Dr. Alistair Rayatchi
Dr. Alistair Rayatchi
MSc, DBA, Post DBA (Postdoc), CRISC, CDPSE, CEH V6, FAIA | Digital Transformation Pracademic | IT Consultant | Global Trainer | Cybersecurity & Risk Expert

Dr. Alistair Rayatchi is a globally recognized IT expert, consultant, and trainer with over two decades of elite-level experience across more than 30 countries. He holds a Doctorate and Post-Doctorate in Digital Transformation & Information Technology, and is a valedictorian and thought leader in bridging cutting-edge technology with strategic business outcomes.

As an ISACA-certified professional (CRISC, CDPSE), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH V6), and Fellow of the Association of International Accountants, Dr. Rayatchi has advised, trained, and led critical digital initiatives for Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, oil & gas corporations, central banks, and Big 4 firms including KPMG, EY, PwC, and Deloitte. He has delivered specialized programs for organizations such as Google, World Bank, HSBC, VISA, the European Union, Saudi Aramco, Shell, BP, NNPC, and various governments across Qatar, UAE, KSA, Kenya, Ghana, and Nigeria.

His core consulting and training expertise includes:

  • IT Security & Cyber Risk: NIST frameworks, Data Center Security, Security Governance, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI-DSS
  • IT Audit: ITGC, Risk-Based Auditing, Compliance, Internal Controls, COBIT 5, SOX Auditing
  • IT Management: Strategy, Service Delivery (ITIL), Change Management, Governance, Architecture (Enterprise, Business, Solution, Data)
  • Data Visualization & Analytics: Empowering organizations with Power BI and big-data tools for smarter decision-making

Known for translating complex technical challenges into practical, impactful solutions, Dr. Rayatchi’s blend of academic rigor and hands-on industry experience makes him an indispensable asset for organizations navigating the digital age.