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Ahmed Ibrahim

@ahmedibrahim3

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Fraud investigation manager skilled in detection, prevention and analytics.

Ethiopia

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role where I lead fraud detection teams, implement data-driven prevention strategies, collaborate with cross-functional and law enforcement partners, and grow professionally in cybersecurity and payments risk.

I am a fraud prevention and investigation manager with over 13 years' experience across telecom and financial services, including direct MPESA work and project management.

I design and deploy fraud detection frameworks, develop rules and scoring models, and write SQL and Python-based solutions to identify internal and external fraudsters.

I have led and grown investigative teams, coordinated with law enforcement, and prepared investigation reports and policies to strengthen compliance and reduce risk.

I hold a BSc in Computer Science and an MSc in Cybersecurity (Cyber Intelligence and Warfare), and I continuously update my skills through certifications in fraud detection, data protection and advanced analytics.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Manager Fraud Investigation

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Safaricom Ethiopia

Apr 2022 - Present (3 years 6 months)

Lead fraud prevention, detection and investigations for MPESA and GSM products, implemented rule-based detection models and fraud scoring, and developed compliance and investigation policies to mitigate internal and external fraud risks.

Fraud Detection SQL Python Machine Learning Risk Assessment Investigation Team Leadership

Research Council Manager

Information Network Security Administration

Sep 2020 - Apr 2022 (1 year 7 months)

Managed cybersecurity projects, conducted risk assessments and mitigation, and coordinated cross-functional teams to deliver security initiatives aligned with strategic objectives.

Project Management Risk Assessment Cybersecurity Reporting Compliance Team Leadership

Telecom Fraud Operation Lead

Information Network Security Administration

Jul 2018 - Sep 2020 (2 years 2 months)

Led a team to identify and mitigate telecom fraud using honeypots and optimized detection rules and algorithms to improve system accuracy and incident response.

Optimization Training Incident Response

Researcher & Pioneer Pool Director

Information Network Security Administration

Feb 2016 - Jul 2018 (2 years 5 months)

Developed telecom fraud analysis frameworks and a web-based TCG system, analyzed OTT fraud and SIMBOX activity, and led data analysis projects using network tools.

Fraud Analysis SIMBOX Analysis Wireshark Data Analysis Project Management

Telecom Fraud Analyst Team Lead

Information Network Security Administration

Feb 2016 - Nov 2016 (9 months)

Analyzed fraudster behavior to design mitigation strategies and developed a Fraud Management System for SS7 CDRs and IMSI tracking using open-source tools.

Fraud Analysis SS7 CDR Analysis IMSI Tracking Open Source Tools Team Leadership