A Senior Information Security Manager with professional experience in complex environments covering Information Security Management, Governance, Compliance, Strategy and Architecture in Enterprise and IT/OT environments
I have been involved in multiple assignments within Australia, UK, Japan, US, Denmark, Kazakhstan and Qatar spanning complex verticals including Health, Utilities, Mining and Energy. 
Currently focusing on leading information security strategy and governance within the Oil & Gas industry for Enterprise and IT/OT systems.

Based out of Singapore, Aleksandar leads delivery projects and engagements in Cisco's Asia-Pacific, Japan and China theatres for CIC IoT projects with industry vertical customers including energy, water, manufacturing, transportation, oil/gas and mining for accounts across the globe.

Aleksandar has been working in the ICT industry for more than ten years, most of which he spent supporting Oil and Gas industry across Europe and the Middle East.

Prior to joining Cisco in 2017, Aleksandar previously worked with North Oil Company (joint venture between Total and Qatar Petroleum), Maersk Oil (6 years) and Saga (the largest Cisco gold partner in Serbia, 5 years).

He worked as a Solution Architect for Unified Communications in a global virtual team in the Network Collaboration and Communications group. Besides that, he was responsible for IT/OT alignment with the objective of bringing the enterprise network and process control networks to a common architecture, which resulted in improved security of the SCADA environment and preparation of the infrastructure for the Digital Oil Field initiative and the Internet of Things within Maersk Oil.

Skilled in Incident Response, implementing and managing information security governance framework in line with ISO 27001 and Risk Management. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) - Certified ISO 27032 Lead Cybersecurity Manager- Certified ISO 27001 Lead Implementer - Certified Information Privacy Professional Europe (CIPP/E)

Experience: Manager and leader of specialized cyber security services.
Specialties: Cyber security, IoT Security, SDLC, Secure Development Life Cycle, Information Security, IT Security, Regulatory Compliance, IP, PCI DSS, PA-DSS, P2PE, 3DS, Privacy, GDPR, SCADA, Identity Assurance Frameworks, eIDAS, Kantara IAF, Cyber Security Act.

I have gained cross business experience across a multitude of diverse platforms and technologies. Covering Enterprise Architecture, Information Risk, Security Solution Design, Governance, Compliance, Service Assurance and Performance Measurement this experience permits a significant contribution to successful architecture, program & project delivery. I have developed security architecture domain blueprints, strategy & road-maps to align security technology with current & future business requirements.
I thrive in dynamic environments and pursue continuous professional improvement. I am able to work both independently or as part of a team or practice. I have at some point directly managed, mentored or supported: Program/Project Managers, technology specialists, service managers & third party vendors and service providers. I have gained, through real world experience, an understanding of the impact of IT change to the business both commercially and from an operational view point.
I have developed strong interpersonal skills gained from working directly with stakeholders up to C-level appointments as well as global product managers and technology specialists.
I have cultivated and maintain strong relationships within the Information Security and System Integration sector.

Specialties:
Security Architecture and Design
Information Technology Architecture and Design
Access Control and IAM (Identity Access Management)
Telecommunications and Network Security
Information Security Governance and Risk Management
Software Development Security
Cryptography
Operations Security
Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning
Legal, Regulations, Investigations and Compliance
IT and Project Management
Integration Services

 Advocate for education and constant personal and professional growth, as well as mentoring others. US Army veteran and former U.S. Army AIT Instructor.

Having been involved for many years in both software development and implementation of security subsystems, I gained deep knowledge of key information security technologies, architectures, policies and practices.

With a Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence, I have deep knowledge of Intelligent Technologies, which I applied in the development of cutting-edge products. Currently, I’m specializing in researching security architectures where intelligent technologies play the differentiating role.

EXPERIENCE SUMMARY:

- Cyber Security Research, Information Security Architecture, Cyber Security Threat Intelligence
- Application Software Security, Threat and Vulnerability Assessments
- Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning
- Communications security, encoding and encryption algorithms
- FCAPS (Fault, Configuration, Accounting, Performance, Security) NMS/EMS Applications
- Telecommunication Standards and Protocols, Network Management Protocols, SDN

Dr Ahmed Ibrahim is a Lecturer (Computing and Security) at the Edith Cowan University School of Science. Dr Ibrahim’s Ph.D. research focused on detecting covertly hidden content in digital objects and electronic communication. He has previously worked as a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at the ECU Security Research Institute and has held academic positions at the Maldives National University, Villa College, and National Institute of Technology Australia; and worked in the government of Maldives Professional Memberships Australian Computer Society (ACS) Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Australian Information Security Association (AISA) High Technology Crime Investigation Association (HTCIA) Awards and Recognition National and International Awards 2012 – Endeavour Postgraduate Award (PhD), DEEWR Australia 2007 – AusAID Leadership Awards, AusAID Australia 2005 – Faculty of Computing, Engineering & Technology Prize for Outstanding Project on the BSc (Hons) in Computing

Experienced Head Of Information Security with a demonstrated history of working in Non-profit, Banking and Marine Port, skilled in the implementation of technical and non-technical information security controls. Strong information technology professional with an MIT Professional Education Short Programs focused on Crisis Management & Business Continuity from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and global certifications such as CISSP and CEH.

Over 25 years of experience in the domains of Cyber Defense and Advanced, Next Generation ICT technologies.
 Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and a senior member of the company Executive Team.
 Technological management and leadership of Team-Cyber Operations.
 Development and Implementation of strategic Cyber technological roadmap and investment plans, including Co-Op with Cyber vendor, Design of new services, etc'
 In charge of maintaining the company Innovative edge in Cyber operations by enriching the solutions portfolio through business development and partnering with Key strategic vendors.

Trusted advisory and a strategic Cyber Consultant to key strategic customers In the Government, Public, Mod and commercial market Segments.
Highly experienced in designing large scale cyber architectures and performing research on Vulnerabilities and In-Context Risk assessments for strategic infrastructures in the domain of ICS/DCS, Utility, Energy, defense, Media, Gov, Aerospace, etc.