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Coach Abdul

@coachabdul

IAM specialist at VDL Groep securing hybrid Entra ID and Active Directory environments with automated identity lifecycle workflows.

United Arab Emirates

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What I'm looking for

I’m ready to bring my current IAM and cybersecurity knowledge, along with experience adapting through challenging transitions, to my next professional chapter. I’m interested in a team that values taking on challenges and building solutions from scratch.

At VDL Groep, I manage and secure identity lifecycles across hybrid Entra ID and Active Directory environments. I design access controls including Conditional Access, MFA, SSO, and Privileged Identity Management role governance.

I also develop access packages and Joiner-Mover-Leaver workflows to automate identity management, and support security configurations for Exchange Online, Intune, and Defender.

At Gemeente Best, I was assigned to rearrange a SQL database and migrate it from MS-Access to Oracle. Earlier, at Eltamimi, I implemented least-privilege IAM principles in Active Directory while maintaining hosting and backend systems.

My path included a career break and relocation, during which I worked in logistics and technical labor while keeping my technology skills current through self-development and freelance projects. I’m now pursuing a Master of Science in Computer Science at Ball State University.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Founder

Current

Nubria

Apr 2026 - Present (7 months)

Worked as Founder at Nubria.

Current

Identity and Access Management expert

Current

VDL Groep

Jun 2023 - Present (3 years 5 months)

• Managed and secured identity lifecycle for numerous identities across hybrid Entra ID and Active Directory environments.
• Designed and implemented Conditional Access, Multi-Factor Authentication, Single Sign-On, and Privileged Identity Management role governance.
• Developed and maintained access packages and workflows for Joiner-Mover-Leaver automation, ensuring efficient identity manageme

Relocation

Career Break

Oct 2016 - Nov 2022 (6 years 1 month)

My Journey Wasn't Lineal And That’s My Greatest Strength
We often talk about career paths as straight lines, but life rarely works that way.

When I was forced to start over as a refugee, I didn’t just leave my home behind; I temporarily lost the ability to use my hard-earned certificates and professional experience. Facing systemic barriers and immediate survival needs, I had to pivot.

I didn’t

System Administrator

Gemeente Best

Mar 2016 - Aug 2016 (5 months)

Assigned to re-arrange SQL database and migrate from MS-Access to Oracle

E marketing manager, inventory control

Eltamimi

Jun 2013 - Oct 2014 (1 year 4 months)

• Developed and executed digital marketing assets to enhance brand visibility.
• Redesigned the company's web presence to improve user experience and engagement.
• Maintained hosting and backend systems, ensuring smooth internal workflows.
• Implemented IAM principles with a focus on least privilege in Active Directory.

IT Manager

Safenat Alsalam

Jan 2009 - Sep 2009 (8 months)

• Re-designed IT infrastructure to enhance operational efficiency and support business growth.
• Configured Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems to ensure secure user access.
• Led VoIP deployment and network improvements to optimize communication and connectivity.
• Managed ERP and Lifecycle workflows for accounts and Privileged Access Management (PAM) to streamline processes.