👉 💥 | Information Technology & Cybersecurity Professional ⚡ Ph.D. Candidate in Information Technology | …✍️
Solutions-Oriented Cybersecurity and Information Technology Professional! Dynamic and highly skilled cybersecurity professional with a proven track record of enhancing organizational defenses, optimizing IT infrastructure, and maintaining compliance with industry regulations and best practices. Expertise includes risk assessments, vulnerability management, and the implementation of advanced security measures to protect critical systems and sensitive data. Proficient in utilizing cutting-edge technologies such as Splunk, Nessus, and AWS services to strengthen security monitoring, incident response, and operational resilience. Known for strategic leadership and the ability to manage cross-functional teams, delivering complex security projects on time and within scope. Researcher and Ph.D. Candidate, combining deep academic knowledge with practical experience to develop innovative, evidence-based solutions for addressing evolving cybersecurity challenges.
Domain: Vulnerability Management, Identity Access Management, Cloud Security Architecture, Infrastructure Management, Security Monitoring, Risk Assessments, Incident Response
Security and Privacy: Endpoint Security, Risk Management, Data Encryption and Cryptography, Log Management, Privacy Solutions, Security Frameworks and Compliance, Data Privacy and Protection
Implement security protocols, troubleshoot systems, and monitor cybersecurity threats to ensure IT compliance and minimize disruptions in OR and CSS environments. Facilitate effective team communication, manage project timelines, train staff on secure IT practices, and support system upgrades and new technology implementations for seamless operations.
- 🚩 Ensured IT security compliance by implementing protocols to protect sensitive data and systems in the OR and CSS, adhering to HIPAA and hospital regulations.
- 🚩 Monitored and mitigated cybersecurity threats through regular Nessus vulnerability assessments, incident response, and endpoint protection for OR/CSS operations.
- 🚩 Managed application integrations and system management, including Single Sign-On (SSO) and Identity & Access Management (IAM) to enhance security and user experience.
- 🚩 Analyzed system logs and data usage to diagnose issues, determine root causes, and recommend operational efficiency and security improvements.
- 🚩 Led IT projects by managing timelines, coordinating teams, and training OR/CSS staff on secure practices while supporting system upgrades, testing, and new technology implementation for smooth execution and on-time delivery.
- 🚩 Assessed user needs through direct discussions, translating technical requirements into actionable solutions, and promoting awareness of security and system best practices.
- 🚩 Provided desktop support by installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting hardware, software, and network systems, ensuring optimal performance and minimal disruptions through proactive maintenance and issue resolution.
Supervise the quality assurance processes for surgical instruments, ensuring they adhere to regulatory standards and are safe for use. Perform comprehensive inspections and testing to detect defects or issues. Implement process improvements to boost the quality and efficiency of QA procedures and maintain detailed records of all inspections, tests, and QA activities.
- ✔ Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including risk management and safety, quality control and assurance, instrument vendors, and repairs, to resolve quality issues and implement solutions.
- ✔ Ensure adherence to industry standards and regulations from organizations such as the Department of Health, the Joint Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the Food and Drug Administration.
- ✔ Train and mentor junior QA surgical instruments specialists on handling and inspection techniques, improving team capabilities and promoting continuous improvement.
Performed security assessments of cloud infrastructures, including vulnerability assessments, IAM policy configuration, and incident response, while integrating security protocols into CI/CD pipelines to mitigate threats and reduce deployment risks. Contributed to cloud infrastructure projects by optimizing environments for scalability, ensuring high availability, implementing automation for provisioning, and strengthening system security with encryption and real-time monitoring solutions.
- ✨ Implemented security updates, patches, and measures while designing and maintaining scalable AWS infrastructure to ensure system integrity, high availability, and robust performance.
- ✨ Automated infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and deployment using IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible), improving efficiency and accuracy. • Built and managed CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub) to accelerate release cycles and improve delivery consistency.
- ✨ Strengthened security with advanced encryption, access management, and monitoring, reducing incidents by 40% and enhancing infrastructure resilience.
- ✨ Monitored and analyzed cloud infrastructure security using AWS CloudTrail and IAM policies, improving security by 20% through proactive threat mitigation and enhanced policy adherence.
- ✨ Collaborated with DevOps teams to integrate security protocols into CI/CD pipelines, reducing deployment risks, and supported incident response through forensic analysis and root cause investigations.
Conducted security risk evaluations to identify vulnerabilities and mitigate threats across organizational networks. Developed and implemented safeguarding strategies, fine-tuned configurations, and administered user access for sensitive applications. Supervised critical security infrastructure, conducted audits, and ensured swift incident response. Orchestrated vulnerability scans and collaborated with teams to coordinate mitigation and compliance efforts. Managed operational risks, created privacy policies, and led training programs to strengthen security and regulatory adherence.
- 📌 Conducted vulnerability scans using Nessus, tested security controls, and monitored systems with intrusion detection and prevention tools, effectively assessing and escalating security risks to enhance system resilience against threats.
- 📌 Designed and implemented monitoring and alerting systems using SIEM tools such as Splunk, enabling proactive security management, generating alerts for compromised assets, tracking incidents, and prioritizing tickets for timely remediation.
- 📌 Developed dashboards and streamlined incident-handling procedures to enhance real-time cybersecurity visibility, minimize damage, and improve team coordination.
- 📌 Monitored emerging threats, delivered strategic recommendations to strengthen security, supported training and awareness programs, identified vulnerabilities, and collaborated with teams on remediation efforts.
- 📌 Enhanced incident response capabilities by developing a comprehensive plan and conducting regular exercises, significantly reducing response times.
- 📌 Quickly adapted to new privacy regulations by formulating actionable policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and robust data protection.
(In Progress) : Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degree: Information Technology; University of the Cumberlands - Williamsburg, KY
2019-2020 : Master of Science (M.S.) Degree: Information Systems Security; University of the Cumberlands - Williamsburg, KY
2014-2016 : Master of Science (M.S.) Degree: Health and Medical Informatics; Brandeis University - Waltham, MA
2012-2014 : Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree: Information Technology; University of Massachusetts Lowell - Lowell, MA
1998-2001 : Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree: Electrical and Electronic Engineering; Our Saviour Institute of Science, Agriculture & Technology, Enugu, Nigeria / National Polytechnic University Institute, Bamenda, Cameroon
(In Progress) : (ISC)2 – Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP®)
(In Progress) : ISACA®’s – Certified Cybersecurity Operations Analyst™ (CCOA™)
MARCH 2021 : ISACA®’s – Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer™ (CDPSE™)
- English (native speaker)
- French (full professional proficiency)