About Me

My research activities have been on Information Security Systems, IT Management Systems and Quality Management Systems particularly based on International Standards such as Cobit 4, ISO 27000 Series, ITIL 3, ISO 9000 and CMMI. I also have researched on Information Asset Assessment and Valuation, Security Risk Management by ISO 27005, RAMSES and Riskit, The Insider Security Threats, Critical Thinking and Innovating Problem Solving methods specially the TRIZ, and HR Strategic Management in IT organisations.

Professional Knowledge and Experiences

British and International Standards for Quality Systems (ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 9001:2008, TickIT), IT Management Systems (ISO 20000:2006, ITIL v.3) and Information Security Management Systems (BS7799, ISO 27001:2005, Cobit 4, Sarbanes Oxley). Information Security and Organization Change Risk Management Methodologies (Riskit / SERUM / RAMSES / BSI PD3002 / NIST SP800-30 / ISO 27005:2006). Risk and Opportunity Assessment Methods (6Hats, 9Boxes, Riskit).
Creative Problem Solving Approach (TRIZ), Financial Cost Benefit Analysis, Decision Support Systems, System Dynamics, Security Operation Research, Security Modelling & Simulation, Machine learning, Data Mining Methodologies, System Change Management, IT Strategic Master Planning.

Engineering Knowledge

Wireless networks, Voice over IP, WiMAX, IEEE 802.11x, Network Management, Firewall rules and Security strategy Planning, Network Monitoring and Central Controlling. E1  Signaling, 10/100 Base T data lines, Bridges, Cisco Routers, Switches, Firewalls, Access Servers, CSUs/DSUs, Modems, Channel Banks, Multiplexers, Configuration of TCP/IP, X.25, Ethernet, ATM, PPP, xDSL, IPX, SNMP, ISDN, and FDDI.

Team, Organization and Project Management

Team organization and Handling (up to 15 persons), Team Performance Management, Familiar with Group Dynamic s, Using of Critical Problem Solving Methods, SMB Organization Structure and Development, Small and Medium Project Hazard Management and Contingency Planning, Fundamental Prince2 Project Management.

Communication and Writing Skill

Strong Presentation and Demonstration, Technical document writing, Dissertation Writing, Briefing/Report writing.