MOHAMMED ABDULLAH GHABISH AL MAMARI
Muscat,Oman
Summary
Accomplished leader in enterprise technology and digital strategy, with a proven track record in driving digital transformation and innovation strategy. Expertise in integrated digital solutions, cybersecurity governance, and emerging technologies ensures robust infrastructure and secure platforms. Skilled in budgeting, cost leadership, and ROI governance, complemented by advanced negotiation and contract administration capabilities. Adept at engaging executive and government stakeholders to foster business development while ensuring regulatory compliance. Career goal: to leverage strategic sourcing and market research skills to enhance customer relationship management and value realisation.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
General Manager – Business Development & Digital/Cybersecurity Solutions
DreamLab Technologies Oman (DLOM)
Muscat
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Executive leadership for digital and cybersecurity solution strategy, aligned with national digital transformation and cybersecurity priorities.
- Drive Integrated Digital Solutions (IDS) across government, BFSI, telecom, and critical infrastructure sectors.
- Lead strategic partnerships, vendor ecosystems, and solution alliances.
- Oversee budget planning, revenue governance, and ROI-driven investments.
- Act as executive interface with government entities and national stakeholders.
- Defined company direction through careful strategic planning.
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) & Acting Chief Executive Officer
National Security Services Group (NSSG)
01.2020 - 12.2024
- Defined and executed enterprise-wide cybersecurity governance, standards, and resilience frameworks.
- Oversaw SOC operations, managed security services, and compliance programs.
- Integrated cybersecurity strategy with business growth, innovation, and continuity.
- As Acting CEO:
- Led company-wide operations, financial planning, and executive decision-making.
- Ensured business continuity, stakeholder confidence, and operational stability.
- (Acting CEO: Aug 2024 – Dec 2024)
- Managed high volume of Cybersecurity projects according to quality, schedule and budget targets.
Head of Information Security Division
Muscat Securities Market (MSM)
07.2014 - 01.2020
- Built and led MSM’s Information Security Management System (ISMS) aligned with ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT, ITIL.
- Developed cybersecurity strategy, policies, standards, and roadmaps.
- Led enterprise risk assessments, vulnerability management, and control design.
- Managed cybersecurity budgets, vendors, and transformation programs.
- Served as Secretary of the Information Security Committee.
Senior IT Network Specialist / Team Lead
Muscat Securities Market (MSM)
01.2010 - 01.2014
IT Technical Support Specialist
Muscat Securities Market (MSM)
01.2008 - 01.2010
Education
MBA - Information Technology
Middle East College
Muscat 09.2014 - 10.2016
BSc - Information Technology (Networking)
Higher College of Technology
Muscat 03.2003 - 01.2008
Professional Diploma - Strategic Leadership
Crest Well University
USSkills
- Enterprise Technology & Digital Strategy Leadership
- Integrated Digital Solutions (IDS) & Operating Models
- Cybersecurity Governance, Risk & Resilience
- Digital Transformation & Emerging Technologies
- Innovation Strategy & Value Realization
- ERP, Infrastructure & Secure Platforms
- Budgeting, Cost Leadership & ROI Governance
- Vendor, Contract & Strategic Sourcing
- Executive & Government Stakeholder Engagement
- Business development
- Regulatory compliance
- Market research
- Customer relationship management
- Contract administration
- Advanced negotiation
Certification
- CISSP
- ISO 27001 Lead Implementer
- CEH v9
- Certified Vulnerability Assessor
- Cisco CCNP
- Fortinet NSE4
- SANS SEC504 & SEC560
Languages
Arabic (Native)
English (Fluent)
Timeline
General Manager – Business Development & Digital/Cybersecurity Solutions
DreamLab Technologies Oman (DLOM)
01.2025 - 01.2026
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) & Acting Chief Executive Officer
National Security Services Group (NSSG)
01.2020 - 12.2024
MBA - Information Technology
Middle East College
09.2014 - 10.2016
Head of Information Security Division
Muscat Securities Market (MSM)
07.2014 - 01.2020
Senior IT Network Specialist / Team Lead
Muscat Securities Market (MSM)
01.2010 - 01.2014
IT Technical Support Specialist
Muscat Securities Market (MSM)
01.2008 - 01.2010
BSc - Information Technology (Networking)
Higher College of Technology
03.2003 - 01.2008
Professional Diploma - Strategic Leadership
Crest Well University