRC support services, part of the BRM service for one of our main clients, and I also collaborate on projects, especially related to RMR (Role Model Reengineering).
What would you highlight about your functions within the company?
The most important aspect is the wide variety of areas through which you can develop. Undoubtedly, the diversity of projects in which you can be involved and apply everything you’ve learned is one of the most relevant points when solidifying acquired knowledge.
Being in a service role involves direct and continuous contact with end-users, which offers the opportunity to learn and seek alternatives and solutions to emerging problems.
What has Inprosec meant in your professional career?
It has been a small turning point and a moment of reflection. At first, I had doubts: how could I enter a world about which I knew so little? What could I bring to a company like Inprosec? However, thanks to some colleagues who were familiar with the company and Álvaro Gomes, I decided to give Inprosec a chance. It would undoubtedly be an experience, and if I didn’t feel comfortable, I would always have other opportunities elsewhere. In the end, after almost a year, I believe it was the best decision I made.
How do you manage to reconcile personal and professional life?
The facilities provided by the company are incredible. Perhaps, from the inside, we may not notice it as much, but whenever I talk to friends and acquaintances and explain that I have a flexible schedule and work from home on certain days, many find it hard to believe. I think the facilities provided by the company are things that everyone would wish to have in their job.
What do you value most about working at a company like Inprosec?
From the beginning, I have felt valued and heard. I remember the first time I came up with an idea to automate one of the tasks I was assigned; they gave me the freedom to conduct the necessary tests to verify that the proposal was correct.
Furthermore, I believe that Inprosec provides many more opportunities for professional development. Here, you can take on responsibilities much earlier, as the process of evolution and training is much faster, allowing you to participate and apply everything you’ve learned.
Tell us an anecdote that has caught your attention in a situation in a stage in Inprosec
In the early days at Inprosec, most of the time was devoted to training, getting acquainted with SAP, and learning completely new concepts. I remember the first few times when I heard these concepts and took notes; I wanted to try and memorize everything, but having a mental map of so much information was very difficult. Barely a year later, I find it amusing to remember that everything that sounded like “Chinese” to me is now part of my daily routine.
As an employee of a company specializing in cybersecurity, what is your advice to any entrepreneur who is just starting out regarding their systems?
I believe that every company should prioritize information security as one of its pillars. We are increasingly aware of the implications of a security incident and the potential exposure of sensitive data. That’s why we must treat data, whether it’s our own or our clients’, with the utmost care.
What are your hobbies at the end of the working day?
In general, I love sports. After my workday, I go to the gym, and on weekends, I enjoy being a spectator, whether it’s football or MotoGP or F1 races. I also love spending time in nature, taking walks, and enjoying the landscapes.
Who do you “nominate” for us to interview next and why?
I nominate my colleague, Sumana Deza Saez. I am eager to know more about his experience, surrounded by the entire SAP department.
