Experience
Cybersecurity Trainer
• Designed and implemented a customized security certification program for online cybersecurity training on CISSP, CISM, CISA; improved the cybersecurity awareness of the workforce and reduced the number of successful cyber-attacks on the organization's systems by 40%
• Delivered remote cyber security training programs to a diverse group of learners, resulting in a 95% completion rate and positive participant feedback
• Monitored participant progress and performance using learning management systems (LMS), resulting in a 90% completion rate and timely identification of struggling participants for targeted support
Head, IT (Enterprise Security Projects & Training)
• Developed customized training curricula based on specific organizational needs, leading to 80% increase in the application of security best practices
• Conducted regular assessments and evaluations of training programs, achieving an average participant satisfaction rating of 85 % on post-training surveys
• Implemented hands-on labs and practical exercises to enhance participants' skills in areas such as ethical hacking, incident response, and threat analysis
• Led workshops and webinars on emerging cyber threats, helping participants stay up-to-date with the latest cybersecurity trends and techniques
• Mentored and coached trainees in achieving industry-recognized certifications, including CompTIA Security+, CISA, CISM, CISSP, CGEIT, GDPR and other certification-based training
• Established a train-the-trainer program to provide technical ICT training; trained 10+ trainers who delivered training to over 500 employees across 10 organizations, including Flour Mills, NLNG, and Babcock University; increased training availability by 50% and saved external training costs by 40%
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, regulations, and industry standards, ensuring training content remained relevant
• Conducted vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and prioritize risks, leading a cross-functional team to implement remediation efforts that resulted in a 60% decrease in critical vulnerabilities and a 95% vulnerability remediation rate
IT Manager
• Deployed a comprehensive IT asset management system, resulting in inventory accuracy and cost savings. Reduced asset discrepancies by 90% and a 15% reduction in hardware procurement costs
• Supervised the successful migration of on-premises infrastructure to the cloud, resulting in enhanced scalability and cost efficiency. Accomplished a 30% reduction in infrastructure costs and system availability by 99.9%
• Redesigned the data backup and disaster recovery strategy, reducing RTO to 2 hours and RPO to 15 minutes, minimizing data loss and downtime. Executed the plan to ensure business continuity and data integrity
• Led a multi-functional team of 15 to deploy a cybersecurity framework in accordance with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, achieving 100% compliance with mandatory security standards and reducing cybersecurity insurance premiums by 30%
• Optimized IT service delivery by implementing an IT service management (ITSM) framework, improving incident response and resolution times. Reduced average incident resolution time by 30% and elevated customer satisfaction rating by 20%