Results-driven IT professional with notable success in planning, analysis and implementation of security initiatives. Strengths in providing comprehensive remediation, designing security frameworks. Certified in [CEH, CompTia Security+ , CRISC]. Demonstrated skill identifying business risks and compliance issues and designing proactive solutions to guarantee business continuity and assure robust secure environment using an adopted methodology.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Cybersecurity Consultant
Kumbie Technologies PTY
Johannesburg
09.2018 - Current
Developed and maintained incident response protocols to mitigate damage and liability during security breaches.
Created cybersecurity best practice communications to educate staff against known threats and potential vectors of attack.
Designed company-wide policies to bring operations in line with Center for Internet Security (CIS) standards.
Participated in creation of device hardening techniques and protocols.
Managed relationships with third-party intrusion detection system providers.
Spearheaded bring your own device program, defining necessary security parameters and designing complementary security deployments.
Monitored computer virus reports to determine when to update virus protection systems.
Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures.
Online Sales Representative
Grandeur 4 You
Johannesburg
08.2014 - 06.2018
Drove team revenue totals by bringing in top sales numbers.
Promoted products in online communities through weblog or discussion-forum postings, e-mail marketing programs or online advertising.
Developed successful online sales operations from scratch by establishing and following strategic vision, mission and operational plans.
Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
Project Administrator
Universal Furniture Limited
Ikeja
02.2011 - 12.2013
Obtained needed resources by strategically negotiating with stakeholders and outside suppliers
Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts
Built successful project plans covering objectives, resources and staffing to meet schedules
Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets
Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays
Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals
Adhered to budget requirements with excellent planning and consistent expense monitoring
Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems
Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
Readied product pallets for optimal storage and shipment, carefully organizing boxes and balancing weight.
Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free.
Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
Identified inadequate materials and faulty equipment and brought to supervisors' attention.
Education
Mental Health Training Level 2&3 - Mental Health Services
OFC Training College
United Kingdom
03.2022 - 09.2022
Cybersecurity - Information Security
CISCO Networking Academy
Johannesburg, South Africa.
04.2022 - 07.2022
Program-Cyber Security (Certified Ethical Hacker) - Information Technology
EC COUNCIL UNIVERSITY
New Mexico, USA
04.2022 - 05.2022
Project Management
Axelos Global Best Practice
United Kingdom
03.2020 - 12.2020
NATIONAL DIPLOMA - Business Management
Roseville FET College
Pretoria, South Africa
06.2014 - 08.2016
High School Diploma -
Angus Memorial High School
Lagos Nigeria
06.2006 - 12.2009
Skills
Vulnerability and risk assessmentundefined
Certification
PRINCE2
Accomplishments
Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Supervised team of 15 staff members.
Achieved compliance by introducing OneTrust for Third party risk assessment
Software
Qualys
IsoMetrix
One Trust
Timeline
Mental Health Awareness
09-2022
Program-Cyber Security (Certified Ethical Hacker) - Information Technology
EC COUNCIL UNIVERSITY
04.2022 - 05.2022
Cybersecurity - Information Security
CISCO Networking Academy
04.2022 - 07.2022
Mental Health Training Level 2&3 - Mental Health Services