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I work with organisations operating in regulated and complex environments, where scale, change, digital risk, and learning transformation require strong governance and clarity.
My work spans information security governance, business continuity management, digital transformation, education technology, and applied research. I support leadership in strengthening integrated operating models that remain effective during disruption and support sustainable institutional growth.
I focus on decisions, structure, and accountability, grounded in practice and execution.
Professional Snapshot
Information Security and Business Continuity Advisory
Strategic Advisory
2018 — Present
Advising executive teams on cybersecurity governance, cyber risk, and business continuity, aligned with standards, regulation, and organisational priorities and operational resilience.
IT Leadership, Digital Transformation, and EdTech
Executive IT and Transformation Leadership
10+ Years
Leading enterprise IT, digital transformation, and learning technology across systems, data, and operating models in education and public sector environments.
Research and Academic Engagement
Applied Research and Instruction
Ongoing
Conducting and publishing applied research across digital systems, security, education technology, and emerging technologies within academic and professional contexts.
What I Work On
Information Security Governance and Control Frameworks
Business Continuity Management and Crisis Readiness
Cyber Risk, Compliance, and Assurance Programs
Digital Transformation and Learning Technology Strategy in Education
Applied AI and Machine Learning for Security, Learning, and Operations
Academic Research, Review, and Publication
Research & Publications Highlights
Research Paper
Detection of Drive-by Download Attacks Using Machine Learning Approach
2017
Drive-by download refers to attacks that automatically download malwares to user’s computer without his knowle...
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Research Paper
EmoAra: Emotion-Preserving English Speech Transcription and Cross-Lingual Translation with Arabic Text-to-Speech
2026
EmoAra: Emotion-Preserving English Speech Transcription and Cross-Lingual Translation with Arabic Text-to-Spee...
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Research Paper
Effects of Filters on DVB-T Receiver Performance Under AWGN, Rayleigh, and Ricean Fading Channels
2013
Effects of Filters on DVB-T Receiver Performance Under AWGN, Rayleigh, and Ricean Fading Channels is a 2013 pu...
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Selected Insights & Writing
Digital Resilience and Infrastructure Modernization in Education
May 09, 2026
My analysis in TechPulse MEA Magazine's May 2026 "GCC Readiness" edition examines how AI, autom...
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A Security Study for Smart Metering Systems: Secure Design for Smart Grid Infrastructure
Jan 25, 2018
A public reflection on the 2018 smart metering security study by Musaab Hasan, Farkhund Iqbal, ...
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Forensic Investigation of Humanoid Social Robots: The Zenbo Robot Case Study
Jul 30, 2024
A public reflection on the 2024 ACM ARES publication examining the forensic challenges of human...
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Professional Highlights
Certified Chief Information Security Officer
Cybersecurity and Risk Governance
Business Continuity and Resilience
Education Technology and Digital Transformation
Executive IT Leadership and Services
Applied Research and Academic Practice