Strategic IT Operations Executive with expertise in driving Information Security programs within business units. A big picture visionary delivers business continuity while ensuring best in class security systems; implementing new technologies and process improvements to ensure up to date technology platforms. Leads by example, modelling accountability, ownership, and clear and consistent communication. Adaptable leader, builds and fosters talented teams, champions excellence and innovation. An author, public speaker, motivator, passionate about information security and data privacy. Over the years Samer was able to build DevOps teams from ground up, lead corporate wide complex modernization projects, and move IT operation from on-premises to cloud without causing any business outage. Samer is the IT Security leader and CISO with one of Canada’s largest health benefits providers. Focusing on the security and privacy of members’ data. Also, leading security delivery within a complex digital transformation program. Samer was the Technology Operations and security leader with Canada’s #1 meal kit provider, leading a team of professionals in Cybersecurity, IT Infrastructure and Operations. Samer was the VP Infrastructure and Chief Information Security Officer to the largest payment processing network in Canada, leading a team of 70 professionals. Samer was the Head of Information Security and Internal Controls for one of the well-known retailers in Canada. Leading a team of security professionals to provide the best information security protection possible and maintain compliance with regulator’s requirements. Before, Samer was the CISO for the Canadian office of a Global IT Consultancy company. He Managed a team which was responsible for providing a complete cyber security service externally to the clients and internally within a Global structure. Samer was the CISO for the largest payment processing company in Canada. Samer could maintain PCI-DSS complaint status for the company for 2012 – 2014 and PA-DSS status for all their payment applications. In addition, Samer served with the largest network provider for white label ATMs with the same capacity. Samer have more than 30 years’ experience in Information Security and Information Technology Infrastructure support. Samer holds a degree in Computer Science and Information Technology. PCIISA, PCIP, CISM. Samer published two books in Computer Maintenance. Both books are part of the Grade 11 & 12 curriculum.