YAYousef Aburabie
@yousefaburabie
Strategic IT executive driving cloud, cybersecurity, and digital transformation for global banking.
JordanWhat I'm looking for
I am a strategic technology executive with 17+ years of global banking experience delivering enterprise IT strategy, digital transformation, and cyber resilience at scale. I have led multi-million-dollar transformations and advised C-suite and boards on technology, risk, and innovation.
As Vice President and Head of IT Infrastructure, I defined and executed enterprise IT strategy across 20+ countries, drove hybrid multi-cloud adoption, strengthened disaster recovery and resiliency programs, and governed multi-million-dollar budgets while optimizing vendor ecosystems.
I build and mentor high-performing global teams, foster a culture of innovation and accountability, and am positioned to step into CIO/CTO roles by combining deep technical expertise with business acumen and financial stewardship.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Vice President – Head of IT Infrastructure
Arab Bank
Oct 2022 - Present (3 years 3 months)
Define and execute enterprise IT strategy across global operations for 20+ countries, driving hybrid multi-cloud adoption, IT modernization, and resiliency programs that improved availability and reduced operational costs. Govern multi-million-dollar budgets, optimize vendor contracts, and advise C-suite and boards on IT risk and innovation.
Regional Head of IT Infrastructure
Arab Bank
Jan 2016 - Oct 2022 (6 years 9 months)
Led regional IT operations across Levant & North Africa, implementing hybrid cloud solutions, standardizing infrastructure, and strengthening resiliency while optimizing costs via vendor consolidation and strategic sourcing.
Regional Data Storage & Recovery Manager
Arab Bank
Jan 2012 - Jan 2016 (4 years)
Directed enterprise storage, backup, and disaster recovery across Levant & North Africa, establishing standardized frameworks for data resiliency, lifecycle management, and regulatory-compliant business continuity.
Senior IT Infrastructure Specialist
Arab Bank
Jan 2008 - Jan 2012 (4 years)
Provided enterprise infrastructure expertise in storage, virtualization, and business continuity, contributing to major global IT programs supporting data centers and mission-critical platforms.
IT Support Engineer
CTI-Group
Jan 2005 - Jan 2008 (3 years)
Supported and deployed enterprise IT infrastructure, networks, and servers, implementing and maintaining Windows Server, Exchange, Active Directory, and Citrix solutions for clients.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
NANew York Institute of Technology, Amman
Master of Science, Information, Network, and Computer Security
2005 - 2007
Completed a Master of Science in Information, Network, and Computer Security focusing on network and information security principles and practices.
Applied Science University
Bachelor of Software Engineering, Software Engineering
2001 - 2005
Earned a Bachelor of Software Engineering with studies in software development, engineering principles, and systems design.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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