Yousef I.

About Yousef I.

With over a decade of experience, my mission at PwC has been to lead high-impact cybersecurity initiatives that align with strategic business objectives. My expertise in systems architecture and security has been instrumental in developing resilient solutions for our clients. At PwC, I\'m committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration, ensuring our team\'s work reflects our dedication to excellence and innovation.In my role, I\'ve directed a team of problem solvers to address complex business issues, leveraging data for informed decision-making and developing actionable insights. My approach has always been to encourage ownership of personal development within my team, recognizing their strengths and providing targeted coaching. This hands-on leadership has led to effective collaboration and the management of diverse viewpoints to achieve simplified and positive outcomes.

Experience

1. Director, Cyber Defense and Engineering

   PwC

   May 2014 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   Spearhead multi-million-dollar cybersecurity initiatives for global clients, ensuring compliance with evolving security standards.* Lead the development and deployment of advanced threat detection and prevention strategies to mitigate cyber risks.* Collaborate with stakeholders to align solutions with organizational objectives, delivering optimal security outcomes.* Build and maintain networks of expertise to enhance solution development and stakeholder satisfaction.* Proactively manage global teams, ensuring the successful execution of cybersecurity roadmaps.

Education

• Seneca Polytechnic

  Advanced Diploma, Computer Systems Technology (Co-op) -- Data Communications Specialist

  2004 — 2007

• Davenport University

  Masters of Science, Information Assurance

  2011 — 2013

• Davenport University

  Bachelor of Science, Information and Computer Security

  2007 — 2008

• University of Redlands

  Project Management Certificate (PMP)

  2012 — 2013

Skills

• Disaster Recovery
• Vmware Esx
• Tenacious Problem Solver
• Active Directory
• Xp
• Windows Server
• Hardware
• Blackberry Enterprise Server
• System Deployment
• Servers
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Windows Server 2008
• Microsoft Exchange
• Software Documentation
• Vsphere
• Windows
• Cisco Technologies
• Red Hat Linux
• System Administration
• High Availability
• Network Security
• Infrastructure
• Security
• Sharepoint
• Troubleshooting
• Windows Server 2003
• Technical Support
• Hp
• Vmware Infrastructure
• Vpn
• Computer Hardware
• Scripting
• Netapp
• Terminal Services
• Iis
• Virtualization
• Dns
• Integration
• Solarwinds
• Dhcp