Results-driven IT professional with notable success in planning, analysis, and implementation of security initiatives. Strengths in providing comprehensive network design and security frameworks.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Junior Security Analyst
Devonshire Alliance Accounting Services
London, London
01.2023 - Current
Monitored computer virus reports to determine when to update virus protection systems.
Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures.
Developed plans to safeguard computer files against modification, destruction or disclosure.
Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
Recommend improvements in security systems and procedures.
Monitored use of data files and regulated access to protect secure information.
Discussed data access needs, security violations and programming changes with system users to resolve issues.
Conducted ongoing threat monitoring and targeted audits on systems.
Removed computer viruses and malware from affected computers, collaborating with security team to analyse security-related incidents.
Oversaw network architecture and security, defining policies and procedures for successful operations.
Maintained system compliance with legal requirements and company security standards.
Tested security measures and systems, performing risk assessments to detect vulnerabilities.
IT Support Analyst
BlackScale Group
Accra
01.2019 - 12.2021
Troubleshot operating systems, hardware and software problems to identify root causes.
Provided remote support for product functionality, maintenance and troubleshooting.
Managed technical support page by creating FAQs and posting knowledge-based articles.
Reported incidents, risks and hazards by following set procedures.
Recommended and implemented configuration changes and system additions to optimise performance.
Collaborated with team members in virtual environments to optimise field experience and development capabilities.
Reduced escalation workload and maintained timely feedback to management.
Supported trials for new product development through maintaining communication between customers, sales and design.
Supported out-of-hours service by working unsociable hours on-call.
Branch Administrative Officer
Enterprise Life Ghana Ltd
Accra
08.2016 - 09.2018
Established workflow processes and implemented modifications to improve administrative operations.
Cultivated and deepened relationships with customers by providing exceptional service.
Provided dependable administrative support to senior staff, enabling them to freely handle high-importance tasks.
Took minutes and thorough notes in meetings for distribution.
Produced and distributed monthly reports using Excel knowledge, enabling improved business analysis.
Organised meetings and events guaranteeing professional results.
Monitored office inventory supplies, re-ordering for service provisions.
Organised filing system for important and confidential office documents.
Prepared and analysed financial statements for management teams.
Carried out onboarding to help new hires adjust to new work environment.
Proofread and edited documents typed by colleagues to improve readability.
Health Insurance Claims Officer
Royal Good Shepherd Hospital
Accra
03.2011 - 08.2016
Determined insurance cover level and relevance for accurate claim assessments.
Handled initial claims enquiries with attention to first-class, personal service.
Gathered, recorded, and distributed complete documentary evidence.
Provided data science teams with in-depth claim analyses for enhanced modelling.
Handled all claims and communications within established service level agreements.
Provided claims advice to clients, managing expectations and explaining claims processing timelines.
Processing health insurance claims for payment.
Compilation of Insurance claims bills using MS Excel.
Submission of Insurance claims to the Insurance Authorities.
Collection of Cheques from the Insurance Authority on behalf of the hospital.
Education
Master of Science - FinTech with Business Analytics
University of Westminster
London
01.2022 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Business Administration -
University of Professional Studies, Accra
Ghana
08.2012 - 06.2016
Skills
Cyber and digital forensics
Vulnerability analysis
Information forensics
Incident Response Management
Erecting firewalls
Designing security controls
Microsoft Hyper-V Server
Data security
Critical thinking skills
ICT security systems
ICT disaster recovery
Ethical hacking
Good typing skill
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart Time
Work Location
On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Work Availability
monday
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thursday
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morning
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Timeline
Junior Security Analyst
Devonshire Alliance Accounting Services
01.2023 - Current
Master of Science - FinTech with Business Analytics