Elvis Chalimba is a seasoned digital transformation and cyber resilience expert with over 17 years of leadership experience in delivering innovative technology solutions and consulting services to NetAccess clients across Southern Africa. With a robust foundation supported by elite software and security engineering teams in South Africa and India, he empowers IT executives to leverage technology for a competitive advantage through effective talent management, data analytics, technological innovation, and agile project management.

As the Practice Manager for Digital Transformation & Cyber Resilience Programs, Elvis oversees the planning, execution, and successful delivery of projects, consistently meeting strict deadlines and budget constraints. His role combines project management expertise with deep knowledge of digital transformation, cyber resilience, and business continuity management. He collaborates closely with clients to assess their needs, guiding them through the entire process from proposal to execution.

Elvis coordinates the efforts of team members and third-party contractors to ensure project alignment with defined objectives while maintaining high-quality standards throughout the lifecycle. Additionally, he supports business development initiatives with practice partners and contributes to the establishment of a local center of excellence for Digital Transformation and Cyber Resilience at NetAccess.

He holds a Master’s in Software and Computer Systems Engineering from Tech Global University, Spain, and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Mathematics. Elvis possesses several IT certifications and has held various systems development management positions in financial institutions across Southern Africa. He has successfully completed multiple EU and DFID donor-funded projects in the region.

Elvis has extensive hands-on experience in ICT governance, risk, and security management consulting, specializing in the planning, design, implementation, and operation of ICT governance, Information Security Management Systems (ISMS), and Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS). He leverages frameworks such as COBIT, ITIL, and the ISO 2700x family of standards, along with ISO 22301, to deliver effective solutions.