20+ years of global experience building and scaling cybersecurity operations, managed security services, and security practices — from engineering rooms to boardrooms.
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About
I started my career in 2005 as a Security Engineer, configuring and managing over 2,500 security devices. That hands-on foundation shaped how I think about security — it's never just about policy; it's about what actually works under pressure.
Over two decades across Cable & Wireless, Vodafone, Etisalat Digital, and Help AG, I've built security operations from scratch, led regional teams, established CERT capabilities for government authorities, and architected what became the largest MSS practice in the UAE.
Today, as VP Services Pre-sales at Help AG, I work at the intersection of business and technology — helping organizations understand their security challenges and building the right services to address them.
Beyond my day job, I believe in giving back. I dedicate time every week to mentor young professionals, fresh graduates, and early-stage founders navigating the cybersecurity landscape.
Expertise
Career
A path defined by building teams, operations, and practices from the ground up.
Impact
Milestones from a career focused on building things that matter.
Thought Leadership
Articles, advisories, and conversations on cybersecurity & beyond.
Giving Back
Every Saturday, I open up free mentorship slots — no agenda, no commitments, no strings attached. Just a space to talk, ask, explore, and mutually learn.
These conversations are personal and informal. They do not represent or relate to my employer in any way, and there is no advisory, commercial, or professional obligation involved.
Mentorship Notes
Key takeaways and themes from my Saturday mentorship conversations.
Credentials
Continuous learning as a foundation for everything else.