Rafaa Abdalla

Rafaa M Abdalla is a seasoned leader in the Information Technology sector with over 20 years of experience, 18 of which were spent at the Department of Homeland Security.

He excels in leading complex IT programs and fostering breakthrough innovations through collaborations with global stakeholders.

Rafaa is adept at managing diverse teams, consisting of federal employees and senior directors, spread across different locations.

With an annual budget responsibility of $150 million and oversight of large contracts and numerous contractors, he demonstrates strong fiscal acumen and leadership skills.

He is recognized as a proven leader who effectively leverages individual strengths, motivates teams, and steers them towards achieving organizational objectives.

Rafaa pursued an Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business as part of his educational background.

Additionally, he holds a certificate in Change Leadership from Cornell University and a Master's degree in Computer Science from Fairleigh Dickinson University.

Throughout his career, Rafaa held significant positions at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, including Deputy Chief of the Tranformation Delivery Division and Associate Chief of the Transformation Engineering System.

His prior roles within the Department of Homeland Security include Branch Chief of the Internal Support System and Chief of the Project Management Section, showcasing his diverse skill set and experience.

Before his tenure at the Department of Homeland Security, Rafaa served as an IT System Assurance Project Manager at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), providing him with a comprehensive understanding of government IT operations.

His professional journey also includes positions at IntelliDyne, LLC, SAIC, and its subsidiaries, where he held roles such as Release Manager, Lead Quality Assurance Engineer, and Lead Software/Systems Engineer.