As the Senior Cybersecurity Manager at Malaffi (a MUBADALA company), I am responsible for developing, implementing and managing the Information Security Management System, Business Continuity Management System and Data Protection and Privacy Program in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

As a Security Consultant, I provided senior-level support to IBM’s clients’ efforts to improve their risk profiles. I advised them on security enhancements, and developed strategies, roadmaps, and new operating models for them using by best practices. I handled a strategic partnership with one of IBM’s top ten accounts and evaluated their security reviews and networking environment while monitoring the Global Risk Environment to assess their weakness in protecting their sensitive information… Show more As a Security Consultant, I provided senior-level support to IBM’s clients’ efforts to improve their risk profiles. I advised them on security enhancements, and developed strategies, roadmaps, and new operating models for them using by best practices. I handled a strategic partnership with one of IBM’s top ten accounts and evaluated their security reviews and networking environment while monitoring the Global Risk Environment to assess their weakness in protecting their sensitive information, databases, applications, and business processes against any potential cyber-attacks.• I improved the client’s security posture through penetration testing and delivering actionable intelligence for their management’s decision making and increased understanding of cyber threats, risks, and appropriate response options.• Personally generated over $1M in revenue by nurturing B2B relationships, assignments with clients and forging alliances with key vendors.• And taught clients how to create a culture focused on cybersecurity that encourages and rewards employees to find and report attacks and to close security loopholes. Show less

In this role, I led an Emergency Response Team to prevent intrusions that detected over 35% of threats through the rapid automated solutions, machine learning and artificial intelligence capabilities of Watson. We used QRADAR for detection and implemented cloud security and configuration by collaborating with client executives. I tracked threats through vulnerability scanning and penetration testing and established corporate security policies, procedures, business continuation plans, and… Show more In this role, I led an Emergency Response Team to prevent intrusions that detected over 35% of threats through the rapid automated solutions, machine learning and artificial intelligence capabilities of Watson. We used QRADAR for detection and implemented cloud security and configuration by collaborating with client executives. I tracked threats through vulnerability scanning and penetration testing and established corporate security policies, procedures, business continuation plans, and auditing process in adherence to SOX and PCI regulations. • I directed the crisis and incident response to data theft, denial of service and ransomware attacks.• Heightened clients’ network security 24x7 through remote audits that accessed vulnerabilities, and implemented redundant firewalls, spyware and anti-virus filters and a disaster recovery plan. • We identified security risks and vulnerabilities of networks, systems, and recommended solutions to threats. Show less

I managed a variety of projects with budgets that ranged from budgets from $500K to $3M, developed project scope documentation and plans, and completed the projects within stringent deadlines. The projects consisted of complex IT infrastructure projects for clients in the financial and insurance industries. As the PM, I managed project teams’ day-to-day tasks, as well as the internal and external resources over 20 cross functional and departmental technical and non-technical resources… Show more I managed a variety of projects with budgets that ranged from budgets from $500K to $3M, developed project scope documentation and plans, and completed the projects within stringent deadlines. The projects consisted of complex IT infrastructure projects for clients in the financial and insurance industries. As the PM, I managed project teams’ day-to-day tasks, as well as the internal and external resources over 20 cross functional and departmental technical and non-technical resources. • I used agile scrum and waterfall methodologies to manage projects’ triple constraints budget, and scope through developing and testing each phase. Show less

Heading a team 30 people from various business and IT units, I hosted integrated Joint Application Development JAD sessions for massive digital business transformation project. The project gathered over 3K user requirements, and within three months translated them into technical requirement for developers. I coordinated resources on different activities to team members around the world with effective communication in different time zones. • Directed from conception to completion… Show more Heading a team 30 people from various business and IT units, I hosted integrated Joint Application Development JAD sessions for massive digital business transformation project. The project gathered over 3K user requirements, and within three months translated them into technical requirement for developers. I coordinated resources on different activities to team members around the world with effective communication in different time zones. • Directed from conception to completion multi-million-dollar projects that included such as business transformation, market products and services, data center relocation, cloud computing, and Virtualization. Show less