David I.

David I. has a diverse work experience in the field of information security. David started working at DISYS and Novartis in 2013 as an IGM Manager L3 Security on a contract basis. In 2014, they worked as an Information Security Architect on a short-term contract at Public Service Development Agency. David also worked as an Information Security Trainer at Management Academy from 2012 to 2016.

From 2015 to 2016, David I. worked as an Advisor to CEO (Information Security) at Liberty Bank. David also served as an Official Training Instructor at (ISC)² from 2015 to 2018.

In 2016, David I. joined FINCA Impact Finance as the Director of Global Information Security. David held this position until 2018 when they became the Director of Global Information Security and Business Continuity. From 2018 to 2022, they served as a Consultant at FINCA Impact Finance.

Furthermore, in 2016, they started working at EBRD as an Information Security Adviser, focusing on providing advice for small businesses.

In 2022, David I. worked as a Risk Management Lead at MSD for a brief period of time.

Additionally, they had a long-term career at UGT, where they held various roles including Senior Security Consultant, Head of Information Security Solutions and Services, and Senior Consultant/Information Security Architect. David was responsible for providing management consulting, information security, and business continuity strategy development, as well as implementing ICT and cybersecurity solutions.

Overall, David I. has extensive experience in information security, risk management, and training, and has worked with various organizations in different capacities.

David I. has a diverse education history. From 1986 to 1989, they attended the Komarovi Campus School, where they did not obtain a degree or specify a field of study. David then attended the Georgian Technical University from 1989 to 1994 and obtained a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Data Processing and Computer Integrated Control Systems. During this time, they also pursued a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree in Public Administration from the Saqartvelos Sazogadoebriv Sakmeta Instituti from 1995 to 1996. Additionally, they attended the Georgian Institute of Public Affairs in the same period and obtained another Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree in Public Administration. David I. also attended the Graduate School of Management from 1990 to 1994 and studied Business Administration and Management, General.

Furthermore, David I. has obtained several certifications throughout their career. These include certifications such as Information Systems Security Architecture Professional (ISSAP) from (ISC)² in 2019, Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) from (ISC)² in 2018, BeyondTrust Certified Technical Partner from BeyondTrust in 2016, Advanced Security Architecture Account Manager Representative (ASAAMR) and Cisco Business Value Analyst from Cisco in 2016, HP Sales Certified - ArcSight Security Solutions from Hewlett Packard Enterprise in 2016, Certified Sales Engineer: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) from Intel Security in 2016, Certification in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) from ISACA in 2015, HP Sales Certified - Fortify Security Solutions from Hewlett Packard Enterprise in 2015, Channel Partner Sales Certification from Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd. in 2015, Symantec Sales Expert (Endpoint Protection) from Symantec in 2015, Managed Services Endpoint Security 2016 and Managed Services Security Management 2016 from Intel Security in 2015, Sales Professional Endpoint Security, Sales Professional Security Management, Technical Professional Endpoint Security, and Technical Professional Security Management from Intel Security in 2015, F5 Accredited Sales Professional, F5 Accredited Security Pre-Sales Professional, and F5 Accredited Security Sales Professional from F5 Networks in 2015.