About
Gaming and technology operations leader with 15+ years of experience spanning live operations, free-to-play economy management, infrastructure, and security delivery. Background includes MMORPG project management, cross-functional coordination, and data-informed product decisions across game services and enterprise environments.
Experience
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Information Security ManagerFibonacci Technology Solutions · Dubai, UAEOct 2021 – Present
Lead security strategy and delivery across banking and fintech institutions, coordinating stakeholders and technical teams on risk priorities and remediation. Translate assessments and architecture reviews into prioritized remediation roadmaps and executive reports.
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SpeakerCyberSec Asia · Thailand2024 – 2024
Speaker on secure coding and vulnerability mitigation.
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Information Security SpecialistSource Code LLC · Damascus, SyriaOct 2015 – Oct 2021
Led security engagements for banking and enterprise clients from assessment and architecture review through reporting, remediation verification and retesting. Designed and reviewed infrastructure spanning virtualization, networks, datacenters, backup and disaster recovery.
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Systems AdministratorSouccar for Electronic Industries · Damascus, SyriaApr 2014 – Oct 2015
Administered Visual Studio TFS 2013 supporting source control and Agile workflows. Managed SQL Server, high availability, backup and disaster recovery to maintain reliable operations.
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ICT AssistantUNICEF · Damascus, SyriaMar 2013 – Mar 2014
Maintained mission-critical ICT services and 24/7 communications resilience, coordinating incident escalation, end-user support and service continuity under high-pressure humanitarian conditions.
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Project Manager for Arabic RappelzGame Power 7 · Dubai, UAE2009 – 2011
Directed live operations for Arabic Rappelz, managed in-game events, digital item sales and community engagement, and coordinated product improvements using player feedback and KPIs. Managed the free-to-play economy, seasonal events, and monetization goals.
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Systems AdministratorGame Power 7 · Dubai, UAEOct 2008 – Feb 2013
Built and maintained game server infrastructure and optimized databases for Rappelz and other titles. Secured billing and online payment systems and hardened internet-facing platforms to protect game services.
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OrganizerGoogle Developer Group
Organized technology events with 350+ attendees.
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Cybersecurity Program Manager and TrainerManchester Training Academy
Program manager and trainer for cybersecurity topics.
Education
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Master of Science in Management (iMSM)Management · 2027
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Bachelor DegreeBA
Skills
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Courses & certifications
- IBM Cybersecurity Analyst · Coursera · 2022
- Google Project Management · Coursera · 2022
⚽ Extracurricular activities
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Google Developer Group Organizer
Organized technology events with 350+ attendees.
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CyberSec Asia Speaker
Spoke on secure coding and vulnerability mitigation in 2024.
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Manchester Training Academy Program Manager and Trainer
Cybersecurity program manager and trainer.