SYS.RESUME//ACTIVE ◈ CURRICULUM VITAE
Boris Skerath

Boris Skerath

Calm leadership when things get complicated.

Belgium

Summary

Experienced in risk analysis, crisis coordination and compliance across cybersecurity, investigative, digital and healthcare contexts. I bring structure, clarity and calm to keep work moving. Working knowledge of NIS2, GDPR, business continuity and incident management. I synthesize fragmented signals and communicate clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Multilingual across Dutch, English, Spanish, French and Japanese.

3
competitions won
100+
Stakeholders coordinated
1
cults exposed
5
languages spoken

Experience

National Cybersecurity Crisis Challenge – Group Prize Winner (2026)

  • Led a six-person crisis cell through a multi-phase NIS2 security incident simulation. Developed a custom incident response playbook based on NIST CSF 2.0, SP 800-61r3, MITRE ATT&CK and NIS2 requirements in preparation.
  • Conducted risk analyses and impact assessments, drafted situation reports, tracked action items and drove task execution during the escalating scenario. Afterwards, I delivered a press briefing and fielded questions from a jury of senior cybersecurity leaders. First prize among nine professional teams.

Investigation Coordinator – De Morgen (2025)

  • Launched and coordinated a six-month sensitive investigation into allegations of abuse within an active international organization, contacting 100+ stakeholders and engaging over 18 participants, serving as the central point of contact for senior journalists throughout the investigation.
  • Synthesized research into briefs, timelines and risk assessments that directly informed senior editorial decisions on publication, timing and risk exposure.
  • Applied practical operational security measures to safeguard sources and investigative integrity. Maintained continuity under legal threat and trust with stakeholders being pressured by the organization.

Digital Project Manager – Galia (2021-2023)

  • Delivered digital projects including e-commerce and portfolio websites from scope to launch, aligning internal teams and external stakeholders, resolving accountability gaps and keeping delivery on track.
  • Translated evolving requirements into clear priorities, timelines and decision points.
  • Leveraged AI tools and collaborative platforms to accelerate analysis and documentation while retaining human oversight and verification.

Physiotherapist (2020-2021, 2024-2025)

  • Managed assessment and treatment in primary and secondary care settings, coordinating across physicians and health professionals in multidisciplinary teams.
  • Exercised calm and clear judgment in time-pressured, emotionally charged situations. Communicated complex information to people of diverse backgrounds, cultures and education levels.

Languages

Dutch
native
English
C2
Spanish
B2
French
B1
Japanese
B1
Portuguese
A1

Additional experience

Secretary & Head of Publicity – British American Theatrical Society (2025-present)

  • Secretary to the board: moderated meetings, supported governance and decision-making, maintaining continuity of a 70-year-old international cultural organization.
  • Head of Publicity: coordinated volunteers, leading advertising and video content across productions.

imec.istart Pre-Acceleration Programme – CareWeb (2023-2024)

  • Selected participant with CareWeb, a digital platform for multidisciplinary primary care practices.
  • Conducted market, funding and viability research, identifying fundamental viability constraints, directly informing the decision to pivot product direction.

Training

2026 IN PROGRESS

ISO 27001 Lead Implementer – Nitroxis

2026 IN PROGRESS

PRINCE2 Foundation – PeopleCert

2026 COMPLETED

Cybersecurity Professional – Google

2024 COMPLETED

Group Practice Coordinator – Syntra

Organisation and management of a primary care group practice, including ethical, legal and operational governance.

2019 COMPLETED

Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) – NAEMT

Globally recognised emergency training in rapid decision-making, prioritisation and team communication under pressure.

Planned Training

GIAC Cyber Incident Leader
ISO 22361 Lead Crisis Manager
CompTIA Security+

Focused on cybersecurity, crisis management, resilience and regulatory frameworks such as NIS2.

Education

Master of Rehabilitation Sciences & Physiotherapy – KU Leuven (2019)

Bachelor of Rehabilitation Sciences & Physiotherapy – KU Leuven (2017)

Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship – Osaka University (2011-2013)

Bachelor of Japanese Studies (incomplete) – KU Leuven (2008-2011)