Othman Guessous

Managed cybersecurity programs and projects, including the outsourcing and overhaul of the SGMA SOC and the implementation of new SOC services like Threat Hunting. Led project steering committees and monitored IT security requirements for third parties.

Managed and supervised a team of 20 FTEs, overseeing two functional areas: Referential, Access Management and Savings, Insurance, and Securities. Led all program and project activities from design thinking to system toggle, ensuring budget and objective adherence.

Created and organized the Cybersecurity & IT Risks Department, managing a team of 16 FTEs across IT risk management, cybersecurity, IT continuity, and access right management. Led strategic IT risk programs and projects, ensuring compliance with the bank's IS security policy.

Managed purchasing activities, projects, and steering committees, ensuring compliance with the bank's IS security policy. Monitored IT security and continuity indicators, and planned DRP exercises for critical assets.

Managed project business plans and financial dashboards, negotiating commercial proposals with suppliers and monitoring legal aspects. Wrote functional and technical specifications, end-user test plans, and ensured financial and schedule monitoring.

Managed project business plans and financial dashboards, negotiating commercial proposals and monitoring legal aspects. Wrote functional and technical specifications for projects and electronic banking procedures, and ensured financial and schedule monitoring.

Reformed the WAFACASH information system and migrated applications to a single platform respecting SOA architecture. Developed new products like a prepaid cards application and integrated CASH EXPRESS with Attijariwafa Bank Core Banking System.

Completed a program focused on machine learning using Python, covering topics from linear models to deep learning architectures. Gained practical skills in implementing various ML algorithms and understanding their applications.

Participated in a postgraduate program specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Developed expertise in advanced AI/ML concepts and their practical applications in business contexts.

Activities and societies: Thesis: Implementation of the PMO

Earned a Master of Science degree with a focus on Projects & Programmes Management. Completed a thesis on the 'Implementation of the PMO', demonstrating strong project management capabilities.

Activities and societies: Thesis: Development of a VoIP solution for 3G mobile telephony

Obtained a Master of Science in Software Engineering, with a thesis focused on the 'Development of a VoIP solution for 3G mobile telephony'. Gained comprehensive knowledge in software development and engineering principles.

Activities and societies: Thesis: Mathematical interpolation under Maple

Completed preparatory classes for the Grandes Ecoles of Engineers, focusing on advanced mathematical concepts. Developed a thesis on 'Mathematical interpolation under Maple', enhancing analytical and problem-solving skills.