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

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 22301 Foundation – PECB

2026 IN PROGRESS

PRINCE2 Foundation – PeopleCert

2026 IN PROGRESS

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

ISO 27001 Foundation
ISO 22361 Crisis Management
CompTIA Security+
PRINCE2 Practitioner

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)