Niel Harper
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Dr Sudhirkumar Patel
Niel is very impressive with how he kept the Next Generation Leaders (NGL) program flowing smoothly at the Internet Society. He positively impacted the lives and careers of several emerging tech and policy professionals in developing countries. He is an excellent Director, Next Generation Leaders & Fellowships.
Toral Cowieson
One measure of a leader is not so much how many followers they have, but how many leaders they create and inspire. Niel is that leader who inspires many others. From the time we first spoke, it was evident how exceptional a leader Niel is. In addition to his strategic thought partnership, clear business acumen, and operational expertise, Niel also operates with empathy and humility. This combination of skills makes him an invaluable executive who engenders trust and respect while consistently delivering results.
Dr Sudhirkumar Patel
Niel is very impressive with how he kept the Next Generation Leaders (NGL) program flowing smoothly at the Internet Society. He positively impacted the lives and careers of several emerging tech and policy professionals in developing countries. He is an excellent Director, Next Generation Leaders & Fellowships.
Toral Cowieson
One measure of a leader is not so much how many followers they have, but how many leaders they create and inspire. Niel is that leader who inspires many others. From the time we first spoke, it was evident how exceptional a leader Niel is. In addition to his strategic thought partnership, clear business acumen, and operational expertise, Niel also operates with empathy and humility. This combination of skills makes him an invaluable executive who engenders trust and respect while consistently delivering results.
Dr Sudhirkumar Patel
Niel is very impressive with how he kept the Next Generation Leaders (NGL) program flowing smoothly at the Internet Society. He positively impacted the lives and careers of several emerging tech and policy professionals in developing countries. He is an excellent Director, Next Generation Leaders & Fellowships.
Toral Cowieson
One measure of a leader is not so much how many followers they have, but how many leaders they create and inspire. Niel is that leader who inspires many others. From the time we first spoke, it was evident how exceptional a leader Niel is. In addition to his strategic thought partnership, clear business acumen, and operational expertise, Niel also operates with empathy and humility. This combination of skills makes him an invaluable executive who engenders trust and respect while consistently delivering results.
Dr Sudhirkumar Patel
Niel is very impressive with how he kept the Next Generation Leaders (NGL) program flowing smoothly at the Internet Society. He positively impacted the lives and careers of several emerging tech and policy professionals in developing countries. He is an excellent Director, Next Generation Leaders & Fellowships.
Toral Cowieson
One measure of a leader is not so much how many followers they have, but how many leaders they create and inspire. Niel is that leader who inspires many others. From the time we first spoke, it was evident how exceptional a leader Niel is. In addition to his strategic thought partnership, clear business acumen, and operational expertise, Niel also operates with empathy and humility. This combination of skills makes him an invaluable executive who engenders trust and respect while consistently delivering results.
Credentials
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NACD Directorship Certification®
NACD (National Association of Corporate Directors)Feb, 2023- Sep, 2024 -
Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer® (CDPSE)
ISACAMay, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
Associate Member Business Continuity Institute (AMBCI)
The BCIApr, 2013- Sep, 2024 -
Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control® (CRISC)
ISACAMar, 2011- Sep, 2024 -
Chartered IT Professional (CITP)
BCS, The Chartered Institute for ITMay, 2010- Sep, 2024 -
Incorporated Engineer (IEng)
Engineering CouncilFeb, 2010- Sep, 2024 -
International Systems Security Professional Certification Scheme (ISSPCS)
ISSEAMay, 2008- Sep, 2024 -
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
(ISC)²Apr, 2007- Sep, 2024 -
Certified Information Systems Auditor® (CISA)
ISACAOct, 2002- Sep, 2024
Experience
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One In Tech, an ISACA Foundation
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Member Board of Directors
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Feb 2023 - Present
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UK Cyber Security Council
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Professional Standards Working Group
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Feb 2022 - Present
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ISACA
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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300 - 400 Employee
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Jun 2021 - Present
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Jun 2022 - Present
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Jun 2022 - Present
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World Economic Forum
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Switzerland
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Sep 2021 - Present
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Feb 2017 - Present
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TEN Habitat
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Barbados
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Member Board of Directors
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Apr 2016 - Present
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Canonical
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United Kingdom
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Advisor, IT Risk & Compliance
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Nov 2020 - May 2022
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Regional Security System
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Law Enforcement
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1 - 100 Employee
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Special Advisor on Cybercrime Prevention
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Nov 2020 - Mar 2022
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European Commission
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Belgium
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Consultant, Cybersecurity & Digital Policy
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Aug 2017 - Mar 2022
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UNOPS
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Denmark
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Feb 2019 - Feb 2022
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Feb 2019 - Feb 2022
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Deloitte Consulting
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Italy
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Business Consulting and Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Consultant, Privacy & Data Protection
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Feb 2021 - Nov 2021
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Government of Barbados
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Cyber Security Working Group (CSWG)
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Jul 2019 - Jul 2021
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Vouch Digital
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India
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Information Technology & Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Member Board of Directors
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Nov 2017 - Nov 2019
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Chief Information Officer & Director, Integrated Information Systems
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Oct 2018 - Sep 2019
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The Forum of Young Global Leaders
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Switzerland
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Young Global Leader
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Feb 2014 - Sep 2019
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Internet Society
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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300 - 400 Employee
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Director, Cyber-Policy Capacity Building
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Apr 2012 - Mar 2019
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Bemol
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Brazil
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Advisory Chief Information Security Officer
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Jun 2017 - Feb 2019
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IETF
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Computer Networking
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1 - 100 Employee
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IETF Nominating Committee (NomCom)
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Jul 2017 - Jun 2018
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Bermuda Commercial Bank
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Bermuda
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Information Officer
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Nov 2014 - Jun 2016
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CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank
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Barbados
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Banking
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700 & Above Employee
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Aug 2008 - Apr 2012
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May 2006 - Aug 2008
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Telem Group
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Telecommunications
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1 - 100 Employee
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Manager, Internal & ICT Audit
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Jan 2006 - Jan 2007
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Technical Operations Manager
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Nov 2003 - Nov 2005
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Education
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University of Leicester
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
University of Strathclyde
Master of Laws (LLM) -
University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus
Postgraduate Diploma (PgD) -
Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology
Diploma -
Stanford University
Executive Education -
Florida International University
Executive Education -
Nanyang Technological University
Executive Education -
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Executive Education -
Duke University
Certificate, Fintech Law & Policy -
Questrom School of Business, Boston University
Certificate, Digital Transformation Strategy -
The University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus
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