Peter A.

Peter A. has extensive work experience in the field of information technology and cybersecurity. Peter is currently the Director of Information Technology & Security at Open Door Group since May 2022. Before that, they worked as a Senior Cybersecurity Specialist- Governance, Risk and Compliance at a confidential company from January 2022 to May 2022. Prior to that, they held the position of Cyber Security -IT/OT at City of Saskatoon from October 2021 to February 2022.

From 2016 to 2021, Peter A. worked at a Government Agency & Regulatory Institution as the Head of the Information Technology Department. In this role, they led the IT function and implemented enterprise architecture design reviews, application upgrades, and cybersecurity measures to meet regulatory requirements. Peter developed IT security strategies, implemented corporate cybersecurity measures, and improved IT security, governance, and risk management compliance with NIST and ISO frameworks.

From 2017 to 2019, Peter A. served as the Coordinator for Starting A Business - Company Registration Services at a Company Regulatory Agency. In 2015, they were the Group Head of Business Operations and Strategy at Fidelity Pension Managers Ltd.

In previous years, Peter A. held various positions such as Team Lead of Corporate Network and Security Infrastructure at the African Development Bank Group from 2009 to 2015, Chief Technology Officer at Sigma Pensions Ltd from 2012 to 2014, and Head of Information Technology Operations at Sigma Vaughn Sterling Pensions Ltd from 2008 to 2009. Peter also worked at the Central Bank of Nigeria as a Senior Manager in Network and Application Security, as well as a Senior System Analyst from 2004 to 2008.

Overall, Peter A. has a diverse range of experience in IT and cybersecurity, with achievements in security implementation, governance, risk management, and compliance.

Peter A. completed a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree in the fields of Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies, Innovation and Strategy, Marketing, and Management Accounting from China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) from 2014 to 2015. Prior to that, they obtained a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Computing from London Metropolitan University, which they attended from 2002 to 2004. In addition to their formal education, Peter A. has obtained several certifications including: Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) from (ISC)² in 2022, Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control™ (CRISC) from ISACA in 2021, Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) from ISACA in 2021, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) from (ISC)² in 2021, and The Open Group Certified: TOGAF® 9 Certified in 2017. Peter also holds certifications in Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), ITIL ver 3, and TOGAF 8.1 and TOGAF 9 from The Open Group, although the dates of completion were not provided.