Aug 2024 – Jul 2025 · 11 mos · Tanzania

• Key Responsibilities:
• Attend and participate in scheduled meetings and the Annual General Meetings.
• Advocate for fraud prevention and ethical practices.
• Collaborate with other committee members and share valuable insights.
• Focus on empowering people, optimizing processes, and integrating technology.

Oct 2017 – Present · 8 yrs 8 mos · Tanzania · Hybrid

• Direct enterprise wide security investigations and fraud risk programs across M Pesa, telecom infrastructure, and digital services, protecting millions of customers while enabling trusted growth.
• Led cross functional programs (IT, security, finance, product, legal) that reduced cyber, fraud, and revenue leakage exposures across national digital platforms.
• Acted as liaison with regulators and law enforcement (TCRA, TRA, PCCB), co designing data sharing and incident response protocols for compliant digital products.
• Directed complex investigations into organized cyber fraud, SIM swap attacks, and mobile money schemes using digital forensics and cross border coordination.
• Thwarted a USD 2.2M cyber fraud attack by coordinating four government agencies, three banks, and two countries, preserving trust in mobile money ecosystems.
• Maintained 100% regulatory compliance while achieving ~48 hour incident response across enterprise fraud programs, strengthening supervisory confidence.
• Conducted ongoing threat modeling, vulnerability assessments, and security control design for high risk products, feeding lessons back into enterprise security governance.

Jan 2017 – Sep 2017 · 8 mos · Dar es salaam, Tanzania

• Vulnerability Risk Assessment Leadership: Spearheaded a comprehensive Vulnerability Risk Assessment to bolster security measures in high-risk regions, enhancing safety and operational resilience.
• Collaboration on Compliance Directives:
• Actively collaborated with both internal teams and external partners to gather, analyze, and interpret compliance directives, ensuring thorough understanding and implementation across the board.
• Criminal Intelligence Analysis:
• Focused on gathering and analyzing criminal intelligence, providing crucial insights to both internal and external stakeholders, aiding in proactive security measures and decision-making.
• Notable Achievements:
• Successfully conducted a detailed risk assessment focusing on ethics, compliance, and security, identifying key areas for improvement and actionable solutions.
• Played a pivotal role in facilitating the translation and interpretation of government compliance directives, ensuring alignment with organizational practices.
• Made significant contributions to the development and implementation of risk reduction strategies across various operational areas, mitigating potential threats effectively.

Jan 2013 – Mar 2014 · 1 yr 2 mos · Tanzania

• Program Review Initiative:
• Developed and managed the Safety and Security Program Review initiative, focusing on enhancing organizational protocols and procedures.
• Security Posture Enhancement:
• Instrumental in improving the organization’s security posture through the introduction of targeted improvement programs, elevating safety standards and operational efficiency.
• Leadership in Crisis Management:
• Successfully led the evacuation of staff during the Tanzania Mtwara gas riots, demonstrating exceptional crisis management and coordination skills.
• Notable Achievements:
• Conducted comprehensive security risk assessments and gap analyses, identifying critical areas for enhancement and implementing effective solutions.
• Spearheaded the procurement process for a security company, ensuring robust security measures across various office locations.
• Orchestrated and executed successful evacuations during critical incidents, ensuring the safety and security of all personnel involved.

Apr 2009 – Present · 17 yrs 2 mos · worldwide

• assistant to the Foreign Minister of Tanzania on Security Matters(2014-2015)
• Provided essential assistance on internal and external security matters, offering strategic advice to enhance national security policies.
• Principal Advisor on Risk Management and Safety
• Currently leads as the chief advisor on all aspects of risk management and safety, ensuring effective strategies and best practices across various institutions.
• Developer and Trainer of Security Awareness Programs
• Created and executed comprehensive security awareness programs, delivering training to company personnel at all levels to foster a culture of security mindfulness.
• Lead for Risk Management Policy Implementation and Review
• Oversaw the application and periodic review of critical risk management policies, such as Emergency Response and Crisis Management Plans.
• Relationship Manager with Clients, Contractors, and Customers
• Expertly maintained and managed relationships with a wide range of clients, contractors, and customers, enhancing collaboration and communication.
• Security Threat Analyst for Local and National Assessments
• Performed detailed analyses of local and national security threats, providing insights essential for strategic planning and readiness.
• Enterprise Security Process Support and Risk Assessment Advisor
• Supported company Business Units in developing and executing comprehensive security strategies, including conducting risk assessments and recommending security measures.
• Safety and Security Evaluator for Company-Owned Service Stations
• Regularly evaluated safety and security protocols at company-owned service stations, working closely with company officials to mitigate risks to personnel and assets.

Jan 2002 – Jan 2009 · 7 yrs · United Kingdom

• Checkpoint Security Operations:
• Executed stringent security protocols at control points, ensuring rigorous identification and clearance procedures for all personnel and vehicles. Maintained high alertness to ensure operational security.
• Multinational Division Collaboration in Conflict Zone:
• Actively engaged in joint operations with the Multinational Division during the Iraq deployment. Tasked with resolving complex security challenges in dynamic and hostile environments.
• Operational Flexibility and Discipline:
• Displayed exceptional adaptability and discipline in diverse operational roles. Upheld the ethos and values of the British Army, exemplifying the soldier’s creed in every mission.
• Notable Achievements:
• Joint Operational Collaboration:
• Successfully coordinated with military contractors and allied service members, enhancing operational effectiveness and interoperability.
• Served in Operation TELIC 3:
• Integral to the security operations in Al Basrah. Conducted reconnaissance, threat analysis, and force protection measures, significantly contributing to mission success and stabilization efforts in the region.