Description

Partner with a Cybersecurity Visionary Who Delivers Unmatched ROIAs a battle-tested Cybersecurity Executive and Digital Transformation Catalyst, I bring 15+ years of frontline mastery in fortifying enterprises against evolving threats. From Africa's dynamic markets to the Middle East's high-stakes arenas and Europe's stringent regulatory landscapes, I've orchestrated transformative security strategies that propel growth while slashing vulnerabilities.Currently, as a premier Digital Transformation Consultant tailored for the GCC powerhouse, I specialize in bespoke cybersecurity architectures that fuse innovation with ironclad compliance. My secret sauce? Forging elite strategic alliances that unlock multimillion-dollar opportunities, turbocharge revenue streams, and embed resilience into your core operations.

Expertise that turns risks into revenue:

Framework Mastery: Seamless deployment of ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, NIST, and GDPR—ensuring audit-proof fortresses that scale with your ambitions.
Budget Command: Steering multimillion-dollar security portfolios with surgical precision, optimizing spend for maximum impact.
Team Alchemy: Rallying cross-functional squads to execute flawlessly, from C-suite visionaries to frontline defenders.

Game-Changing Wins:

Pioneered a proprietary Cyber Risk Quantification Framework, slashing prevalent threats by 24% and empowering data-driven decisions that saved clients millions.
Led GCC-wide initiatives that boosted partner ecosystems by 40%, accelerating market penetration and compliance velocity.
Engineered zero-trust migrations for Fortune 500 peers, reducing breach exposure by 35% amid geopolitical cyber tempests.

Languages

English
Native or bilingual

Workplace preferences

Remote only

Primarily works remotely

Leverage Experts-GmbH,
Digital Transformation Consultant – Cybersecurity |
CONSULTING AND AUDITS
June 2023 - Today (3 years)
Dubai - United Arab Emirates
• Spearheads the expansion of cybersecurity solutions in the GCC region through strategic partnerships and innovative risk frameworks.
• Designed a proprietary Cyber Risk Quantification framework adopted by regional insurers, reducing common cyber risks by 24%.
• Developed and delivered a specialized Cyber Risk Insurance training program, expanding capabilities across major re-insurers in East Africa.
• Established a $5.5M revenue pipeline through collaboration with a leading Swiss cyber range company and academic institutions.
PCI DSS Governance Risk and Compliance ISO 27001 VAPT
Euclid Consultancy Services Ltd,
Director – Cybersecurity Consulting
DEFENSE AND MILITARY
May 2015 - April 2023 (7 years and 11 months)
Nairobi, Kenya
• Founded and led a cybersecurity consulting firm focused on IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance, building a robust revenue pipeline of up to $2M.
• Directed multi-disciplinary teams to achieve accelerated certifications (ISO 27001, PCI-DSS) and reduce security vulnerabilities by up to 30%.
• Conducted high-profile fraud investigations resulting in enhanced IT security policies and extended client engagements.
PCI DSS Vulnerability Assessment ISO 27001 Penetration Testing Risk analysis
Bharti Airtel B.V.,
Group Enterprise Security Manager – Mobile Money
October 2013 - May 2015 (1 year and 7 months)
Nairobi, Kenya
• Oversaw cybersecurity operations for a multi-million-dollar Mobile Money platform serving 17 markets across Africa and India.
• Elevated compliance acceptance from 57% to 82% by enhancing the ISMS and fostering effective cross-department collaboration.
• Managed a significant IT security budget and revamped vendor risk management processes with international technology partners.
• Led a threat-hunting team to fortify the security of a critical mobile money ecosystem.