Gabriel Garuba Irene
Leeds,UK
Summary
Detail-oriented and thorough individual with strong problem solving and critical thinking skills. Committed to creating secure network architecture and developing solutions to limit access to protected data and programmes. Monitors computer virus reports and regularly updates virus protection systems.
Also, an energetic employee well-versed in strong cyber security, communication and organisation skills. Seeks solutions to cyber problems and applies extensive analytical knowledge to findings. Adept at multi-tasking, leading group discussions and managing projects.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Information Security Analyst
Silvafield Limited
Lagos , Nigeria
01.2013 - Current
- Protect sensitive information, data files are monitored and access is limited
- Recommend improvements to security systems and processes
- Ensure system security - security awareness is promoted and training is provided to users
- Monitor computer virus reports to decide when to update antivirus software
- Perform risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures
- Review breaches of computer security procedures and develop mitigation plans
- Monitor use of data files and regulate access to protect secure information
- Recommend improvements in security systems and procedures
- Test security measures and systems, performing risk assessments to detect vulnerabilities
- Discuss data access needs, security violations and programming changes with system users to resolve issues
Senior Vendor Management Officer
Amecron, Nigeria Limited
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2011 - 12.2012
- Built and maintained long-lasting relationships with company's vendors
- Reviewed new vendors and their services
- Negotiated contracts, and evaluating performance
- Reviewed current vendors and analyze if they still meet company needs
- Assessed tenders and authoring contract documents
- Evaluated vendor performance
- Maintained a strategic relationship with supplies
- Undertook all administrative tasks of the company
- Acted as a point of contact and liaison for vendors and establishing supplier performance goals
- Defined and implemented organisational policies, rules and regulations
- Planned and directed general operations to meet organizational goals.
- Maintained strict confidentiality through careful and correct storage of case documents, in line with internal policies.
- Attended public speaking events to deliver presentations.
Insurance Executive Officer
Union Assurance Co.Ltd.
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2010 - 12.2010
- Built positive customer relationships for optimised branch loyalty
- Calculated insurance risks and rates for customer quotes
- Processed accurate and timely insurance applications, updates and claims
- Supplied personalised investment advice to meet customer objectives
- Sold insurance policies to interested buyers
Stock Control Supervisor
International Beer and Beverages Industry (IBBI)
Kaduna, Nigeria
11.2008 - 11.2009
- Reported delivery discrepancies for missing and damaged goods
- Implemented cycle counting system, improving stock accuracy
- Allocated suitable locations for new product space by size, regulatory requirements and volume of products
- Maximised margin by introducing inventory management software to reduce dead stock
- Managed stock rotations to balance inventory and minimise wastage
- Reported delivery discrepancies for missing and damaged goods
Education
ACIPD - Human Resource Management (HRM)
Chartered Institute of Personnel Development
United Kingdom 01.2023 -
Master of Science - Human Resource Management
Leeds Beckett University
Leeds 01.2023 - 07.2024
ACIPM - Human Resource Management
Chartered Institute of Personnel Management
Nigeria 07.2019 - 03.2021
Master of Diplomacy And Strategic Studies (MDSS) - Diplomacy
University of Lagos
Nigeria 01.2012 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
Ambrose Ali University
Nigeria 09.2003 - 09.2007
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Project Management
- Designing security controls
- Deductive reasoning skills
- Data security
- Critical thinking skills
- Reporting and documentation
- Risk mitigation
- Implementing security programmes
- Developing security plans
- Nagios monitoring software
- Cybersecurity
- Ethical hacking
Affiliations
- Football
- Agriculture
Languages
English
Native
Timeline
ACIPD - Human Resource Management (HRM)
Chartered Institute of Personnel Development
01.2023 -
Master of Science - Human Resource Management
Leeds Beckett University
01.2023 - 07.2024
ACIPM - Human Resource Management
Chartered Institute of Personnel Management
07.2019 - 03.2021
Senior Information Security Analyst
Silvafield Limited
01.2013 - Current
Master of Diplomacy And Strategic Studies (MDSS) - Diplomacy
University of Lagos
01.2012 - 03.2014
Senior Vendor Management Officer
Amecron, Nigeria Limited
01.2011 - 12.2012
Insurance Executive Officer
Union Assurance Co.Ltd.
01.2010 - 12.2010
Stock Control Supervisor
International Beer and Beverages Industry (IBBI)
11.2008 - 11.2009
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
Ambrose Ali University
09.2003 - 09.2007
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