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Dubai, Ae

United Arab Emirates

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

- Worked closely with Top Management to establish the information security office and management system in DMI - Developed the information security strategy and roadmaps across all sectors aligned with key business objectives- Achieved compliance of DMI information security documents with local regulations during multiple audits- Accepted additional responsibilities related to technical security and business continuity management due to the absence of required resources - Led… Show more - Worked closely with Top Management to establish the information security office and management system in DMI - Developed the information security strategy and roadmaps across all sectors aligned with key business objectives- Achieved compliance of DMI information security documents with local regulations during multiple audits- Accepted additional responsibilities related to technical security and business continuity management due to the absence of required resources - Led Awareness programs (material, plan, phishing campaigns, newsletters, etc.) for 3000 users across all sectors and managed to achieve DESC KPI targets - Established DMI SOC framework and led the engagement process- Served as information security project manager to prepare RFPs, evaluate solutions and proposals and follow up on the information security office projects - Represented the information security team in evaluating the security requirements and risks of new systems and applications acquired by DMI- Participated in the preparation of the department budget and required resources - Established the information security risk methodology, identified and assessed risks and reported results to top management for treatment signoff- Accepted the responsibility to review audit reports, penetration test results, vulnerability assessment reports and technical security reviews; prepare summary reports to top management and develop corrective action plans Show less

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

- Gained the confidence of my direct manager and client organizations within a short period and was assigned as main consultant for complex implementations in compliance with international standards and local regulations- Took the initiative to be part of the team responsible for reviewing and developing the set of required documents for each management system in compliance with regulatory requirements, international standards, frameworks and best practices - Conducted gap analysis… Show more - Gained the confidence of my direct manager and client organizations within a short period and was assigned as main consultant for complex implementations in compliance with international standards and local regulations- Took the initiative to be part of the team responsible for reviewing and developing the set of required documents for each management system in compliance with regulatory requirements, international standards, frameworks and best practices - Conducted gap analysis, risk assessments, business impact analysis and asset classification workshops- Worked closely with client c-levels and led progress and management review meetings- Revamped the way projects are managed by the team following proper task, time and resource allocation Show less

- Got promoted to lead the Communication and Network Security Unit in BBAC- Accepted Additional responsibilities in establishing the IT project management framework and was assigned as Project coordinator for all IT sections- Followed up on BBAC communication and network security daily tasks, requests, incidents, changes and problems- Led complex network projects successfully with minimum downtime: defining project scope, goals and deliverables, developing impact analysis, project… Show more - Got promoted to lead the Communication and Network Security Unit in BBAC- Accepted Additional responsibilities in establishing the IT project management framework and was assigned as Project coordinator for all IT sections- Followed up on BBAC communication and network security daily tasks, requests, incidents, changes and problems- Led complex network projects successfully with minimum downtime: defining project scope, goals and deliverables, developing impact analysis, project plan, progress reports and delegating tasks to appropriate personnel - Charged of checking the progress of all IT projects. Updating project plans, ensuring all deliverable are submitted and reporting progress to the management- Implemented approved policies and procedures on all network and security systems and provide required documentation for any incidents, changes and new implementations- Worked closely with the information security team to assess the risks, facilitate penetration tests, suggest and implement treatments and corrective actions- Assisted and trained university students for their summer internship programs Show less

Served as the main engineer managing BBAC network and communication across all branches and countries: Responsible for implementing, analyzing, designing, troubleshooting and preparing technical documentation of LAN/WAN network and security systems, with technical expertise in managing routers, switches, firewalls, IPS and SSL VPN with ability for diagnosing problems and delivering solutions

Master, Engineering Management (Gpa: 4), 4/4

Activities and Societies: President of the Civic Welfare League at AUB for the year 2009-2010. Head of the "Night School" at AUB. Head.

Bachelor, Computer And Communication Engineering

Genie Informatique et Reseau (Cursus: Concours)

Lebanese Baccalaureate, General Sciences (With Honor)