Abdallah Kamal

Provided cloud and cybersecurity consulting services within a regulated payment services environment, supporting secure system operations and compliance requirements. Managed and optimized cloud infrastructure across AWS and Azure, ensuring high availability, performance, and secure configuration of critical systems.

Led PCI DSS compliance activities, including gap assessments, security control implementation, vulnerability management, and audit support. Advised management on risk mitigation, data protection, and cost optimization strategies, contributing to improved security posture and reduced compliance-related operational costs.

Led enterprise cloud, infrastructure, and cybersecurity architecture across healthcare operations, ensuring high availability, regulatory compliance, and secure digital transformation. Defined and executed IT and security strategies aligned with organizational objectives, including cloud adoption, governance frameworks, and risk management programs.

Key responsibilities and achievements include leading large-scale cloud and hybrid deployments (Azure, OCI), designing secure architectures and landing zones, overseeing SOC operations and vulnerability management, implementing ISMS aligned with ISO 27001, and supporting compliance initiatives including audits and risk assessments. Acted as a strategic advisor to management, managed vendors and budgets, and led cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable, and resilient technology platforms.

Led the establishment and centralized management of IT operations across multiple business entities in Qatar and Egypt. Defined and enforced IT policies, operational standards, and security best practices to improve system reliability, compliance, and service quality.

Designed and implemented secure, high-availability IT infrastructures, including enterprise networks, centralized Wi-Fi, surveillance systems, and unified communication platforms. Managed large-scale IT projects, optimized operational costs, and successfully reduced IT expenses through resource optimization and strategic vendor management, while ensuring uninterrupted business operations.

Provided strategic IT consulting and centralized technology governance across multiple subsidiaries in diverse sectors, including education, hospitality, manufacturing, and business services. Established unified IT governance models, security policies, and operational standards to ensure consistency, compliance, and efficiency across all entities.

Led cybersecurity and risk management initiatives, conducted infrastructure and security assessments, and guided system modernization and cloud readiness programs. Managed IT budgets, vendor relationships, and major technology projects while advising senior management on technology strategy, risk mitigation, and digital transformation priorities.

Led the transformation of on-premises infrastructure into a private cloud environment, significantly improving system availability, scalability, and operational efficiency. Designed and implemented high-availability and disaster recovery architectures to support mission-critical publishing and enterprise systems.

Key achievements included migrating physical servers to VMware and Hyper-V based environments, designing and deploying enterprise SAN storage (HP 3PAR), and establishing HA/DR frameworks achieving 99% service availability. Played a key role in strengthening security controls, business continuity planning, and IT operational standards while leading technical support teams and ensuring stable day-to-day operations across servers, networks, and enterprise applications.

Provided technical support and implementation services for NEC enterprise communication and network solutions across customer sites. Assisted in installation, configuration, testing, and commissioning of ICT systems, ensuring stable and reliable operations.

Worked closely with senior engineers, customers, and vendors during project execution and service delivery. Performed on-site troubleshooting, incident resolution, and system diagnostics to minimize downtime. Supported network infrastructure components and maintained technical documentation including configurations, reports, and handover documents.