Assad Dualeh

Experience

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  Al Wathba Co For Central Service (P.J.S.C)

  Jul 2004 - Sept 2007

  Project Coordinator

  Provide 1st level Administrative support to the Board of Directors, and assigned as a Project Coordinator with extensive involvement in the company’s restructuring initiative / strategy implementation / I.T. Program Implementation / Operational Projects. Sr. Core Business team member for the development and implementation of the new company Business & I-T Strategy.Sr. Principal in the implementation of the company’s ERP & Fleet Management system.

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  Injazat Data Systems

  Oct 2007 - Mar 2011

  Assigned to Manage the I.T. Fitout Program for the new Injazat Data Center initiative built to TierIV specifications (1st in Middle East).Scope of work covered the following work streams:-1- Structured Cabling, Cabinets and accessories (Canontech, Systimax solutions)2- Storage Infrastructure (EMC)3- NOC Fit-Out4- Servers Infrastructure (HP / Dell)5- Network Infrastructure (Cisco based MPLS solution)6- WAN Links (Core and Redundant fiber backbone)7- Setup and Fit-out of the Physical SOC Show less

  • Project Manager

    Jan 2010 - Mar 2011

  • Project Manager

    Sept 2010 - Dec 2010

  • Project Manager

    Apr 2009 - Dec 2009

  • Project Manager

    Oct 2007 - Mar 2009
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  Injazat Data Systems

  Aug 2011 - Dec 2014

  Engaged to deliver Infrastructure and Applications solutions (turn-key) to a diverse range of client across different domains (Oil and Gas, Healthcare, Government / Semi Government, Media, Education, etc.).Also frequently responsible for delivery of On-Boarding and migration services to our Data Center and transition to managed services portfolio Implemented the new IT refresh strategy that covered the following:-1- Complete Infrastructure refresh (Network and Telephony/ Servers and Storage / Security / WAN Links / Backup).2- Managed the implementation and Transition of EMC’s Document Management Solution (Documentum) solution.3- Introduced resiliency and redundancy across the Infrastructure and Applications environment.

  • Project Manager

    Jul 2011 - Dec 2014

  • Program Manager

    Aug 2011 - Mar 2013
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  Dark Matter LLC

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2020

  Sr. Project Manager

  Dark Matter LLC is a company looking to transform the Cyber Security landscape in the region by developing cutting edge Cyber Security applications, services and solutions. Our mission is to provide end-to-end electronic security solutions and services to our clients with the motto to Protect, Defend, and Respond.- Development and Setup of the Physical Security Division as part of the company’s “Smart Solutions” product offering which involved recruitment, process mapping, business development, and project management.- Project Management of a diverse set of IT, Physical Security and Facilities Management / Fit-out projects (including but not limited to: Data Center setup, IT Infrastructure implementation, Applications delivery spanning: Secure Communications, Secure Messaging, and Analytics Tool implementation). Show less

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  Digital14 UAE

  Jan 2020 - Dec 2020

  Sr. Project Manager
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  Freelance

  Dec 2020 - Nov 2022

  Physical and Cybersecurity Program Manager

  Conduct Cybersecurity Risk and Maturity posture assessmentsDevelopment and management of Cybersecurity programs Lead compliance certification programs / engagements against regulatory and best practice standards and frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, UAEIA / SIA – NESA, TDRA, ADHICS, PCI-DSS, IEC 62443)Manage Ad-hoc cybersecurity projects as mandated by the clients

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  Confidential

  Nov 2022 - now

  Develop the OT cybersecurity architecture for ICSConduct OT Physical and Cybersecurity Risk assessment across OT critical asset base including remediation plans and execution follow upConduct FAT and SAT assessments on OT systems and associated cybersecurity components Develop and implement compliance programs in accordance with internal and global OT standards Develop and deliver OT cybersecurity awareness training for key stakeholders

  • Sr. Cyber Security Consultant

    Jan 2025 - now

  • Sr Cybersecurity Consultant IACS/OT

    Nov 2022 - Jan 2025