CYBERSECURITY EXPERT & FOUNDER

Gael FokouFobasso.

I help organizations turn complex security challenges into clear, practical solutions. Engineering experience. A founder’s perspective.

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Gael Fokou Fobasso wearing a cream blazer, seated in front of a bookshelf — TECHNICAL DEPTH. PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS.

PART OF MY JOURNEY

FGSec. CHEO FORTINET Scotiabank

01 ABOUT

Security is technical.
Trust is human.

I’m a bilingual cybersecurity professional, engineer, and founder based in Ottawa. My work connects hands-on technical investigation with the people and decisions behind it.

At CHEO, I support the security infrastructure behind pediatric healthcare. Before that, I progressed through three engineering roles at Fortinet, helping enterprise customers investigate incidents, resolve complex problems, and strengthen their environments.

My technical journey began in Cameroon, where I helped clients and users resolve computer issues and helped build and support cybercafés from 2011 to 2018.

Today, I also lead FGSec Solutions, an Ottawa-based managed security service provider focused on practical cybersecurity and operational resilience. I bring the same approach to every conversation: understand the problem, explain it clearly, and build a solution that works.

Beyond the technical work, I value knowledge sharing, community leadership, and making complex ideas accessible—in English and French.

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Network & infrastructure security

FortiGate · SD-WAN · ADVPN · IPS/IDS · VPN & MFA

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Investigation & technical risk

Log & traffic analysis · Incident response · Root cause analysis

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Operations & knowledge sharing

FortiManager · FortiAnalyzer · FortiClient · Training & documentation

02 EXPERIENCE

The work behind
the perspective.

A career built on technical curiosity, customer trust, and taking ownership.

MAY 2026 — PRESENTFounder & CEO CURRENTFGSec SolutionsOntario, Canada · Hybrid

I lead FGSec Solutions, an Ottawa-based managed security service provider helping organizations strengthen security from endpoint to edge.

Our work spans Fortinet-based network architecture, firewall and SD-WAN deployments, managed security, incident response, and security assessments—with a focus on visibility, resilience, and centralized control.

Explore FGSec Solutions

MAR 2025 — PRESENTSenior Cyber Security Analyst CURRENTCHEOOttawa, Ontario · Remote

I manage and support enterprise Fortinet security infrastructure protecting critical healthcare systems and patient data, including FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiClient, and FortiAnalyzer.

Design, deploy, and maintain firewalls; investigate security events and support incident containment.
Conduct vulnerability assessments, threat hunting, and security reviews; manage licensing, upgrades, and device lifecycle activities.
Manage 2,300+ FortiClient endpoints with centralized policy enforcement.
Train and mentor 20+ IT staff on log analysis, monitoring, and troubleshooting; develop and deliver FortiManager training.

FORTINET / THREE ENGINEERING ROLESJUN 2020 — MAR 2025

JUN 2023 — MAR 2025Advanced Services EngineerFortinetOntario, Canada · Remote

I managed premium customer accounts, owned complex incidents, and translated technical findings into clear remediation guidance.

Analyze security environments for misconfigurations, vulnerabilities, and technical risks.
Investigate incidents through logs, network traffic, and system behavior; assess technical and operational impact.
Collaborate with technical account managers, escalation teams, and R&D on high-impact customer issues.
Lead customer technical discussions and produce service reports, technical summaries, and knowledge articles.

JUN 2021 — JUN 2023Escalation Engineer IIFortinetTAC Engineer — Level 2 · Ontario, Canada · Remote

I resolved escalated technical cases, particularly on FortiGate, combining detailed investigation with customer education and engineering collaboration.

Review logs and network traffic to identify threats, indicators of compromise, and configuration weaknesses.
Analyze customer systems, recommend corrective actions, and explain the severity and impact of security issues.
Collaborate with R&D, develop troubleshooting scripts and enhancements, and document findings for escalation and knowledge sharing.
Manage customer communications, technical meetings, escalation, and case closure.

JUN 2020 — JUN 2021TAC EngineerFortinetTAC Engineer — Level 1 · Ottawa, Ontario

I supported customers and partners through phone, chat, and web-based technical support, investigating FortiGate and FortiClient issues.

Collect system and configuration data, identify security misconfigurations, and guide corrective actions.
Develop scripts and connectors to address technical problems.
Escalate complex cases with detailed technical evidence and collaborate with R&D.
Create technical documentation and bulletins for internal and external knowledge sharing.

JUN — AUG 2019Technical AnalystScotiabankToronto, Ontario

I supported end users through incident and service-request management, hardware and software troubleshooting, and clear, timely communication.

Record and prioritize support activities in ServiceNow, identify recurring issues, and provide workarounds and resolutions.
Support account permissions, email accounts, and shared network folders.
Collaborate with internal and external support teams and maintain incident-management processes.

