Key skills and expertise

With 25 years of experience in the Information and Communication Technology and Telecommunications sectors, the expert specializes in network security, performance audits, and technical consultancy. Bringing over two decades of experience, the expert has successfully led international projects, including network performance improvements for clients like Vodafone Turkey and BeMobile Botswana. Key qualifications include implementing the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, conducting risk assessments, and leading teams in network optimization. Career highlights include enhancing service reliability and operational efficiency through strategic planning and execution in roles such as Core Network Manager and Technical Support Specialist.

Project experience and donor exposure

Sectors and geographic focus

Previously held roles such as Technical Support Specialist, Core Network Manager, and Consultant, the expert has worked extensively in the Information and Communication Technology and Telecommunications sectors. Responsibilities have included focusing on network security, performance audits, and technical consultancy. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise includes implementing cybersecurity frameworks and optimizing telecommunications infrastructure. The geographic scope of work spans multiple countries, including Yemen, Somaliland, Turkey, and Tanzania, contributing to both local and international projects aimed at enhancing network reliability and operational efficiency. Geographic experience also covers regions across the Middle East and Africa, with work in Yemen, Somaliland, Tanzania, Turkey, Tunisia, Pakistan, and the UAE. The expert has demonstrated deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics through roles in network management and consultancy, with work in these regions including long-term assignments and significant contributions to telecommunications projects.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual professional environments, the expert is fluent in English and a native speaker of Arabic. These language skills have been utilized in various contexts, including working in multilingual teams across international projects in regions such as Yemen, Somaliland, and Turkey. The expert's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Aden University, Faculty of Engineering, Yemen, and a Diploma in Telecommunication & Electronics Engineering from the Industrial Technical Institute, Aden, Yemen.