Rizwaan Gani
About Rizwaan Gani
Rizwaan Gani is an experienced Information Security Operations Team Lead at Investec, where he has worked since 2019. He has held various roles in information security across multiple companies, including Performanta and MTN, and has a diploma in IT Networking.
Work at Investec
Rizwaan Gani currently serves as the Information Security Operations Team Lead at Investec, a position he has held since 2019. His role involves overseeing security operations and ensuring the integrity of information systems within the organization. Prior to this, he worked as an IT Security Engineer at Investec for seven months in 2018, where he contributed to the organization's security measures and protocols.
Previous Experience at Performanta
Rizwaan Gani worked at Performanta (Pty) Ltd in various roles. He began as an Information Security Analyst from 2014 to 2015, where he focused on analyzing and mitigating security risks. He then transitioned to a Product Specialist role for one year in 2015, followed by a two-year tenure as Product Lead from 2016 to 2018, where he managed product development and security solutions.
Experience at MTN and FNB
Before joining Investec, Rizwaan Gani worked as an Information Security Analyst at MTN for a period of nine months in 2014. He also briefly served as an Information Security Analyst at FNB South Africa for three months in the same year. These roles contributed to his expertise in information security within large organizations.
Background in IT Security
Rizwaan Gani has a solid foundation in IT security, having worked at UCS Solutions from 2008 to 2014. He held the position of Information Security Team Leader for four years, followed by a role as Consultant - IT Security for two years. His extensive experience in these positions has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of security frameworks and risk management.
Education and Qualifications
Rizwaan Gani completed his secondary education at Taxila Secondary School, achieving Matric from 1991 to 2003. He furthered his education at College Campus, where he obtained a Diploma in IT Networking from 2005 to 2007. This educational background laid the groundwork for his career in information technology and security.