Alex Chidoori, was awarded Information Systems Security Professional (INFOSEC) Status by the United States of America National Security Agency NSA and Committee on National Security Systems CNSS following successful completion of the Cisco Certified Network Security Associate. This recognition was due to the skill he acquired in protecting critical information infrastructures and networks worldwide. We recently caught up with Alex to congratulate him and understand how he was feeling about this achievement.

 

What defines Alex as a person?

I am a Catholic, Alcoholic and socialistic guy, married to Deliwe we have two kids, Arteta and Emre-can.I was born in a family of six, with two boys and two girls in Cranborne Park. I hold a Bsc Degree In Computer Science , Oracle Database Administration Certificate, Cisco Certified Network Associate(R&S) ,CCNA( SECURITY) currently studying for my CEH( Certified Ethical Hacker)

 

Attribute to qualifications:

Accepting that failure is not the worst than never to try and acknowledging that success is learning that errors can pay! I do believe that in life you can achieve anything as long you know where you are coming from and see where you are going.

 

What motivates and inspires you?

I am a results oriented person who takes failure as vapour, it does not exist. I enjoy my work hence i do it in such a way that I always have a smile on my face.

 

What words of advice would you give to your peers?

Never measure anyone’s success and have it as your benchmark, success paths are never the same take yours individually and walk your own path.

 

What is the most exciting thing that has happened to you since January 2018

Being certified as INFOSEC Professional and being awarded an opportunity to pursue a career in the United States of America.

 

Who is your role model?

Donald Trump, in his entire career he never worked in the Military and in the Government but due to his success his the Military Commander and Head of State and Government.

 

What do you do for fun?

I enjoy playing Pool so I play for a club in the Harare Pool League.

 

If you were stuck in a remote area, what 3 things would you wish to have?

My Wife, my kids and lots of castle lager beer.