wh.WAFIQ HARRIS-ASHBY

BARBADOS · ACROSS THE CARIBBEAN

Technology with
purpose.
Built for people.

I’m Wafiq Harris-Ashby. I connect technology, security and operations to build reliable systems and make everyday work better.

Technology leadership / Cybersecurity / Development
PEOPLE / SYSTEMS / POSSIBILITIES
Wafiq Harris-Ashby
A practical mind. A bigger picture.
01 / INTRODUCTION
15+Years in Technology
1000+Employees Supported
50+Project Contributions
RegionalExperience Across the Caribbean

01 / THE APPROACH

The right solution
starts with
understanding.

Good technology should solve a real problem, work securely and grow with the people who use it.

My work spans banking, retail, hospitality and regional scientific services. From administering Windows and Linux environments to leading teams and developing applications, I bring hands-on technical depth and an operational perspective.

I work closely with users, colleagues and clients to turn complex requirements into useful, maintainable and resilient systems.

01

Secure infrastructure

Networks, servers, identity, backup and business continuity.

02

Operational leadership

Project delivery, team development and better workflows.

03

Practical development

Web applications, data tools and WordPress automation.

02 / SELECTED WORK

Complex challenges.
Practical outcomes.

A selection of infrastructure, security and software work from my career.

NETWORK ENGINEERING
HQVPNBRANCH
CONNECTED. CONTROLLED. RESILIENT.

POINT SOLUTIONS · INFRASTRUCTURE

Rebuilding a connected enterprise

Jointly led the Federal Bookmakers network redesign: centralized cabling and switching, high-availability servers, site-to-site VPNs, segmented VLANs and domain-based access.

High availabilityActive DirectoryVPN
BANKING SYSTEMS
FROM DATA TO DECISIONS

CIBC CARIBBEAN · AUTOMATION

Making risk reporting more useful

Developed automated risk analysis and reporting frameworks, supported risk remediation teams and assisted with AIOps for banking applications.

Risk analysisAIOpsReporting

CIMH · WEB & DATA

Scientific information, made accessible

Developed web applications and databases supporting climate, weather and hydrological information. Helped automate modelling outputs and their online presentation.

Web developmentDatabases

KFC FRENCH GUIANA · OPERATIONS

Technology for a restaurant opening

Supported the first KFC franchise in French Guiana with network planning, secure resource access, process automation, sales analysis and employee scheduling.

POS & operationsNetwork security

03 / WEBSITES I’VE BUILT

Distinct identities.
Useful experiences.

Websites for hospitality, business, community and regional science. A selection from my development portfolio.

Screenshots from my project archive. Current websites may reflect later updates.

04 / THE TOOLBOX

Small plugins.
Less busywork.

My WordPress plugin collection. Built around the everyday work of running and connecting a website.

Have an integration in mind? Let’s talk ↗

05 / THE JOURNEY

Technical depth.
Broader perspective.

From regional science and hospitality to enterprise banking, each role has added a new perspective.

Full résumé ↓

JUL 2025 — JAN 2026

System Analyst

CIBC Caribbean

Banking application support, automated risk reporting, system monitoring and AIOps collaboration.

SEP 2024 — MAR 2025

IT Support Analyst

Bryden Stokes Ltd.

First-line support for 300–400 employees, user administration, troubleshooting and technical guidance.

JUN 2017 — MAR 2024

General Manager

Point Solutions Inc.

Technical leadership, project management, team mentoring, secure infrastructure design and client consultation.

MAR 2016 — JAN 2017

IT Consultant

Jordans Supermarket Ltd.

Network recovery and modernization, security controls, branch connectivity and backup systems.

APR 2010 — AUG 2016

IT Consultant

Caribbean Institute for Meteorology & Hydrology

Web applications, scientific databases, Windows and Linux infrastructure, and user support.

06 / ALWAYS LEARNING

A foundation that
keeps growing.

BSc Computing

Edinburgh Napier University · In progress

Professional development & security training

Study across cybersecurity, leadership, data analytics and IT support through ISC2, InfoSec, IBM, Cisco, Google, Kennesaw State University and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Security & complianceTeam leadershipData analytics

07 / LET’S CONNECT

Have a challenge
in mind?

Let’s talk about your next project.

Technology leadership, infrastructure, security, software development or a WordPress integration. I’d like to hear what you’re working on.

wafiq.harris-ashby@outlook.com ↗

Saint James, Barbados · Atlantic Standard Time

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