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Ahmed Okesina

North Carolina

Summary

Results-driven IT professional with notable success in planning, analysis and implementation of security initiatives. Strengths in providing comprehensive network design and security frameworks. Certified information system auditor. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

IT Auditor

SymIOT Solutions Limited
Remote
08.2021 - Current

• Handling testing and gap analysis on SOC2, SOX and PCI – DSS compliance and reintegration annually.

• Regular routine implementation of risk analysis techniques to detect and mitigate risk vulnerabilities early enough.

• Configured and maintained routers and switches, ensuring optimal routing and switching operations.

• Managed the organizational vulnerability program.

• Full support in the coordination with auditees and colleagues.

• Organizing and supervising cooperative risk-based IT audits and determining if risks are suitably controlled

by the use of effective controls and/or other methods.

• Overseeing the coordination and upkeep of management's compliance process controls paperwork, as well

as routinely reviewing controls to guarantee proper design and identification of critical controls for

operations affecting the business.

• Supervised audit team members assigned to guide certain IT audit projects and aid the audit team in

developing Computer Assisted Audit Techniques (CAATs) through ACL or alternative methods for all kinds

of audits as needed.

• Supporting stakeholders in determining the appropriate treatment of identified risks and gaps; identifying

appropriate action plans for risk remediation.

  • Enhanced IT security by conducting comprehensive audits and identifying potential risks within the organization.

IT/Product Analyst

IKrisp Technologies
Remote
02.2017 - 11.2020
  • Enhanced product performance by analyzing user feedback and implementing necessary improvements.
  • Streamlined product development process for increased efficiency by identifying bottlenecks and optimizing workflows.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new features and functionality.
  • Increased customer satisfaction with thorough quality assurance testing, addressing and resolving issues promptly.

I scheduled routine backups of information and ensuring maximum security and prepare weekly reports of productivity.

• Troubleshoot system and network problems, diagnosing and solving hardware or software faults.

• I managed student portal and resolve portal related issues.

• I successfully supervised, developed and managed a new web application product for Osun State University Cisco

Academy (http://www.cisco.uniosun.edu.ng). The product was created for the institution to put information on the various courses available, allow new prospect to get reliable information, log/sign up and enroll for their desired courses. The product was completed using JOOMLA for the CMS and SQL for the data collection and manipulation.

Education

Master Of Science - Computer Science

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL
07.2023

Bachelor of Science - Computer science

Osun State University
Osogbo, Osun state
2010

Skills

  • Disaster Recovery
  • Information Security
  • Vulnerability Assessment
  • Cybersecurity
  • Audit Planning
  • Internal Controls
  • Incident Response
  • Compliance Reporting
  • Problem-Solving
  • Analytical Skills
  • Team Collaboration
  • Risk Assessment

Affiliations

Event Co-ordinator, National Society of Black Engineers, WIU Chapter October 2022

Timeline

IT Auditor

SymIOT Solutions Limited
08.2021 - Current

IT/Product Analyst

IKrisp Technologies
02.2017 - 11.2020

Master Of Science - Computer Science

Western Illinois University

Bachelor of Science - Computer science

Osun State University
Ahmed Okesina