Oscar A.

Oscar A. has extensive work experience in the banking and technology risk sectors. Oscar started their career at KPMG South Africa in 2008 as an Advisory Manager, where they worked until 2012. In 2013, they joined Absa as a Snr Risk and Control Officer, before moving to Barclays Corporate Banking in 2014 as the Barclays Africa Technology Risk & Compliance Head for Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB). In 2018, they returned to Absa Group as the CRO Technology and Cyber Risk for African regional Operations. In 2019, they were promoted to Director of Technology and Cyber Risk for Africa Regional Operations, a role they currently hold. Overall, Oscar A. has gained extensive experience in technology and cyber risk management within the banking industry.

Oscar A. has a diverse education history in the fields of Information Technology and Business/Commerce. Their most recent educational achievement was an Honors degree in Digital Business from Wits Business School in 2020. Prior to that, they attended Harvard University from 2017 to 2018, where they pursued a degree in Cybersecurity, focusing on managing risk in an information age. In 2016, they completed the Leadership Excellence Program at Duke University.

Oscar also has a Business Competency Development Program certification from GIBS Business School (Gordon Institute of Business Science) in 2009. In 2004, they received a Bachelor of Science in Informatics and Computer Studies from the University of Johannesburg. Before that, in 2003, they obtained an A+ certification from Damlin. Their earliest education mentioned is a Matric degree from Saint Conrads College, which they obtained between 1990 and 2002.

In terms of additional certifications, Oscar has obtained a Cisa certification from Isaca, although the specific month and year are not provided.