Syed Amjad Ali, Security Leader

Syed Amjad Ali

Security Leader

Compugen

Location
Canada
Education
High school or equivalent, Computer Science
Experience
15 years, 3 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :15 years, 3 Months

Security Leader at Compugen
  • Canada
  • My current job since October 2021

As the leader of Compugen's Security practice, I drive go-to-market strategy and foster security innovation. My role involves shaping our security offerings, staying ahead of industry trends, and delivering impactful solutions. I am committed to leading our team towards success in the dynamic cybersecurity landscape. I am adept at engaging enterprise clients at the CXO level, providing expert guidance, and representing Compugen as a trusted advisor and brand ambassador. Proven capability and in-depth knowledge of Security solutions, products, and vendors. Comprehensive understanding of enterprise risk management and ability to develop effective risk mitigation strategies. Experience working with executive leadership and board members as a trusted advisor on cybersecurity matters.

Senior Network Engineer/ Architect at Palo Alto Network, Inc
  • Canada
  • February 2016 to June 2017

• Directed all facets of the IT department to include corporate information architecture, data and
voice infrastructures, information security, database, and reporting strategy, software
development efforts, and project management. Provided strategic planning to senior
management.
• Reporting directly to Senior Director Infrastructure and discussing the overall IT strategy and cost
savings with CIO and CTO.

Senior Network Engineer/ Architect at Openwave Messaging, Inc
  • Canada
  • October 2015 to February 2016

Responsible for the candidate selection to build the new team. Defined rules of engagement
for operation and oversaw data center projects.
• Creating a cohesive environment between multiple IT teams and Senior Management Teams.

Electricity System Operator at IESO
  • Canada
  • February 2008 to October 2015
Senior Network Engineer at Fusepoint Managed Services
  • Canada
  • July 2006 to February 2008

Installed, configured, and troubleshoot several Cisco devices, Checkpoint, F5 (BigIP and
3DNS), Nortel, and other tools.
• Provide day-to-day support and deploy new customers on Cisco Pix’s, Cisco ASA’s, F5

Senior Network Engineer at Broadband Maritime Inc NYC-USA
  • July 2003 to February 2005

Worked with Cisco(3600, 1720, Switches), Memotec (CX800, CX950) & IBM 2210 Router and
Sonic Wall Pro 100, Pro 230, and Cisco Pix firewall 515E.
• Implementing Site to Site VPN between Cisco PIX, Cisco router (1720, 3640) and Red had
Linux.

Education

High school or equivalent, Computer Science
  • at NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
  • May 2003

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Bachelor's degree, Computer Engineering
  • at SIR SYED UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
  • December 1999

Bachelor's degree, Computer Engineering
  • at SIR SYED UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
  • December 1999

Specialties & Skills

Senior Executives
IT Strategy
Cost Savings
Disaster Recovery
Business Continuity
INFORMATION SECURITY
STRATEGIC
ARCHITECTURE
BROADBAND
CISCO ROUTERS
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
DATABASE ADMINISTRATION
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT