Michel Bado
ICT & IS Governance | ICT Risk Management | IT Operations | Business Resilience | Infrastructure
Michel Bado
About Me
IT and Information Security professional with over a decade of experience managing critical, high-availability infrastructure across multiple entities and jurisdictions. ISC2-certified in Cybersecurity and a Certified ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 Lead Auditor, with hands-on experience building ISO 27001-aligned ISMS programs, privacy information management, and GDPR/DORA compliance. Skilled in cloud administration, network & firewall security, and leading teams to deliver reliable, secure IT operations even in demanding, low-latency environments.
- Age 36
- Residence Cyprus
- City Larnaca
- e-Mail [email protected]
- Languages Arabic, English, French and Assyrian
Areas of Expertise
Resume
Education
2007
Notre Dame University, LebanonBachelor of Science
Computer Science - Information Technology
Experience
December 2022 - Present
Credit Financier Invest (CFI) Ltd., CyprusGlobal IT Manager
- Build and maintain an ISO 27001-aligned ISMS across multiple entities and jurisdictions
- Lead risk management, GRC (Eramba), and GDPR/DORA compliance programs
- Administer Microsoft 365 security & compliance (Exchange Online, Intune, Azure AD, DLP, eDiscovery, audit)
- Manage FortiGate, IPSec VPN, and Cloudflare WAF/Zero Trust
- Bridge technical teams and leadership, delivering security awareness training
December 2021 - December 2022
CSC Europe, CyprusICT Network Engineer
- Installing, configuring, and maintaining routers, firewalls and virtual private networks.
- Enforce security policies
- Maintain and configure monitoring systems and appliances
- Supervise and monitor the data center to provide the internal and external networks with optimal uptime
- Conduct capacity assessments of existing infrastructure to ensure that it can support future growth
April 2017 - November 2021
Embassy of the U.A.E. in Beirut, LebanonOperations Specialist
- Maintaining the Embassy IT infrastructure. Consisting of Firewalls, Switches, Controllers, CCTV, Servers, Backup, and SCADA Systems
- Planning, maintaining, and implementing any IT requirement in order to keep the network safe and up to date
- Implemented and maintained the VISA issuance system and machines related to the system.
- Perform security awareness sessions for employees
May 2016 - April 2017
CFI - Credit Financier Invest, LebanonIT Manager
- Developing and maintaining the infrastructure and IT systems hosted on-premises and on the cloud
- Direct IT projects and technical activities across multiple project sites
- Effectively planning and executing all IT-related projects
- Recommending and implementing technological improvements and efficiencies
- Guide the design and implementation of cost-effective technical solutions that meet business needs.
December 2015 - May 2016
Active Networks, LebanonSecurity Systems Engineer
- Install and provide Support to multiple Clients, both remotely and on-site
- Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and breaches to protect the Clients from all kinds of Security weaknesses
- Plan and Manage the Clients projects
- IT Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Web Security, End Point Security, ITSM, Firewalls, Load Balancers, IPS
- Perform Live Proof of Concept to Customers also Deployment of (Shavlik, Netwrix, Barracuda Security Products, ESET ERA, Trend Micro Endpoint App Control, Solarwinds NPM/NCM/SAM)
January 2013 - November 2015
Mena InvestIT Coordinator
- Planned and designed a DR site with full redundancy for business continuity
- Planned and designed the network and infrastructure of a new office location from scratch and migrated all systems flawlessly, department at a time without any downtime
- Developing and maintaining the infrastructure and IT systems
- Maintenance & management of several critical Windows-based Server Environments running DCs, Microsoft Exchange also Oracle Database and Application, and SWIFT
- Responsible for effectively balancing the business needs with its IT capability, constantly reviewing processes and identifying ways to improve efficiency & service, and proactively managing all areas of Technology within the company
- Ensuring all IT systems, infrastructures, servers, networks and securities are running to an efficient level. Review, analyze and update quarterly a year as stated by the central bank of Lebanon
IT budgeting (OPEX/CAPEX)
IT organizational structure
IT policies and procedures
IT documentation
- Managing and monitoring backups in multiple locations
2009 - 2013
IT TradingTechnical Support / Network Administrator
- Part-time Job as a university student
- Install and configure wireless microwave links
- Install and configure FreePBX and Asterisk-based VoIP solutions
- Maintained the company's network infrastructure which provides WAN to clients
Skills %
Troubleshooting
Complex Problem Solving
Telecommunications
Design
Systems Analysis
Analytical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Time Management
Certificates
ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor
MTCNA - MikroTik Certified Network Associate
