Massamba Gaye
About Massamba Gaye
Massamba Gaye is a Network & Security Team Lead at DP World in Dakar, Sénégal, with extensive experience in cybersecurity and network operations. He has been a Cisco R/S, Security & Cybersecurity operations, and DevNet Certified Trainer since 2016 and holds multiple certifications in cybersecurity.
Work at DP World
Massamba Gaye serves as the Network & Security Team Lead at DP World in Dakar, Sénégal, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for designing and supporting extranet and Internet connectivity solutions. He collaborates with clients and third-party teams to implement changes in network and security infrastructure. Prior to his current position, he worked at DP World in IT Network & Information Security operations from 2018 to 2021.
Education and Expertise
Massamba Gaye has a comprehensive educational background in cybersecurity and information technology. He studied at Université Cheikh Anta DIOP de Dakar, where he earned a Master in Réseaux et Télécommunications and a Maitrise in Informatique. He also completed various certifications, including Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and Certified Chief Information Security Officer (C|CISO) from EC-Council University. His training includes courses in Cisco Cybersecurity Fundamentals and Implementing Cisco Cybersecurity Operations.
Background
Massamba Gaye has extensive experience in network and cybersecurity. He worked as General Manager at System and Network Global Consulting from 2017 to 2018, where he focused on network, system, and cybersecurity consulting. He has been involved in cybersecurity operations and training since 2016 as a DevNet Certified Trainer at Cisco Networking Academy in Sénégal.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Massamba Gaye has achieved several professional certifications and educational milestones. He completed the Cybersecurity Scholarship Curriculum Tech 2000, where he studied cybersecurity fundamentals and operations. He also achieved a Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI) certification and Project Management training in 2022. His diverse qualifications reflect his commitment to advancing his expertise in network and security.
Team Leadership and Support
In his role as Network & Security Team Lead, Massamba Gaye provides guidance and support to team members. He performs root cause analysis for incidents and proactively addresses issues based on business needs. His leadership ensures that service performance expectations are met regarding service levels and quality.