Solo Kombani

Solo Kombani is the Chief Operating Officer and co-founder of Aiculus, a cybersecurity startup specializing in API security.12 He joined Aiculus in 2018 after being approached by the company's CEO, Dr. Omaru Maruatona.3

Background and Education

Solo was born in Botswana and raised in Gaborone and Francistown before moving to Australia for his education.3 He holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance and Economics from the University of Melbourne, which he earned between 2003 and 2006.4

Career History

Before joining Aiculus, Solo had a background in the finance industry:

• Worked at Citigroup for 3 years in operational-related roles12
• Spent 8.5 years at Vanguard, where he held various positions12:
  • Founding member of the product management team
  • Led the introduction of the Process Excellence Program
  • Worked in operations, business optimization, change management, corporate finance, and product management

Role at Aiculus

As COO of Aiculus, Solo's responsibilities include:

• Ensuring the smooth running of the business and delivering on company goals3
• Overseeing day-to-day operations3
• Maximizing productivity of people, processes, and technology3
• Leading marketing efforts3
• Engaging with clients and partners across various countries and time zones2

Solo's role allows for flexible and remote working, which he values as part of his work-life balance.2

Personal Interests

Solo is passionate about public speaking and has had opportunities to speak at events in various countries.3 He also serves as an advisor to the Australia-Somalia Research Partnership Program.1