Mina Gaid
About Mina Gaid
Mina Gaid serves as the ANZ IT Infrastructure Manager at Americold Logistics, overseeing significant network migration and infrastructure projects. With extensive experience in IT management and cybersecurity, Gaid has worked for various organizations, including ANZ Bank, FedEx Express, and DHL Express.
Work at Americold
Mina Gaid currently serves as the ANZ IT Infrastructure Manager (Head of Infrastructure) at Americold Logistics, LLC. since 2023. In this role, Gaid is responsible for overseeing the IT infrastructure operations within the Australia and New Zealand region. This position involves managing various IT projects and ensuring the integration and efficiency of infrastructure systems to support the company's logistics operations.
Previous Experience in IT Infrastructure Management
Prior to joining Americold, Mina Gaid held several significant positions in IT infrastructure management. Gaid worked as an Infrastructure Services Manager at FUJIFILM Business Innovation Australia from 2022 to 2023. Before that, Gaid was an IT Infrastructure Service Manager at DHL Express for four months in 2021 and a Professional Network Operations specialist at DXC Technology for six months in the same year. Gaid's extensive experience in these roles has contributed to a strong foundation in managing complex IT systems.
Network Migration Projects
Mina Gaid executed a comprehensive network migration project for ANZ Bank, which involved the migration of over 75 branches and the integration of various banking systems, including IMS, Finastra, BankWare, Oracle FLEXCUBE, and Kronos. Additionally, Gaid oversaw network uplift projects for Transport for NSW, focusing on SD-WAN migration and improvements to voice and wireless networks. These projects highlight Gaid's expertise in managing large-scale IT infrastructure changes.
Education and Certifications
Mina Gaid has a solid educational background in technology and management. Gaid studied Computer and Automatic Control Systems Engineering at Obour Academy for Engineering & Technology, earning a Bachelor's degree from 2001 to 2006. Gaid also studied Business Administration and Management at the University of Wolverhampton, achieving a Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, Gaid holds certifications as a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and a Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH). Gaid completed studies at Cisco Networking Academy, focusing on Computer Networking.
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Projects
Mina Gaid has managed various cybersecurity projects, including the deployment of infrastructure security solutions such as Checkpoint and FortiGate firewalls, CyberArk, Tenable, CrowdStrike, and McAfee Gateway. Gaid has also conducted PCI-DSS compliance and ISO27001 audits as part of cybersecurity initiatives. Gaid's experience includes implementing IDAM access management projects using technologies like Azure AD, AWS IAM, OKTA, and Sailpoint, showcasing a commitment to enhancing security within IT infrastructures.