Irfan is the Strategic Cybersecurity Services Lead at OpenText, with over 17 years of expertise in technology and cybersecurity. Throughout his career, he has occupied several prominent leadership roles in the cybersecurity field, where he has adeptly overseen teams and orchestrated the creation and execution of effective cybersecurity strategies. His expertise extends to operationalising capabilities and crafting go-to-market initiatives.

Irfan is highly regarded as a trusted security advisor, regularly offering guidance to senior executives, directors, and board members navigating the complex landscape of enterprise environments governed by both local and global organizational policies. His advisory role includes evaluating security postures and risks and, notably, he adeptly manages diverse teams to ensure the achievement of secure outcomes.