• PhD of Computer and Information Science (Oct 2016) from the University of South Australia (Australia).
• Master of Computer Science (Aug 2010) from the University of Jordan (HKJ).
• Bachelor of Computer Science (Mar 2007) from the University of Sindh (Pakistan).

• Completed vocational training in Security Awareness Training, Flexible Learning Design, and specialized security topics like Phishing Fundamentals, Social Engineering, and Email Spoofing.
• Holds a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) (Lev.1) and an International Computer Driving License (ICDL).

Networking and Cybersecurity, Cybercrime & Cybersecurity Regulations, Network Security & Intelligent Threat Analysis, Cyber Forensics, Data Communication, and Intro to Switching & Routing. Expertise includes exceptional cybersecurity knowledge (GRC & Technical) and outstanding course development and delivery. Has over 18 years’ experience in Information Technology, focusing on Networking and Cybersecurity.

• PhD Thesis entitled “Securing Voice over IP for SIP over MANETs”.
• Master’s Thesis entitled “Securing SIP over Ad hoc Network”. Authored or co-authored several publications on topics such as domain-based multi-cluster SIP solutions for MANETs, interference-aware multipath routing protocols, and securing SIP over Ad hoc Networks.
• Served on the Technical Program Committee and Reviewer for multiple international conferences including MODSIM (2013, 2015, 2017) and IEEE conferences.

• Awarded a 3 years contract to provide consultation/course development service to the UAE federal government (Aug 2023).
• Received the prestigious Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) scholarship (Jan 2013)
• Awarded a 2-year grant to support SME from the Australian & South Australian Government (Jan 2022).
• Awarded Best Presentation at the ATCS conference in China (2014).

• Committee Member of The Modelling and Simulation Society of Australia and New Zealand Inc. (since June 2012).
• Member of the Australian Computer Society (since June 2012).
• Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) (since April 2015).

• Consulting Director at Cyber Elite Australia, focusing on cybersecurity and business transformation consultations.
• Consultant at MIU City University Miami (April 2025). Held various Adjunct Faculty and Visiting Faculty roles at American University in Dubai, Murdoch University - Dubai, and Rochester Institute of Technology - Dubai (2024–2025).
• Served as Course Developer/Coordinator/Manager at the University of South Australia & Navitas Pty Ltd (Jul 2016 – May 2022).
• Worked as an IT Consultant / Team leader / Net Admin + PR In charge at the Embassy of the Kingdom of Bahrain (Jun 2007 – Aug 2012).