FAISAL AHMED ALYAHYA
Dubai
Summary
IT professional with hands-on experience in cybersecurity, software development, and technical support. Actively improving skills in AI, data privacy, and security while building on a strong foundation in cybersecurity. Always eager to learn, grow, and adapt to new technologies.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
IT APPLICATION MANAGER
ALBARQ SAIF PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES
10.2022 - Current
- Assisted in maintaining and developing internal IT applications.
- Gathered user feedback to suggest small usability improvements.
- Supported colleagues in ensuring systems followed security standards.
- Learned on the job while contributing to daily project operations.
FREELANCER
Self Employed
08.2019 - Current
- Worked on small to mid-sized web and mobile projects.
- Helped develop the AAAID event website for the SIAL convention.
- Supported the build of Easy Worker app for job matching.
- Contributed to the AAAID Agra ME convention website with technical adjustments.
INTERNSHIP IT HELPDESK/SUPPORT
Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and Dev
04.2018 - 09.2018
- Assisted staff with basic hardware, software, and network issues.
- Helped diagnose and resolve user problems under guidance.
- Supported routine updates, maintenance, and equipment setup.
- Learned configuration and installation tasks under supervision.
Education
Master of Science - CYBER SECURITY AND PEN TESTING
12.2023
Degree Awarded with First Class - Distinction
Associate of Science - DATA SCIENCE AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
09.2021
Bachelor of Science - IT AND MULTIMEDIA
08.2019
Skills
- Cybersecurity
- Programming
- Databases
- Hardware
- Data Management
- Security Practices
- AI Tools
- Version Control
- Team Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Communication
- Time Management
- Adaptability
- Continuous Learning
- Initiative
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 09/15/94
Languages
Arabic
English
Competitions Awards Recognitions
- Certificate of Recognition & Winning, Emirates NBD Group, 05/01/16
- Certificate of Recognition, GITEX 2017 [University of Sharjah], 10/01/17
- Certificate of Recognition, UAE Innovation Week [University of Sharjah], 02/01/18
Academic Certifications
- Cybersecurity Policy for Water and Electricity Infrastructures, Coursera [University of Colorado], 2023
- Homeland Security & Cybersecurity Connection, Coursera [University of Colorado], 2023
- Cybersecurity Policy for Aviation and Internet Infrastructures, Coursera [University of Colorado], 2024
- Security for Artificial Intelligence Software and Services, Coursera [Board Infinity], 2024
- Data Security, Udacity, Ongoing
- Data Privacy, Udacity, Ongoing
Timeline
IT APPLICATION MANAGER - ALBARQ SAIF PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES
10.2022 - Current
FREELANCER - Self Employed
08.2019 - Current
INTERNSHIP IT HELPDESK/SUPPORT - Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and Dev
04.2018 - 09.2018
MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY DUBAI - Master of Science, CYBER SECURITY AND PEN TESTING
MANCHESTER INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY - Associate of Science, DATA SCIENCE AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
UNIVERSITY OF SHARJAH - Bachelor of Science, IT AND MULTIMEDIA
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