Abdullah Abu Rasin

IT & InfoSec Leader | Secure Digital Transformation for Mega-Program Delivery | Enterprise Architecture • Governance • Cybersecurity

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

About

Technology does not fail only because of tools. It fails when strategy, governance, security, architecture, and execution drift apart. My work is to close that drift. I lead IT and information security in complex program-delivery environments, helping organizations build secure, governed, scalable digital capabilities that support operational excellence and measurable business value. My focus sits at the intersection of: - Enterprise Architecture - IT Governance - Cybersecurity and Information Security - Digital Transformation - Service Delivery and Operational Resilience - Executive Technology Advisory At JASARA PMC, my work supports technology initiatives connected to strategic project delivery, business process improvement, secure digital adoption, and stronger organizational capability. The outcomes I care about are simple: - Better control. - Better decisions. - Better resilience. - Better business value from technology. My leadership philosophy: - Trace the drift. Architect the control. - Realize measurable value. I write about practical IT leadership, secure digital transformation, enterprise architecture, governance, cybersecurity, and the future of technology execution in Saudi Arabia.

Experience

  • Director of Information Technology at Jasara Program Management Company
    Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Founder at ArtZone
    Oct 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 9 mos

  • Head of Technology at Tasheel Finance
    Apr 2024 - Jun 2025 · 1 yr 3 mos

  • Chief Information Security Officer at SAICO Insurance
    Aug 2023 - Jan 2025 · 1 yr 6 mos

  • King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · On-site)
    • Information Technology & Information Security Director
      Aug 2022 - Aug 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo

      -Streamlined business IT processes, enhancing efficiency and productivity. -Implemented robust security protocols, ensuring data integrity and network access. -Led a cross-functional team in upgrading business systems and processes. -Fostered strategic partnerships with vendors and third-party stakeholders. -Developed and implemented a comprehensive enterprise information security and IT risk management program. -Collaborated with business units to conduct risk assessments and facilitate risk management processes. -Led the information security organization, providing guidance and raising awareness of risk management concerns. -Played a key role in business technology planning, providing insights into future technology trends and systems.

    • Head of Information Technology & Security
      Aug 2021 - Aug 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo

      -Oversaw department budgets, ensuring efficient allocation of resources. -Implemented and maintained robust security measures, safeguarding organizational assets. -Conducted information security audits and managed a team of security professionals. -Provided comprehensive training to personnel on information security best practices. -Evaluated technology architecture for vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and potential improvements. -Led technological upgrades and changes to enhance the information security environment. -Acted as a central point of contact for the information security team and stakeholders.