Wissam Richani

Wissam Richani

Sr. Solutions Architect

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Executive MBA | PMP | CISSP | CCIE X2 (DC+EI) | VMCE | PCNSE | CISM | Sr. Solutions Architect

  • Education

    • Lebanese American University

      2021 - 2022
      Executive Master In Business Administration High Distinction

      The EMBA allows you to earn quality executive training and education while attending to the senior responsibilities in your respective organizations, and is developed to enhance your managerial as well as leadership skills.

    • Beirut Arab University

      2003 - 2008
      Bachelors Engineer Computer And Informatics Engineering High Distinction

      Studies focused in IT project management, System Engineering, technical planning, Networking security, Networking design, System analysis .Database design, Application development, Programming languages and Algorithms

  • Experience

    • Innovative frequency Company LTD - ife Co.

      May 2022 - now
      Sr. Solutions Architect

      I analyze network security threats and develop security solutions to mitigate risk for clients. I install and configure security solutions for clients, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and other technologies. I develop security policies and processes in accordance with industry best practices and standards. I conduct vulnerability assessments to determine potential security threats. I identify the threat landscape and cyber security kill chain and provide guidance on the most effective technologies. I develop disaster recovery procedures to ensure minimal business interruption during a cyberattack or data breach. I coordinate the work of the internal technical staff to ensure expertise with technology. I create, review, and approve project expectations, e.g., design recommendations, high-level design, low-level design, and implementation/change management plans. I manage and lead the networking and security team for the deployment of functional networks such as LAN, WAN, and WLAN. I configure and install routers, switches, and several other networking devices.Selected Contributions:• Delivered security solutions based on industry best practices and standards, such as the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.• Managed several IT projects from conception to completion within the scheduled time and in budgetary constraints.• Designed and implemented the company's network infrastructure, resolved advanced support issues, and managed the junior Network Engineering staff.• Provided subject matter expertise for various vendors including Cisco, HPE, Fortinet, Palo Alto, McAfee, F5, VMware and Veeam other products while managing multiple network infrastructure projects and operational tasks concurrently. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Primavera P6 Project Planning

      Oracle
    • Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)

      Cisco
      Aug 2022
    • Microsoft Certified IT Professional Server Administrator

      Microsoft
      Mar 2013
    • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

      ISACA
      Feb 2025
    • PMP : Project Management Professional

      Project Management Institute
      May 2011
    • Cisco Certified Network Professional

      Cisco
      Mar 2012
    • (ISC)2 Security CISSP (ISC2-CISSP)

      (ISC)²
      Dec 2021
    • SAP Architecture EC&O

      SAP