
Abdelhamid ABID
Technology & Cybersecurity Expert, CISSP
Salaire / Taux journalier
Alger Centre, Algérie
Freelance, ouvert au CDI
Peut venir sur site
Expertises
Langues
À propos
Introduction
Technology & cybersecurity professional with 19 years of hands-on delivery and advisory experience across MENA and Africa, including a Group CTO role in Qatar. Specialist in the design of IT solutions, with a strong orientation towards cybersecurity, embedding pragmatic risk considerations in delivery. Experience working with international companies (Spanish, French and Belgian), demonstrating a strong capacity for adaptation and an in-depth understanding cross-cultural collaboration.
Expérience de travail
Strategic and Technical Advisor (AMOA)
(Confidential)
janv. 2026 - Présent
10 mois
Kouba, Algérie
– Advised the client on the delivery of a Job Board platform implemented by a third party supplier, acting strictly in an AMOA / advisory role. – Defined quality, testing and cybersecurity acceptance criteria, aligned with the client's requirements and industry best practices. – Performed an independent review of SLA and security clauses. – Issued advisory validation and Go/No Go recommendations based on reviews of deliverables and test results. – Provided ad-hoc strategic support during execution, focusing on risk mitigation.
Information Systems Consultant
Dataonline Informatique
sept. 2016 - juil. 2025
8 ans 11 mois
Kouba, Algérie
– Collaborated with stakeholders to define requirements and led the development of a custom web solution, enabling over 800 authenticated users to optimize parcel delivery processes. – Designed a metrics dashboard featuring performance indicators defined in partnership with executive leadership, providing actionable insights and identifying potential business risks. – Led the implementation of security controls to achieve client GDPR compliance, providing advisory on policy frameworks and mitigating data privacy risks. – Partnered with the IT team of a multi-national company to design and implement API integration solution, ensuring seamless interoperability across systems and reducing parcel processing time by 70%. – Provided L3 technical support for security incident with risk-based prioritization.
Information Systems Key Expert
STANTEC International / EU
avr. 2020 - avr. 2023
3 ans 1 mois
Bingo, Burkina Faso
– Served as the primary technology advisor within a multi-disciplinary team of statistics and energy experts, providing guidance on software and hardware selection. – Collaborated closely with key experts' team to proactively identify digital risks, developing clear plans to ensure the platform's security and data integrity. – Led architecture and development of the SIE-UEMOA multi-tenant web solution, resulting in a significant 40% improvement in data collection. – Developed and conducted engaging webinars and technical briefings to stakeholders across 8 UEMOA countries, mapping technical topics to business implications. – Addressed security events and provided Level 3 technical support for both KoboToolbox and the SIE-UMEOA web solution, safeguarding system integrity and minimizing downtime.
Group CTO
Alsarh Holding Group
nov. 2015 - août 2016
10 mois
Qartaba, Liban
– Led the strategic internalization of IT services, achieving monthly savings of 45k QAR and reducing reliance on third-party vendors, while managing associated transition risks. – Co-authored cybersecurity policies (including Acceptable Use) and led staff awareness campaigns. – Advised on the selection of an open-source ERP over a proprietary system, reducing licensing costs and managing transition risks effectively. – Safeguarded critical business assets by managing on-premises servers, Cisco network and firewall infrastructure, implementing endpoint backup solutions. – Demonstrated decisive leadership during a ransomware attack, ensuring swift remediation and minimizing system downtime, thereby mitigating significant operational risks. – Led a team of 6 in designing, procuring, and deploying new IT infrastructure across multiple construction sites.
J2EE Server (Glassfish) Trainer
BMGI Center
févr. 2015 - mars 2015
2 mois
Kouba, Algérie
– Developed comprehensive training curriculum on enterprise Java server architecture and usage, covering advanced technical concepts server deployment. – Conducted hands-on technical workshop for senior engineers, focusing on High Availability Cluster and practical troubleshooting. – Facilitated interactive learning sessions that enhanced participants' technical proficiency in J2EE server management and cluster technologies.
J2EE CMS Consultant
Dataonline
août 2012 - avr. 2013
9 mois
Kouba, Algérie
Analyst Developer
Atos Origin Belgium / EU
mai 2011 - sept. 2011
5 mois
Kouba, Algérie
Information Systems Expert
SOFRECO / EU
juin 2010 - déc. 2010
7 mois
Kouba, Algérie
J2EE Developer
WanaConsulting / EU
juin 2008 - févr. 2009
9 mois
Kouba, Algérie
Development Engineer
Naftal Spa
déc. 2007 - juin 2008
7 mois
Kouba, Algérie
.Net Development Consultant
Taisa / EU
déc. 2006 - oct. 2007
11 mois
Kouba, Algérie
Development Engineer
Naftal Spa
juil. 2004 - déc. 2006
2 ans 6 mois
Kouba, Algérie
Formation
Higher School of Computing Science, Algiers, Algeria
State Engineer, Information Systems
1997 - 2003
5 ans 11 mois
– Master's degree
Licences et certifications
Certified Information Systems Security Professional
Délivré le : oct. 2022
Portfolio
