Elections 2025

Candidates for President

Ammar Hussain Jaffri

President & Founding Member

With decades of experience under his belt, Ammar Jaffri is a forward-thinking leader and mentor specializing in emerging technologies and their application in both public and private sector organizations. He has played a key role in numerous national projects and is actively engaged in various national initiatives, as well as being connected with several international organizations and forums.

Ameen Sharif

CISSP, CISA, CRISC, CDPSE, CDPO, CEH, CPTP, CIWA, ISMS:LI / LA

A seasoned professional with a distinguished career spanning over 30 years in the realm of Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Information Security. His expertise and visionary leadership have significantly impacted the global cybersecurity landscape, making him an esteemed figure in the field. Currently serving as the CEO and Principal Consultant at ITnIS Consulting, Mr. Ameen plays a pivotal role in providing cutting-edge IT and InfoSec consultancy services to a diverse clientele, both at the national and international levels. Mr. Ameen Sharif has been honoured Nationally with Teradata IT Excellence Award and Internationally with Global Achievement Awards in field of Information Security and Volunteer Service.

Candidates for Vice President

Kashan Mustansar

CISA, CRISC, ISO 27001, BQF Lean Practitioner and PRINCE2 Practitioner

An accomplished transformation and risk management professional with more than 20 years of international experience across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Pakistan. He has held leadership and advisory roles with global organizations including KPMG, BT Group, Sky Group, Openreach, EE UK, Vodafone UK, and other MVNOs. In the financial services sector, he has advised leading institutions such as the Royal Bank of Scotland, Lloyds TSB, and prominent asset management firms. His expertise spans digital transformation, enterprise risk management, audit, assurance, regulatory compliance, and program management, where he has successfully delivered enterprise-wide initiatives that enhanced governance, strengthened controls, and enabled operational excellence.

Candidates for Treasurer

Saqib Muhammad

CISA, MCT, MCSA, MCSE, Azure Expert, M365 Expert

An IT Professional with 12+ years of experience in Infrastructure & Cloud Administration, IT Audit, and Information Security. I have worked as an IT Manager and IS Auditor at a globally recognized firm of chartered accountants, focusing on IT operations, security management, risk assessment, and compliance with international standards. I also served as the pioneering Field Tech Engineer for Akamai Technologies in Pakistan, managing data centers and technical infrastructure.

Candidates for Secretary

Abdul Waheed

CISM, CRISC, CISSP, ISO/IEC 27001LI 

An experienced digital governance and cybersecurity professional with over 18 years in IT, information security, and risk management. He currently serves as Secretary of ISACA Islamabad Chapter, supporting knowledge sharing, member engagement, and professional networking. Holding leading professional certifications, he has led projects in digital transformation, IT governance, and security compliance for public and private sector organizations. Passionate about community development, Abdul also delivers corporate trainings and mentors professionals, promoting digital trust and best practices in cybersecurity and governance across Pakistan.

Candidates for Joint Secretary

Adeel Murad

CISA, MCT 

I am from Islamabad and hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Virtual University. With over 10 years of experience in IT, I specialize in system administration, networking, Microsoft 365, and IT governance. I am currently serving as Sr. IT Supervisor at STMU and hold certifications in CISA, MCT, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Messaging, and CCNA.

Candidates for Chairman Membership & Certifications

Khawaja Muhammad Ali

CISA, CRISC, CDPSE, CSXP

Over 23 years of multi-sectoral experience and am a seasoned IT Governance & Information Security professional. A Cybersecurity, Data Privacy & Digital Forensics Expert, and high-tech Crimes Investigator. Contributing to several national initiatives to bring Pakistan's Cybersecurity strategy in place, having an unwavering commitment to excellence in fields of technology, security, and leadership.

Abdullah Qamar

MCT

Mr. Abdullah Qamar is a technology strategist, educator, and certified professional with over a decade of experience in IT governance, risk, and compliance (GRC). He currently serves as a President of the Internet Society Islamabad Chapter (2024–2026) and as Co-Founder of Skills Share Hub, an EdTech solutions company. His expertise spans instructional design, e-learning platforms, and digital transformation, with a focus on governance, security, and emerging technologies. He is a Microsoft Certified Trainer and have represented Pakistan globally through ICANN, APSIG, APSIG, and APNIC fellowships.

Candidates for Chairman Social Media & Publications

Muhammad Asad Ul Rehman

CISA, CRTP, CEH (Master), CHFI

A cybersecurity professional with expertise in Governance, Risk & Compliance, security awareness, and digital engagement. With over six years of experience, I have collaborated with law enforcement agencies, government bodies, and academic institutions to strengthen cyber resilience and promote awareness at both national and community levels. Recognized with national awards for my contributions, I am also a public speaker and trainer, committed to empowering professionals with practical knowledge.

Muneeb Mushtaq

CISA

Holding a degree in Computer Systems Engineering from Mirpur University of Science and Technology. I started my professional journey as an intern at Grant Thornton, where I gained valuable exposure to administration and IT risk management. During this tenure, I successfully obtained the CISA certification along with other professional credentials. In January 2025, I advanced my career by joining EY Ford Rhodes, one of the Big Four firms, as a full-time IT Auditor, where I am presently contributing to technology risk assurance engagements.