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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Ontario, Canada

• Developed Blockchain strategies and initiatives (NFTs, Blockchain-powered loyalty programs, etc.) for the organization’s sports engagement web application by researching and analyzing trends in the e-sports domain.• Utilized key stakeholders’ requirements to define the scope and objectives of the Blockchain security architecture for the web application.• Designed secure architectures for the blockchain services to be deployed to the web application. Assessed and recommended security controls, encryption mechanisms, and access management strategies to enhance the security of blockchain infrastructure.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including developers, business stakeholders and management, to address security concerns and integrate security measures into the blockchain development lifecycle. Communicated effectively to explain security concepts and requirements to technical and non-technical audiences.

Otta, Ogun, Nigeria

• Managed and executed audits of IT systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices.• Collected, reviewed, and organized evidence in preparation for external and internal audit compliance review meetings, ensuring seamless and well-documented audit processes.• Conducted risk assessments and vulnerability assessments to identify security gaps, developed mitigation plans and prioritized remediation efforts.• Collaborated with IT teams to develop and maintain security controls, policies, and procedures based on industry standards (ISO 27001, NIST CSF, NIST RMF, PCI DSS, etc.).• Conducted security awareness training for employees to enhance the organization's overall security posture.• Managed and reviewed third-party risk assessments, vendor security evaluations and reports (e.g., SOC2) to ensure the security of external partners.• Prepared compliance reports for regulatory agencies and senior leadership, addressing cybersecurity and GRC concerns.• Performed threat hunting and forensic evidence gathering activities and recommended the use of Data loss prevention (DLP) system to prevent data loss.• Collaborated with the SOC team and responded promptly to incidents, leading to 92% satisfactory service rating for my team.• Used tools like Qualys and Nessus to perform vulnerability management processes and ensured their remediation.• Collaborated with Consultants and other Analysts in troubleshooting and resolving system performance and configuration issues.• Worked independently and with other teams to manage and support remediation projects to resolve identified risks and enhance existing compliance frameworks.• Ensured adherence to appropriate policies and guidelines for the efficient administration and governance of information systems and technology to promote a culture of excellence in IT risk management.

Lekki

-Effectively handled clients' enquiries and complaints, ensuring that suchqueries were attended to within Service level agreements, satisfactorily-Resolved average of 10 customer issues daily, thus enabling mutuallybeneficial outcomes and encouraging continued cooperation.-Researched and resolved account and service problems with friendly,knowledgeable support

Master'S Degree, Information Technology Security, 3.9/4.30

IT Security policies and risk management (developing IT standards, policies and procedures, information security, NIST framework, risk.

Bachelor'S Degree, Computer Science