Mazin Al-Abri
Muscat,Oman
Summary
Cybersecurity and R&D leader with 14+ years of experience designing and building secure, high-performance software and cybersecurity solutions. Hands-on expertise in software development (C++, Python, PHP), secure coding, cryptography, and Linux networking. Currently serving as Head of R&D & Acting Head of Cyber Security (Red Team) at NSSG. Previously managed R&D at Dreamlab Technologies Oman, driving product innovation, coding practices, and cross-team collaboration with QA and DevOps. Skilled in Agile SDLC, CI/CD pipelines, and building scalable SaaS products from scratch.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Research & Development Manager
Dreamlab Technologies Oman
Muscat, Oman
01.2025 - Current
- Led R&D initiatives to design and develop cybersecurity software products with a focus on scalability, performance, and security
- Directed the design and development of cybersecurity platforms such as DmarcOM,
- Wrote secure, maintainable code in C++, Python, and PHP
- Collaborated with architects and product teams to define technical specifications
- Conducted code reviews and mentored junior developers on OOP, design patterns, and secure coding
- Worked with QA and DevOps to ensure smooth CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, Jenkins)
- Optimized performance using Linux networking stack and cryptographic methods
- Documented development workflows and technical designs.
Head of R&D & Acting Head of Cyber Security (Red Team)
National Security Services Group (NSSG)
Muscat, Oman
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Maintain and development of cybersecurity platforms such as HashStrike, and PassRay.
- Actively engaged in software development lifecycle (SDLC) from requirements gathering to deployment.
- Collaborated with product owners and architects to make architecture decisions.
- Implemented secure development practices and threat modeling.
- Conducted peer code reviews, ensuring adherence to clean code and security best practices.
- Worked with QA, DevOps, and Red Team engineers to integrate CI/CD pipelines.
- Applied networking protocols and cryptographic algorithms to optimize system performance.
Head of Cyber Monitoring & Risk Management
Oman National CERT – MTCIT
Muscat
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Directed cyber monitoring, VAPT, and risk management functions.
- Designed and executed national cyber intelligence strategies.
- Managed cyber drills and integrated threat intelligence into national strategy.
Team Leader – Cyber Threats & Risk Management
Oman National CERT – ITA
, Oman
03.2013 - 09.2022
- Led VAPT teams for government and national infrastructure.
- Built Cyber Threat Intelligence Gathering System to detect attacks against Oman.
- Conducted readiness assessments for CERTs (Palestine, Jordan, Sudan, Kenya, Bahrain).
Network Engineer
Governorate of Muscat
Muscat
06.2011 - 02.2013
- Administered and maintained Governorate’s entire network infrastructure.
- Supervised upgrade projects and ensured service availability.
Education
BSc - Information Technology (Computer Networks)
01.2005 - 01.2010
Skills
- Software Development (C, Python, PHP, MySQL)
- Linux Networking & Cryptography
- Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing
- Threat Intelligence & Early Warning Systems
- Secure Coding & Threat Modeling
- SDLC & Agile Development
- CI/CD (Git, GitLab CI, Jenkins, Docker)
- Architecture & Design Patterns
- Collaboration with QA & DevOps
- Technical Documentation (Confluence/Wiki)
Certification
- EC-Council Certified CISO (CCISO) – 2017
- SANS GWAPT – Web Application Penetration Tester – 2016
- SANS SEC504 – Hacker Tools & Incident Handling – 2014
- SANS SEC401 – Security Essentials Bootcamp – 2013
- CISMP – Information Security Management Principles – 2019
- CWSP – Wireless, IoT & Mobile Ethical Hacking – 2019
- CompTIA Network+ – 2010
Languages
Arabic (Native)
English (Fluent)
Timeline
Research & Development Manager
Dreamlab Technologies Oman
01.2025 - Current
Head of R&D & Acting Head of Cyber Security (Red Team)
National Security Services Group (NSSG)
01.2024 - 12.2024
Head of Cyber Monitoring & Risk Management
Oman National CERT – MTCIT
09.2022 - 12.2023
Team Leader – Cyber Threats & Risk Management
Oman National CERT – ITA
03.2013 - 09.2022
Network Engineer
Governorate of Muscat
06.2011 - 02.2013
BSc - Information Technology (Computer Networks)
01.2005 - 01.2010
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