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Israel Garcia

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Vulnerability Management and GRC Lead at ALKU
📍 Greater Houston, United States

Israel is an AI-augmented attorney and cybersecurity professional specializing in translating complex technical risk into actionable business and legal decisions. A graduate of the University of Houston Law Center, he advises startups and tech leaders on AI strategy, governance, and cyber risk. People who have worked with him describe him as "one of a kind. "

Outside of his direct advisory roles, Israel demonstrates a strong commitment to continuous learning in the technology space. He is actively expanding his expertise by undertaking coursework in AI monetization and product strategy, specifically focusing on how to successfully bring data and AI products from concept to generating a return on investment.

His unique career path combines the distinct disciplines of a licensed attorney and a hands-on cybersecurity and AI strategist.

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Experience
31 Years
Current Role
Vulnerability Management and GRC Lead
Location
Greater Houston, United States
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AI Strategy & Governance
His current role focuses on advising organizations on the intersection of technology, law, and risk associated with AI. He is actively taking courses on AI monetization strategy.
Cyber Risk Management
Has extensive experience building enterprise security programs, including GRC, vulnerability management, and serving as a Senior SOC Analyst at bp.
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Career

Work history

9-2025 - 3-2026
Vulnerability Management and GRC Lead
ALKU
8-2025
AI Strategy and Governance Counsel and Cyber Risk Advisor
IGJ AI & Risk Advisors
12-2023 - 8-2025
Senior Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst
bp
10-2018 - 8-2024
Digital Security SOC Analyst
bp
5-2017 - 10-2018
Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) Analyst
Citi
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Education
2003 - 2006
Juris Doctorate
University of Houston Law Center
1992 - 1997
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
The University of Texas at Austin
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