Ibrahim Adedeji Adefila Email & Phone Number

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

My responsibilities involve developing and implementing a comprehensive Cybersecurity Strategy and Roadmap tailored to the organization's needs. I ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and industry standards, safeguarding the company's digital assets. Additionally, I am responsible for the development and execution of robust information security programs and policies, reinforcing the company's defence against cyber threats and enhancing resilience.

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

Manage the Information Security Operations of RAK Gas Commission and its subsidiaries in the Middle East and Africa. Lead a team of IT/OT professionals to develop, implement, and sustain converged IT/OT policies, drive digital transformation initiatives, and facilitate the smooth operation of IT operations and compliance in alignment with the IT strategy and corporate goals.Achievements:  Developed and implemented a multifaceted security awareness program, which resulted in a 90% decrease in phishing simulation click rates. Developed and maintained security policies and procedures in compliance with industry standards and regulations, resulting in the successful attainment of ISO 27001 certification. Designed and implemented system and security architecture, leading to a 65% increase in system availability and resilience. Deployed SIEM and SOAR systems, which reduced incident response times by 40% and improved overall security posture. Implemented Network Access Control to enhance network visibility and performance and enforce baseline security compliance, resulting in an 85% reduction in non-compliant systems on the network. Developed the Enterprise Risk Management Framework and aligned a risk register with the growth strategy, ultimately reducing the overall inherent risk by 40%. Deployed Privileged Access Management (PAM) to enhance the overall security posture and reduce the risk of privilege abuse by 80%. Conducted a comprehensive security assessment of the OT system to implement security controls, resulting in a 25% reduction in security risk. Digitised repetitive activities and processes into workflows on SharePoint, saving an aggregate of 168 man-hours on a monthly basis. Conducted a comprehensive gap analysis of the ERP system to optimise business processes reducing reporting time by 35% and coordinated the implementation of the SAP ERP system.

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

Oversee and manage the Foundation's IT infrastructure and Information Security Operations to meet its research, capacity development, and community engagement objectives.Achievements: Developed the IT Strategy, Policies, and Procedures in alignment with the organisation's strategy and implemented security controls to reduce security non-compliance by 55%. Designed Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans and deployed Resilient Backup and Recovery Systems, resulting in a 25% increase in system availability. Designed and developed a Learning Management System with automated workflows to facilitate learning during COVID-19 and increased enrollment by 240%.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Volunteer to support the organisation with managing its website, e-mail marketing channels, social media and IT infrastructures.

Ibadan, Nigeria

Lead a team of DevOps Engineers and Full Stack Developers to understand customer needs and provide quality services.

Ibadan, Nigeria

Plan, develop and implement lecture programs, schemes of work and learning materials following the ACCA syllabus and adopted ACCA approved content provider program to prepare students for the ACCA professional qualification examinations.

Ibadan, Nigeria

Adopt appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate challenging and straightforward subject matters to maximise student learning in software development.

Master Of Science (Msc), Data Science, Distinction

Postgraduate Diploma, Security And Risk Management, Merit

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Merit

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Information Technology And Business Information Systems, First Class

Activities and Societies: Programming Contest Team Leader

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Applied Accounting, Second Class

Advance Diploma, Software Engineering, Distinction

West African Senior School Certificate