Gadel Feyskhanov

Experience

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  ICL Group

  Aug 2012 - Nov 2019

  Managed the implementation of information security and IT projects, covering the full project lifecycle: from customer development and proof of value, to complete implementation and deployment of solutions into production. This included project schedule planning, hardware and software vendor selection, cost optimization, milestone setting, cross-team communications and risk management. Managed contractors and sub-contractors as well as system integrators. For most projects, also took on the role of Lead Solutions Architect.Notable Accomplishments:- Received 6 letters of appreciation from clients for the successful execution of projects.- Won 2 annual ‘Outstanding Customer Services’ awards.- Oversaw the private datacenter rollout for the largest energy company in Russia, optimized for highly secure, failure-resistant and highly available ERP workloads, serving 13 states. This project enabled the client to accurately monitor natural gas deliveries in real time, avoid public relations risks, and simplified the audit process for government compliance. Show less Responsible for the internal audit of deployed information security systems and compliance to the required government standards. Developed technical security architectures for protecting the corporate network, in the form of RFDs, diagrams, and technical documentation. Also responsible for sales engineering: demonstrating proof of value, coordinating technical specifications, handling feedback, roadmap sharing and feature requests. Acted as a Security Consultant for the company's largest enterprise customers. Main focus was on building compliance enforcement protocols and data exfiltration prevention. Show less

  • Project Manager

    Sept 2015 - Nov 2019

  • Information Security Engineer

    Aug 2012 - Aug 2015
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  Innostage

  Dec 2019 - Dec 2022

  Deputy Director of Special Projects

  Responsible for managing the project portfolio through all phases of a project lifecycle, including defining success criteria, developing implementation strategy, and ensuring effective execution. In charge of leading and building a team of project managers, managing performance, determining priorities and scope of portfolio projects, scoping projects and statements of work, as well as selecting and collaborating with key suppliers. Developing and fostering client relationships, building long-term partnerships, and identifying new upselling opportunities .Notable Accomplishments:- Managed a portfolio of over 100 diverse projects including large-scale and complex IT and cybersecurity deployments with cross-functional teams.- Built and developed strong client relationships with key stakeholders and identified new opportunities.- Optimized and reduced manual labor by 50%.- I established a Technical Support Service for our largest client with over 200 branches distributed across 11 time zones.- Devised the security architecture design of the “Security Operation and Prevention Center” for our largest client.- Responsible for the long term information security strategy and implementation for our largest client with over 200 secure sites distributed across 11 time zones. The portfolio of projects covered both current and future needs, extending to 2030.- I developed a CRM system for my team, which has enabled us to monitor team performance, work more efficiently with clients, and prevent errors while providing timely reporting to top management.- Received 5 letters of appreciation from clients for the successful execution of projects. Show less