Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 10 years of experience in cybersecurity, IT governance, and digital investigations, the expert excels in IT governance and compliance, digital forensics, and incident response. Career highlights include leading projects with EU and UN involvement and achieving strategic advisory roles in cybersecurity legislation. Notable accomplishments encompass a 40% reduction in critical vulnerabilities and the successful deployment of national cybersecurity frameworks. Responsibilities have included managing multidisciplinary teams, coordinating multi-country cyber initiatives, and delivering training with a 100% satisfaction score. Previously held roles such as launching a cybersecurity business unit and advising on strategic cybersecurity planning further underscore their leadership capabilities.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving international donors such as the European Union (EU) and the United Nations (UN), focusing on projects with regulatory impacts. Involvement includes project leadership, donor engagement, and providing strategic advisory for cybersecurity legislation and policy development. These projects span governance and cybersecurity sectors, with activities taking place in countries like Burkina Faso, Gabon, Morocco, Niger, and Guinea-Bissau. The projects are regional and national in scope, aiming to strengthen cybersecurity frameworks and IT governance.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across sectors such as cybersecurity, IT governance, public sector governance, and education. Background includes positions as Cybersecurity Consultant and Forensics Expert to Head of Cybersecurity Business Unit. Responsibilities have included leading digital forensic investigations, advising on cybersecurity legislation, and delivering certified training. Their interdisciplinary expertise encompasses IT governance and digitalization, with a geographic focus on countries like Burkina Faso, Gabon, and Morocco. They have managed regional and national projects, contributing to strategic cybersecurity planning and capacity building. Extensive geographic experience across Burkina Faso, Gabon, Morocco, Niger, and Guinea-Bissau includes significant involvement in cybersecurity and governance projects, leading EU and UN initiatives, advising on national cybersecurity laws, and managing multi-country cyber initiatives. The expert has deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in Burkina Faso and Gabon, where long-term assignments have contributed to regional development in cybersecurity and IT governance.

Languages and education

With a background in languages, the expert is a native French speaker and fluent in English at a C1 level. These language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including delivering certified training and capacity building in both languages and coordinating international cybersecurity initiatives across French and English-speaking countries such as Burkina Faso, Gabon, and Morocco. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Computer Networks and Multimedia and an Engineering Degree in Networks and Information Systems, both from the Private Institute of Technologies in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. These academic credentials emphasize expertise in computer networks and information systems, providing a strong foundation for a professional career in cybersecurity and IT governance.