Riyaz Kallayimmel

Results-driven IT Project Manager with over 19 years of extensive experience in leading cross-functional teams to successful project outcomes. Skilled in cybersecurity, cloud transformation, and program management. Proven track record of delivering multimillion-dollar projects, achieving ISO certifications, and streamlining technical support processes. Adept at fostering stakeholder relationships, driving strategic planning, and ensuring end-to-end delivery excellence.

● Spearheaded the development of ITIL processes, policies, procedures, and guidelines for a prominent Qatar-based oil and gas company.
● Led a comprehensive certification initiative for a public telecom company in Qatar, successfully attaining PCI-DSS, SOC 2, and ISO compliance.
● Managed the end-to-end delivery of a Capital Budget Management enterprise system, currently serving 100+ government agencies throughout Qatar.
● Directed the tendering and implementation of a £21 million CCTV project across 220 remote sites in Qatar, featuring live video analytics.
● Orchestrated the successful implementation of ISMS/BCMS, resulting in ISO 27001/22301 accreditation for a distinguished government agency with 2500 employees.
● Prepared a major government organization for FIFA by procuring and executing 9 essential cybersecurity control projects, ensuring full cybersecurity compliance.

● Master of Computer Science, 2004 - University of Calicut, India
● Bachelor of Physics, 2002 - University of Calicut, India
● PMP (Project Management Professional), ACP(Agile Certified Practitioner),CISA(Certified
Information Security Auditor), ITIL V4(Information Technology Integrated Library), ISO: 27001, 22301 implementor, CISSP(Certified Information Systems Security Professional) course completed, and PgMP(Program Management Professional) course completed.