General Info
Professional Track
- Information Technology
Country
LebanonAreas of Expertise
- Computer Security
- Engineering, Computer
- Engineering, Telecommunications
Professional Interests
- Digital Transformation
- Fintech and emerging technologies
- Cybersecurity
Age
25The Top Three Things I Would Like to Learn or Experience During my Mentorship
- Enhance my digital transformation strategy knowledge and witness the impact on government and financial institutions.
- Dive into emerging technologies areas such as blockchain and how it can be used securely in the digital economy.
- Improve security knowledge and expertise in IT security, especially PKI.
Certifications
- CCNA - Cisco Network Associate
- CEHv10 - Ethical Hacking
What are three adjectives that best describe you in the work place?
- Reliable
- Driven
- Inquisitive
What impact will your mentorship have on your career and professional path?
TechWomen will be a springboard for me to achieve my goals. It will help me improve my skills in managing digital projects and new emerging technologies. It will also give me a unique chance to collaborate and learn from like-minded women and the opportunity to work in a diverse culture and environment. Doing so will challenge me and contribute to building a strong foundation for a fruitful future.
After participating in the TechWomen program, how will you leverage your mentorship experience to make an impact in your home country?
TechWomen will empower me to continue the fight in a male dominant environment. I believe that my mentorship will enable me to develop my technological toolkit and mindset in order to give back and impact my country and community more efficiently. And most importantly, I will create opportunities to conduct workshops for female students in Lebanon to highlight the importance of tech field in our life and to encourage them to specialize in STEM.
Work History
Years of Full-time Work Experience
3Primary Professional Focus
- Computer operations and/or security
- Content architect
- IT support
Current/Most Recent Job
- Title and Company: Senior Cyber Security Engineer and Technology Analyst, Central Bank of Lebanon
- Direct Reports:
- Type: Full-time
- Location: Beirut, Lebanon
- Dates: August 3, 2017 –
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Responsibilities:
Design, implement and integrate a multilayered security platform; monitor and analyze logs to ensure a safe environment; secure the electronic payment system application; develop business-oriented security policies compliant with security best practices and standards; plan and carry out the Information Security roadmap and strategy; develop and deliver security and digital transformation presentations with top management; identify and evaluate of new emerging technologies and trends such as blockchain
Education History
Highest Level of Education Completed
Master'sInstitution #1
- Institution: Saint Joseph University of Beirut
- Degree Awarded: Master's
- Major: Information and Cybersecurity
- Minor:
- Location: Mar Roukoz, Lebanon
- Completion Date: July 1, 2018
Institution #2
- Institution: Saint Joseph University of Beirut
- Degree Awarded: Bachelor's
- Major: Computer & Communication Engineering
- Minor: Telecommunications
- Location: Mar Roukoz, Lebanon
- Completion Date: July 1, 2017
