Xhulio Zekaj
About Xhulio Zekaj
Xhulio Zekaj is a Cyber Security Governance and Control Officer at HSBC in Luxembourg, a position he has held since 2022. He has a background in Mathematics and Computer Science Engineering from the University of Tirana and has completed multiple degrees in Information and Computer Sciences and Information System Security Management.
Work at HSBC
Xhulio Zekaj has been employed at HSBC since 2022, currently holding the position of Cyber Security Governance and Control Officer in Luxembourg. His role involves overseeing cybersecurity governance and control measures within the organization. Prior to this position, he worked as a Cyber Security Analyst at HSBC from 2018 to 2022, also based in Luxembourg. His initial experience at HSBC was as an IT Security Analyst Intern for a two-month period in 2018.
Education and Expertise
Xhulio Zekaj has a solid educational background in computer science and information security. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Computer Science Engineering from the University of Tirana, completing his studies from 2010 to 2014. He furthered his education at the University of Luxembourg, where he obtained a Master's degree in Information and Computer Sciences from 2016 to 2019. Currently, he is pursuing another Master's degree in Information System Security Management at the University of Luxembourg, expected to be completed in 2023.
Background
Before his tenure at HSBC, Xhulio Zekaj gained experience in the field of information technology through an internship at the Bank of Albania in 2013. During this one-month internship, he worked in the Information Technology Department, which provided him with foundational knowledge and skills relevant to his future roles in cybersecurity.
Professional Experience
Xhulio Zekaj's professional experience spans several years in cybersecurity and IT roles. After his internship at the Bank of Albania, he joined HSBC as an IT Security Analyst Intern in 2018. Following this, he transitioned to a Cyber Security Analyst role at HSBC, where he worked for four years until 2022. His current position as Cyber Security Governance and Control Officer further emphasizes his expertise in cybersecurity governance.