Eng. Ahmed Afrah - Secretary General
Cybersecurity Engineer | Legal & Technical Consultant | Political Strategist
United Kingdom | +44 7498 208099 | secretery.g@xornimoiyoxaqsoor.so
Professional Summary
Eng. Ahmed Afrah is a multidisciplinary expert with proven leadership across cybersecurity, architecture, legal policy, and political operations. Trained in the United Kingdom with credentials from Cardiff University and UWE Bristol, and holding globally recognized certifications including CISSP and Cisco CyberOps, he brings a rare intersection of legal rigor, technical precision, and strategic governance.
With over 6 years of experience as a cybersecurity contractor for government institutions, Ahmed currently serves as Cybersecurity Engineer at SNSF Limited, overseeing critical infrastructure protection and risk management. He is also the Secretary General of the Xornimo & Xaqsoor Party, where he leads digital governance, policy development, and organizational reform at a national level.
Ahmed Afrah is recognized for his ability to bridge complex regulatory frameworks with high-impact technology solutions—making him a valuable asset in both the public and private sectors.
Education
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) – Cardiff University, United Kingdom
- Diploma in Architecture – University of the West of England (UWE), Bristol
- CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security Professional – (ISC)²
- Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate – Cisco Systems
Professional Experience
Cybersecurity Engineer
SNSF Limited | 2022 – Present
- Lead architect of secure systems design, incident response, and threat intelligence integration.
- Develops and enforces cybersecurity frameworks in compliance with global standards (ISO, NIST).
- Advises executive leadership on digital risk, compliance, and operational continuity.
IT & Cybersecurity Consultant (Contractor)
Multiple Government Clients | 2018 – Present
- Provided consultancy on secure IT architecture, data governance, and digital transformation strategies.
- Executed cyber risk assessments and coordinated with internal legal teams on regulatory compliance.
- Supported modernization projects involving public infrastructure and critical national assets.
Secretary General
Xornimo & Xaqsoor Political Party | May 2025 – Present
- Chief administrative and strategic lead, overseeing party operations, communications, and governance.
- Leads the party’s national reform agenda on digital democracy, legal transparency, and civic mobilization.
- Spearheads cybersecurity and digital infrastructure for political campaigns and data security.
Certifications
- CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security Professional | (ISC)²
- Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate | Cisco
Key Competencies
- Cybersecurity Engineering & Risk Management
- Legal & Regulatory Compliance
- Digital Infrastructure Planning
- Political Strategy & Governance Reform
- Threat Analysis & Incident Response
- Public Sector Digital Transformation
- Strategic Communication & Organizational Leadership