JAN 2019 — AUG 2020Peer TutorFanshawe CollegeLondon, Ontario · Part-time

I helped fellow students understand course concepts through one-to-one support, sharing technical experience and encouragement while adapting explanations to each learner.

DEC 2019 — JAN 2020International Student GreeterFanshawe CollegeLondon, Ontario · Contract

I welcomed international students arriving in Canada and helped with transportation, temporary accommodation, college registration, and settling into a new community.

2011 — 2018 IT Support, computer sales and Cybercafé AdministratorCameroon

I helped clients and users troubleshoot and resolve computer issues in Cameroon. I also assisted with building and supporting cybercafés, providing practical technical support to their clients and users.

03 SELECTED WORK

From understanding
to implementation.

Company-building, applied security work, and a foundation in network engineering.

FOUNDER INITIATIVE2026 — PRESENT

Building FGSec Solutions

An engineer-led managed security service provider based in Ottawa. I’m building a practice around practical network security, Fortinet expertise, and the continuity of the organizations we support.

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WORK AT CHEO2025 — PRESENT

Security operations for healthcare

Supporting enterprise firewall, endpoint, and analytics infrastructure in a pediatric healthcare environment. My work combines policy management, incident investigation, vulnerability review, and lifecycle planning.

Read my professional background

TRAINING & ENABLEMENT AT CHEO2025 — PRESENT

Making centralized management accessible

Developed and delivered FortiManager training for IT staff, helping teams centrally manage FortiGate firewalls, streamline policy changes, and improve troubleshooting and governance processes.

NETWORK ENGINEERING PROJECTJUNE 2017

Dynamic Multipoint VPN implementation

Implemented a DMVPN environment using IPsec for secure hub-to-spoke and spoke-to-spoke communication. An early project connecting routing fundamentals with real network-security requirements.

Project listed on LinkedIn

04 EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

A foundation.
Always evolving.

2019 — 2020

Network & Security Architecture

Fanshawe College · London, Ontario

Graduate Certificate

Graduate-level preparation for securing networks and systems. Fanshawe’s career guide highlights network configuration, system monitoring, threat analysis, security policies, and testing safeguards, with an emphasis on problem-solving and clear communication. Program & career guide

2018 — 2019

Information Security Management

Fanshawe College · London, Ontario

Graduate Certificate

Program focus: managing the strategic and operational sides of information security in a business environment. Covers risk analysis, vulnerability testing, security policies, access controls, and IT audits, alongside communicating security requirements. Archived program description (PDF)

2014 — 2017

Network & System Administration

University Institute of Technology, University of Douala · Cameroon

Bachelor of Technology

Related program focus: network administration and security within Computer Engineering (Génie Informatique). An official 2021 Bachelor of Technology notice lists this related specialization at IUT Douala.

2007 — 2014

Maintenance & Installation of Electronic Systems

Government Technical High School

Brevet de Technicien

Institutional descriptions are provided for context; curricula and specialization names may differ from those in place during my studies.

CERTIFICATIONS & DEVELOPMENT

NSE 7 — SD-WAN

Fortinet · Awarded 2023

NSE 7 — Enterprise Firewall

Fortinet · Awarded 2021

NSE 4 — Network Security Professional

Fortinet · Awarded 2020

CCNA — Routing & Switching

Cisco · Awarded 2017 · Expired 2020

CISSP

In progress · Not yet certified

Credentials shown as career milestones; award dates do not imply current certification validity. Additional Fortinet NSE 1–3 training is listed in my résumé and LinkedIn profile.

05 BEYOND THE TECHNICAL

Leadership starts
with showing up.

SEP 2025 — PRESENT

President / Russell Condominium Corporation No. 75

Lead board governance, support risk-informed decisions, and coordinate with property management, legal, audit, and insurance stakeholders. Review contracts, budgets, and operational issues in accordance with the Condominium Act and corporate bylaws.

JUN 2025 — PRESENT

Board Director & Vice President / JBO Ottawa-Gatineau

Volunteer with Jeunesse Bamiléké Ontario to support community engagement, partnerships, governance, and the planning of cultural and social programs.

NOV 2018 — APR 2019

IT Support & Website Design / Single Women in Motherhood

Provided volunteer technical support, supported the organization’s website and storage systems, and helped keep its IT environment running.

06 KEEP THE CONVERSATION GOING

Let’s build
something secure.

A technical challenge, a potential collaboration, or a conversation about the next step. I’d be glad to connect.

PROFESSIONAL CONNECTIONSConnect on LinkedIn BUSINESS & SECURITY INQUIRIESTalk to FGSec Solutions

For FGSec business inquiries: info@fgsec.ca