Executive MBA ☆ Telecommunication Engineer, M.Sc.Eng, B.Sc.Eng (Hons) ☆ Offensive & Defensive Cybersecurity (IT/OT/IoT) ☆ Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) ☆ Project ManagementAs an accomplished Virtual CISO (vCISO), with over a decade of experience, I have led Cybersecurity (IT, OT, & IoT) and Telecommunication initiatives across diverse industries and sectors, including the M&A domain. My expertise spans offensive and defensive security, risk management, and project leadership. As a CISO at Motochini and vCISO in my consulting tenure within different sectors and industries, I developed and executed cybersecurity strategies, conducted comprehensive risk assessments, and led cross-functional teams to safeguard infrastructures. I excel at creating high-impact security solutions that align with business objectives, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and driving corporate resilience.I hold an Executive MBA from Hult International Business School, a M.Sc. in Engineering (Telecommunication) from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), and a B.Sc. (Hons) in Telecommunication Engineering from the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM). These qualifications provide me with a robust technical and business acumen foundation.I possess a range of certifications and training that reinforce my expertise in digital security and business continuity, such as CISSP, CompTIA Security+ & Network+, PMP, ACP, ITIL® v4, CCNSP-Certified Network Security Professional, GPEN-Network Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking, GCFA (Advanced Incident Response, Threat Hunting, Digital Forensics), ISO/IEC 27001 Senior Lead Implementer, 22301, 9K, 14K, 31K, and 42001 - AI MS, and other relevant industry standards, frameworks, benchmarks like NIST CSF, COBIT, MITRE ATT&CK/D3FEND, Network and Information Security-NIS2 Directive, Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), and CIS Benchmarks. My certification and training further strengthen my qualifications and demonstrate my commitment to maintaining the highest IT/OT/IoT and cybersecurity standards, including Governance, Technical, and Processes.Throughout my career, I have demonstrated the ability to lead teams, manage complex projects, and deliver results. I am committed to strengthening organizations' cybersecurity posture by applying a holistic, strategic approach to safeguard against evolving threats while ensuring business continuity and regulatory compliance.I thrive on driving innovation, enhancing security infrastructures, and leading teams to create tangible business value through robust cybersecurity strategies.
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