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Daniel Kaguongo

@danielkaguongo

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Accomplished cybersecurity leader with over 15 years of experience.

Papua New Guinea

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to leverage my expertise in cybersecurity and risk management while contributing to meaningful compliance initiatives.

I am an accomplished cybersecurity leader with over 15 years of experience in information security management and risk governance. My expertise lies in security operations and regulatory compliance, where I have successfully delivered 45% operational efficiency through architecture modernization. I have directed security incident response operations with a remarkable 99.9% recovery reliability, showcasing my commitment to maintaining robust security postures.

In my current role as Manager of Information Security & Cloud Architecture at PNG DataCo, I lead enterprise-wide ISO/IEC 27001:2022 ISMS implementation and manage cross-functional security engineering teams. My initiatives have elevated risk compliance ratings by 25% across multiple organizations, and I am passionate about fostering a culture of security awareness and operational resilience. I am now seeking a Head of OCS position at the OPCW, where I can leverage my risk management and security audit skills to support your mission of ensuring compliance with the Chemical Weapons Convention.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Manager – Information Security & Cloud Architecture

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PNG DataCo

Jun 2021 - Present (4 years 1 month)

Directed enterprise-wide ISO/IEC 27001:2022 ISMS implementation, internal audits, and risk governance frameworks, ensuring full certification alignment with international regulatory standards (IAEA, NIST CSF, HIPAA, GDPR). Led cross-functional security engineering and operations teams to design and implement technical security controls for hybrid cloud and on-prem environments (Microsoft Azure, AW

ISO 27001 Cloud Security Incident Response Security Architecture Microsoft Azure AWS Linux

ICT Consultant

Simbu Provincial Government

Jan 2017 - Dec 2020 (3 years 11 months)

Delivered digital literacy programs and security awareness training to over 200+ civil servants to elevate information security culture. Managed ICT infrastructure deployments with a strong focus on system security, governance, and operational resilience.

Security Awareness System Security Governance SharePoint)Microsoft Teams Disaster Recovery

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Georgia Institute of Technology

Master of Science, Cybersecurity - Information Security

Pursued a Master of Science in Cybersecurity with a focus on Information Security. This program enhanced my expertise in advanced cybersecurity concepts and practices.

Kenya Methodist University

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, building a strong foundation in computing principles. The curriculum covered various aspects of computer science.

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

Diploma, Computer Science

Obtained a Diploma in Computer Science, gaining foundational knowledge in computer systems and applications. This program provided essential skills for a career in technology.