Abdallah Yusuf
About Abdallah Yusuf
Abdallah Yusuf is the Senior Systems Infrastructure Director at HIMSS with over 18 years of experience in IT and systems engineering.
Education and Expertise
Abdallah Yusuf earned his Master’s degree in Management Information Systems from the University of Illinois Chicago from 2003 to 2005. He also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management from Robert Morris University - Illinois, completed between 2001 to 2003. Additionally, he attained an Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.) in Computer Programming from Northwestern College, where he studied from 1997 to 1999. These academic credentials provide him with a strong foundation in both the technical and managerial aspects of information systems and business administration.
Professional Background
Abdallah Yusuf has over 18 years of experience in the IT industry, primarily focusing on aligning IT roadmaps with business objectives. His career began at Northwestern Business College as an MIS Coordinator from 2000 to 2002, then as Director of Campus Computing from 2002 to 2007. He later worked at Northwestern College as a System Administrator from 2007 to 2010, then as an Enterprise Architect from 2010 to 2018. Abdallah continued his career at HIMSS, holding several roles from Senior System Engineer to Senior Systems Infrastructure Director over a span of several years.
Title and Roles
Abdallah Yusuf currently serves as the Senior Systems Infrastructure Director at HIMSS. Before this role, he was the Director of System Engineering at the same organization from 2021 to 2022. Previously, he held positions such as Senior Manager Engineering from 2019 to 2021 and Senior System Engineer from 2018 to 2019 at HIMSS. His progression through these roles highlights his expertise and leadership in the field of systems engineering and infrastructure.
Achievements in IT Infrastructure
Throughout his career, Abdallah Yusuf has consistently demonstrated an ability to work effectively with stakeholders to develop architecture frameworks that align strategy, processes, and IT assets with business goals. He is experienced in establishing best practices for the selection, development, and implementation of enterprise information systems. His acute knowledge of hardware, software, networking, applications, and systems engineering has been pivotal in his various leadership roles.
Skills and Proficiency
Abdallah Yusuf possesses excellent leadership, communication, presentation, and organizational skills. His in-depth experience in the IT sector includes managing and engineering information systems, developing IT roadmaps, and aligning them with business objectives. He is adept at establishing guidelines and best practices for IT system selection and implementation, providing him with a strong capability to lead IT initiatives across different organizational levels.