Ali Abbas Hirji, Head of Cybersecurity at Youth Employment Services
Ali has 18+ years of experience working on a variety of technology implementations in the government, academic and not for profit sectors. With a specific interest in broadband communications, he has held senior roles in projects to enable remote connectivity, implement technical trainings, bolster cybersecurity frameworks and enhance access to mission critical applications. Ali is a PHD canditate at York University, and is the currently Lead in Cybersecurity Training at Youth Employment Services YES. In addition Ali leads tabletop exercises at Cyber Gamified and is our host at PowerHour. Ali has also shared expertise through speaking engagements and teaching roles at various educational institutions, including Seneca College,Niagara College Canada, Sheridan College, Computek College, University of Fredricton,
Algoma University, and many more.