Zaka Daniel Andriantsoavina

Zaka Daniel Andriantsoavina has extensive experience in the field of information security and IT management. Zaka Daniel began their career in 2011 with CGI, where they worked on a government mandate for the Governement of Quebec. From 2012 to 2015, they served as an IT Network and Systems Administrator at WB Games Montreal Inc. Zaka Daniel then moved on to work as an IT Network Administrator at Les YMCA du Québec for a brief period in 2015. In 2016, they held positions as a Network Administrator at Hewlett Packard Enterprise and as a Senior Network Operations Administrator at Worldpay. Zaka Daniel also worked as an IT Security Analyst at PSP Investments during the same year. In 2018, Zaka joined PM SCADA as an Information Security Advisor, where they worked until 2019. From 2019 to 2022, they served as a Cyber Security Consultant at Andriantsoavina Inc. In 2020, they joined The International Civil Aviation Organization as a System Officer, specializing in IT Security and Infrastructure Management. Zaka's latest position is as an Information Security Manager at Hypertec Group, which they began in September 2022. Throughout their career, Zaka has developed a strong skill set in information security and has gained valuable experience in various roles within the industry.

Zaka Daniel Andriantsoavina has a diverse education history. From 1999 to 2005, they attended the Institut Supérieur Polytechnique de Madagascar and obtained an Engineer degree in Computer Science, with a focus on Networking. Later, from 2014 to 2017, Zaka pursued a Certificate in Information and Systems Security Analysis at HEC Montréal.

In 2018, Zaka enrolled again in HEC Montréal and completed a D.E.S.S. (Diplôme d'Études Supérieures Spécialisées) in Administration des Affaires, specializing in Business Administration and Management. During their time at HEC Montréal, they also obtained several additional certifications to enhance their skills and knowledge.

In 2019, Zaka earned the Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) certification from (ISC)² and the PCNSE certification from Palo Alto Networks. The following year, in 2020, they obtained the ITIL v4 Foundation Level certification from AXELOS Global Best Practice.

Continuing their educational pursuits, Zaka acquired various certifications in 2022. Zaka Daniel became an ISO/IEC 27032 Lead Cybersecurity Manager through PECB, obtained the Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals certification from Microsoft, and received the Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge v.4 from the Cloud Security Alliance.

Zaka's dedication to their field is further demonstrated by their previous certifications. These include the Check Point Certified Security Administrator R77 and Check Point Certified Security Expert R77 certifications from Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd., obtained in 2018. In 2017, they acquired the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification from (ISC)². Additionally, in 2010, Zaka became a Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (CCNA Security) through Cisco.

Overall, Zaka Daniel Andriantsoavina has a strong educational background in Computer Science, Networking, Information and Systems Security Analysis, and Business Administration and Management.