Bassem Houballah
About Bassem Houballah
Bassem Houballah is the Directeur de Réseaux et Sécurité at Intact, with over 15 years of experience in managing IP and telecom services. He has held various managerial roles in prominent companies, including CGI and Vidéotron, and possesses a Master's degree in Administration and ITIL certification.
Current Role at Intact Financial Corporation
Bassem Houballah has been serving as Directeur de Réseaux et Sécurité at Intact Financial Corporation since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing network and security operations, ensuring the integrity and availability of IT services. His position involves managing technical teams and implementing strategies to enhance network performance and security measures.
Previous Experience at CGI
Bassem Houballah worked at CGI in various managerial roles from 2012 to 2018. He served as Manager - Network Operations from 2012 to 2014 and later as Manager - Network Architecture/Design/Implementation from 2014 to 2016. He also held the position of Manager TI, Architectes de solutions, Réseau et Stockage for one year. His tenure at CGI involved leading network design and operational teams in the Montréal region.
Experience in Telecom and IT Management
With over 15 years of practical experience in managing IP and telecom services, Bassem Houballah has developed expertise in service delivery management and technical support for business clients. His career includes significant roles at MTN CI, where he served as Senior Manager Service Delivery from 2008 to 2010, and as a project management consultant in 2010.
Educational Background and Certifications
Bassem Houballah holds a Master's degree in Administration and is ITIL certified. He studied Management Général at IBM-T from 2008 to 2010 and completed a BTS in Informatique de gestion at GROUPE PIGIER from 1994 to 1997. Additionally, he attended EATON TRAINING CENTER, where he achieved POWERWARE 9x90 certification in 2009.
Leadership and Project Management Skills
Bassem Houballah possesses strong managerial skills and has over 10 years of experience in IT project management. He has led large-scale projects in complex environments, utilizing PMI best practices. His ability to manage multidisciplinary technical teams has been a key aspect of his career, contributing to successful project outcomes and service delivery.