Abdullah Mahmoud

• Provide strategic security advisory for global digital initiatives, defining comprehensive security architectures and requirements to ensure risk-aligned, seamless product launches. • Designed and spearheaded an enterprise-wide Security Champion program, driving organizational change and increasing security maturity by empowering cross-functional teams to integrate security early in the lifecycle. • Execute rigorous security due diligence on prospective cloud vendors, delivering transparent, data-driven r

• Developed the process & implimentation of Risk Management in Agile structured organization. • Developed and delivered risk management onboarding training for Aldi employees to foster a risk-aware culture. • Collaborated with operational risk managers across departments to improve risk quality and mitigation strategies. • Implemented risk monitoring KPIs on ServiceNow to track and analyze various risk reports efficiently

• Supported the planning and coordination of cross-border projects across IT, OT, and ServiceNow domains. • Collaborated with the PMO to align project activities and ensure effective progress tracking. • Contributed to vulnerability management efforts, ensuring alignment with audit and compliance requirements.

• Conducted penetration testing to identify security vulnerabilities and collaborated with teams to mitigate risks. • Acted as a level 1 SOC analyst, distinguishing false positives and reporting true breaches for investigation. • Performed vulnerability assessments, prioritized risks, and managed them within SLA guidelines.

• Conducted application penetration testing on payment applications, web platforms, and Android-based software and API. • Identified and prioritized vulnerability risks, communicating findings to developers to enhance security awareness. • Spearheaded vulnerability assessments to pinpoint and address critical vulnerabilities.

• Developed and delivered engaging content for cybersecurity courses, resulting in a 60% increase in student engagement. • Taught web penetration testing and Linux administration, preparing students for successful careers in cybersecurity. • Evaluated student performance through practical tasks, providing comprehensive evaluations to the Doctor.

Master’s thesis about proof & measuring the Audit gaps and the strategic blind spots in implementing Risk Management in Agile organization.