Ibtihal Ali
@ibtihalali
Senior IT auditor and graphic designer blending information security with creative design.
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I am a Senior IT Auditor with extensive experience assessing IT departments across governmental entities, specializing in general controls, network security, Active Directory, database access, and IT governance. I led audits of 30+ departments, evaluated 50+ systems, reviewed Cisco router/firewall configurations, supervised an Audit Universe System covering 500+ institutions, and helped review SWIFT controls, producing detailed reports and recommendations to senior management.
I also work as a freelance graphic designer, delivering brand identities, print and digital assets, CV designs optimized for ATS, and simple website builds using HTML/CSS. I combine technical audit rigor with creative problem-solving, coach junior staff, and drive process improvements that increased audit efficiency by 40%.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Freelance Graphic Designer
IDesigns
Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 5 months)
Founded a design service offering logos, print and digital collateral, CVs and small websites, delivering projects that improved client ATS performance and produced portfolios for social media.
Senior IT Auditor
National Audit Chamber
Jan 2017 - Jun 2024 (7 years 5 months)
Assessed over 30 IT departments across government entities, evaluated 50+ systems and 40+ network devices, and produced 20+ detailed IT audit reports that informed senior management and improved audit efficiency by 40%.
IT Operations Support Engineer
Electronic Banking Services Company
Nov 2011 - Nov 2012 (1 year)
Performed UAT for a clearing system used by 30+ banks, provided technical telephone support to banking clients, and validated card personalization processes for 100+ cards daily.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Khartoum
Master of Information Security, Information Security
Completed a Master of Information Security focused on information security principles and practices.
University of Khartoum
Bachelor of Information Technology, Information Technology
Earned a Bachelor of Information Technology covering core IT subjects and practical computing skills.
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Portfolio
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