Nabeelah Wada Aliyu

Cyber Security Unit, Galaxy Backbone Ltd, Nigeria
August 2022 - Present

• Oversaw incident lifecycle management, major incident resolution, and SLA drafting and implementation.
• Spearheaded migration of service-based applications to cloud infrastructure, enhancing operational efficiency.
• Implemented virtual meeting solutions during COVID-19 pandemic, enabling continued government operations.
• Led pivotal implementations of security orchestration and response systems, and cloud security initiatives, protecting public and private sectors.
• Developed and enforced security policies aligned with national regulations, ensuring compliance and enhancing digital infrastructure security.
• Successfully deployed and managed multifactor authentication solutions and anti-DDoS measures, significantly improving organizational security posture.

Chadian Centre for Strategic Studies and Prospective Research
2018 – 2023

• Acted as primary point of contact for all resilience and stabilization initiatives within the Centre.
• Conducted comprehensive assessments of socio-economic conditions to identify key areas requiring intervention for resilience building and stabilization.
• Developed and implemented strategies for rehabilitation and economic relaunch in post-crisis environments, focusing on sustainable development and community resilience.
• Coordinated with governmental and non-governmental organizations, international bodies, and local communities to design and execute resilience programs.
• Conducted research and analysis on impacts of political instability, climate change, and socio-economic disparities on regional stability.
• Provided strategic recommendations and policy advice to enhance effectiveness of resilience and stabilization efforts.
• Monitored and evaluated progress of ongoing projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and making necessary adjustments for improved outcomes.

Cyber Security Unit, Galaxy Backbone Ltd, Nigeria
October 2018 – August 2022

• Oversaw incident lifecycle management, major incident resolution, and SLA Strategic payout and implementation.
• Spearheaded migration of service-based applications to cloud infrastructure, enhancing operational efficiency.
• Implemented virtual meeting solutions during COVID-19 pandemic, enabling continued government operations.

Federal Ministry of ICT, Nigeria
October 2013 – 2018

• Managed network configurations and policy creation for inventory management, contributing to improved operational workflows.
• Led configuration and implementation of Configuration Management Database (CMDB), enhancing asset documentation and compliance for important assets.
• Policy and standard alignment with global best practice on required configurational strategic framework and compliance.

February 2010 – September 2010

Small And Medium Enterprise Development Agency (SMEDAN), Nigeria

• Provided comprehensive technical support, ensuring smooth network and internet connectivity for agency staff and operations.
• Assisted in web programming tasks, contributing to development and maintenance of agency’s website and online resources.
• Documented and managed employee payroll systems, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial operations.
• Facilitated leave approval process by implementing automated system, improving HR efficiency.
• Conducted research on emerging technologies and best practices to enhance the agency's technical infrastructure and service delivery.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and implement innovative solutions for operational challenges.