👤 About
Senior Cybersecurity Consultant with a focus on governance, risk assurance, and regulatory compliance for critical infrastructure across the GCC. Bringing over 14 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.
🏭 Industries Served
🌍 Global Footprint
8 countries · 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 · 5 regions
🎓 Education
🏛️ International Islamic University, Islamabad
📅 Jan 2010 — Feb 2011Executive MBA · Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
📅 Jan 2010 — Feb 2011GPA A (3.40/4.00 CGPA)
🏛️ The Islamia University of Bahawalpur
📅 Jan 2005 — Dec 2009BBA (Hons) · Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
📅 Jan 2005 — Dec 2009GPA B (3.28/4.00 CGPA)
🏛️ Punjab Group Of Colleges
📅 Jan 2001 — Dec 2003Intermediate in Computer Science · Computer and Information Sciences, General
📅 Jan 2001 — Dec 2003🏅 Certifications
Professional Certifications
ISO/IEC 27701:2025 Lead Auditor
Mastermind
Fellow of Management Systems Auditing
Mastermind
ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Fundamentals Specialist
International Society of Automation (ISA)
ISO/IEC 42001:2023 Lead Auditor
Mastermind
ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead Auditor
Mastermind
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
ISACA
ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer
Cyber Value Addition
ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor
Cyber Value Addition
Training & Courses
CyberOps Associate
Cisco
IC32M — Using the ANSI/ISA-62443 Standards to Secure Your Control Systems
International Society of Automation (ISA)
ICS Cybersecurity Risk (210W-05)
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
ICS Cybersecurity Evaluation (401-Virtual)
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
Industrial Control System Cybersecurity (ICS300)
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
Cross-Sector Cybersecurity Performance Goals (CPG) Training 2.0
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
Cybersecurity Analyst
Cisco
AWS Cloud Solutions Architect
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
AWS Cloud Quest: Cloud Practitioner
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
DevOps Foundations
Introduction to Cloud Computing
Coursera
DevOps on AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
AWS Cloud Technical Essentials
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Data Privacy and GDPR Compliance
Creative Writing
DigiSkills.pk
🤝 Volunteering & Memberships
🤝 Pakistan International Human Rights Organization (PIHRO)
📅 May 2011 — PresentMember · Human Rights
📅 May 2011 — 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.
🤝 International Society of Automation (ISA)
📅 Nov 2025 — PresentMember · Science and Technology
📅 Nov 2025 — PresentMember of the International Society of Automation, the leading professional society for automation and control.
🤝 ISACA
📅 Mar 2025 — PresentMember · Technology
📅 Mar 2025 — PresentMember of the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), supporting professional excellence in IT governance, risk, and cybersecurity.

