2021 ADIB Star Award received from GCEO
HASSAN KARAHAMO
Technology Service Continuity | Technology Strategy | Governance, Risk & Compliance | Enterprise Architecture
Abu Dhabi,UAE
Summary
Experienced Technology Service Continuity and Resilience Assistant Manager with over 12 years of Banking and Finance sector experience. Highly organized, skilled in managing complex technology infrastructure change management, process improvement programs, and project implementations. Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams to deliver innovative initiatives on time. Expertise in developing and implementing Technology Strategies, analyzing complex business problems, and ensuring business continuity and technology resiliency. Ideal candidate for any Technology Governance position.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certificates
3
3
Languages
Work History
Technology Service Continuity and Resilience
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank
Abu Dhabi
11.2018 - Current
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Assist and participate in strategic direction, tactical management, emergency planning and disaster recovery strategies
- Supervising and supporting Business Continuity plans and Procedures.
- Develop and manage Business Continuity Plans and Procedures, providing regular status updates to Business Continuity Steering Committees.
- Participate as stakeholder in Cloud Migration project
- Conduct annual testing of technical components of Business Continuity Plans and coordinate at least one simulation exercise per year involving all critical business units.
- Provide 24/7 on-call support for any emergency that may require activation of Business Continuity Plans and serve as liaison between Crisis Management Team.
- Liaise with ITD BCM Manager for service continuity and disaster recovery strategies, business impact analyses, and documentation of procedures.
- Maintain IT Disaster Recovery Operational Plans and related documentations.
- Manage IT Disaster Recovery Rehearsals, planning, communication, scheduling, execution, and reporting.
- Contribute to Business Continuity Planning program and ensure maintenance of ITD Business Continuity document information.
- Review existing disaster recovery, crisis management, or business continuity plans.
- Establish, maintain, and test call trees to ensure appropriate communication during disaster.
- Prepare training and awareness presentations or materials for service continuity.
- Monitor and prepare Technology Average Service Availability
- Stay informed about technological developments in industry and ensure team is up to date.
ITD-GRC Coordinator (Project Engineer) for ADIB
Raqmiyat LLC
Abu Dhabi
10.2013 - 11.2018
- Develop and implement technology governance policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
- Conduct risk assessments and identify potential threats to organization's technology infrastructure and data.
- Monitor and report on technology-related risks and compliance issues to senior management and stakeholders.
- Collaborate with internal teams to implement controls and mitigation strategies to reduce technology-related risks.
- Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and evolving regulatory requirements to ensure organization is prepared to adapt and comply.
- Assist SVP Head of IT Governance, Risk and Compliance with executive duties and administrative support.
Credit Analyst and Service Officer
Al Hilal Bank
Abu Dhabi
03.2011 - 03.2013
- Working in Islamic financial leading bank with delivering neutral, competent and problem-free service were keystones of this position and achieving targets assigned by area managers as well as providing constructive and ongoing feedback on improvement of services and processes which may either reduce cycle of time or enhance customer satisfaction.
- Less than one year later, Management promoted me to work as junior credit analyst in credit department.
Education
BBA - Financial And Banking Sciences
Aleppo Faculty of Economics
Aleppo, Syria Arab Republic 09.2006 - 09.2010
High School Diploma -
Bassam Al Omar Secondary School
Aleppo, Syria Arab Republic 09.2004 - 06.2006
Skills
Technology Strategy
undefinedCertification
Certified Disaster Recovery Professional EDRP
Software
2017 Certificate of Recognition for ADIB Data Centers setup and Configuration from Head of GRC
2015 Certificate of Recognition for Department Achievements from Head of GRC
Personal Info
- Birth Date: 01/01/1988
- Marital Status: Married
- Nationality: Syrian
- Notice Period: 2 Months
Additional Information
I have participated and Completed below Projects:
- IT Service Continuity project Implementation
- ISTP - Information Security Transformation Program
- Data Centers configuration
- Cloud Migration
- HP Score card dashboard implementation
- Integrated management system certification ISO 9001, ISO 27001
- Process streamlining
Interests
Predictive Analytics Essential - Data Mining
Spring Cloud Load Balancing
Sustainability Strategies
Effective Data Scientists
Artificial Intelligence from EIBFS
Blockchain from EIBFS
Cyber Security Essential from EIBFS
FinTech from EIBFS
Open Banking from EIBFS
Advanced Payment Solution from EIBFS
Internet Of Things IOT from EIBFS
RPA Robotic Process Automation from EIBFS
Timeline
Technology Service Continuity and Resilience
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank
11.2018 - Current
ITD-GRC Coordinator (Project Engineer) for ADIB
Raqmiyat LLC
10.2013 - 11.2018
Credit Analyst and Service Officer
Al Hilal Bank
03.2011 - 03.2013
BBA - Financial And Banking Sciences
Aleppo Faculty of Economics
09.2006 - 09.2010
High School Diploma -
Bassam Al Omar Secondary School
09.2004 - 06.2006
Hobbies
- Swimming
- Football
- Photography
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