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Ashraf Ali Ismael has been working in the field of information technology for 25 years. He started his career as a computer professional working with major hi-tech players as well as startups in Silicon Valley, USA. Before moving back to the MENA region he was head of technical training for SGI, the computer producer, and a lecturer at San Jose State University. In addition to his industry involvement, Mr Ismael continues to lecture in the field of knowledge management, information security governance, and e-crime.
In his current capacity, Mr Ismael has managed the development and implementation of Qatar’s national information security policies, standards, guidelines and procedures to ensure ongoing maintenance of information security. He has also participated in drafting and reviewing the following a variety of laws, policies and guidelines in the state of Qatar including e-commerce law, e-crime law and personal data privacy law.
Mr Ismael earned a Business Degree in IT Management in 1986 (Egypt), an MBA in Technology Management in 1999 (USA), and Law Degree in 2008 (Egypt). Ashraf is also a Doctoral Researcher at RGU, UK.
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