π€ About
Senior Cybersecurity Consultant with a focus on governance, risk assurance, and regulatory compliance for critical infrastructure across the GCC. Bringing over 12 years of expertise across OT/ICS cybersecurity, IT auditing, and secure architecture, I drive the development and validation of Cybersecurity Management Systems (CSMS) / ISMS, conduct risk-based assessments, oversee LoD2 functions, and lead regulatory readiness initiatives in accordance with ISA/IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82, ISO 27001, as well as regional frameworks such as NCA and Aramco standards. Collaborate with executive leadership, engineering teams, and regulators to translate complex technical and compliance requirements into clear, actionable governance models, effective risk management strategies, and frameworks that stand up to audit scrutiny. Holds an Executive MBA, BBA (Hons), and is accredited with multiple international certifications including CISA, ISA/IEC 62443, CISCO Cybersecurity Analyst, CISCO CyberOps Associate, AWS Cloud Solutions Architect, ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementor, and ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor.
π Industries Served
π Global Footprint
8 countries Β· 5 regions
Saudi Arabia
Middle East
UAE
Middle East
Oman
Middle East
Pakistan
South Asia
South Korea
Asia Pacific
Australia
Asia Pacific
Denmark
Europe
USA
Americas
Cybersecurity engagements across 8 countries Β· 5 regions
π Education
ποΈ International Islamic University, Islamabad
π Jan 2010 β Feb 2011Executive MBA Β· Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
π Jan 2010 β Feb 2011GPA A (3.40/4.00 CGPA)
ποΈ The Islamia University of Bahawalpur
π Jan 2005 β Dec 2009BBA (Hons) Β· Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
π Jan 2005 β Dec 2009GPA B (3.28/4.00 CGPA)
ποΈ Punjab Group Of Colleges
π Jan 2001 β Dec 2003Intermediate in Computer Science Β· Computer and Information Sciences, General
π Jan 2001 β Dec 2003π Certifications
ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Fundamentals Specialist
International Society of Automation (ISA)
Industrial Cybersecurity Essentials
Cisco
Industrial Networking Essentials
Cisco
ISO/IEC 42001:2023 Lead Auditor
Mastermind
Industrial IoT and Control Systems in Energy
Cisco
Industrial IoT and Control Systems in Manufacturing
Cisco Networking Academy
ICS Cybersecurity Risk (210W-05)
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
ICS Cybersecurity Assessment (CISA 401)
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
Industrial Control System Cybersecurity (ICS300)
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
ISACA
Cybersecurity Analyst
Cisco
AWS Cloud Solutions Architect
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer
Cyber Value Addition
DevOps Essentials
IBM
AWS Cloud Quest: Cloud Practitioner
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
DevOps Foundations
DevOps on AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Introduction to Agile Development and Scrum
Coursera
ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor
Cyber Value Addition
AWS Machine Learning Foundations
Udacity
Creative Writing
DigiSkills.pk
π€ Volunteering & Memberships
π€ Pakistan International Human Rights Organization (PIHRO)
π May 2011 β PresentMember Β· Human Rights
π May 2011 β PresentI am focused on monitoring socio-economic factors to raise awareness of rights and obligations among individuals. I collaborate with national and international organizations, groups, and individuals to promote human rights both at home and abroad. Through my efforts, I aim to mobilize young men and women from various parts of the country to engage in social work and make a positive impact on their communities.
π€ International Society of Automation (ISA)
π Jan 2025 β PresentMember Β· Science and Technology
π Jan 2025 β PresentMember of the International Society of Automation, the leading professional society for automation and control.
π€ ISACA
π Mar 2025 β PresentMember Β· Technology
π Mar 2025 β PresentMember of the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), supporting professional excellence in IT governance, risk, and cybersecurity.