Uzoma Chidiebere Nwachukwu
Bowie, Maryland
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Information and Cyber Security Specialist with 3.5 years active experience, proficient in online security research planning, execution and maintenance. A natural leader with excellent conflict resolution abilities, ability to adapt in a dynamic and changing environment, effective written and verbal communicator, excellent analytical skills and ability to manage multiple responsibilities. Multi-lingual and high ability to work in a diverse environment with many years of winning best staff awards 3 years concurrently.
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Project Management ● Supply Management Specialist
Environmental Specialist ● Information Security Expert
Budgeting Specialist ● Strategic Planning
Risk Management ● Language Translator Expert
Energy Specialist ● Program Management
Penetration Testing ● Vulnerability Assessment
CERTIFICATIONS
(1)CAP (Certified Authorization Professional) In progress
(2)CompTIA Security + /Penetration Tester In progress
(3)A+ (In progress)
EDUCATION
MSc Cybersecurity Management and Policy January 2019 – June 2020
University of Maryland University College (Ongoing)
MS Environmental Engineering and Science January 2009 --June 2011
Johns Hopkins University
Associate Degree, Respiratory Therapy August 2005--May 2007
University of District of Columbia.
BS Physics/Geophysics August 1995 - September 1999
Imo State University
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Volkmann Express Inc: October 2015 – March 2019
Cyber Security Analyst
Devised and executed online security procedures using NIST 800 53 Rev 4
Collaborated with management to update security manuals and addressed current employee concerns, using NIST 800 53A
Updated security software to prevent database security threats.
Accomplished system recovery procedures to minimize losses should an attack occur.
Reduced reporting and resolution time of Host Based Security System (HBSS) deficiencies by 68%
Conducted system security assessments based on NIST 800-53A
Created and tracked POA&Ms using Trusted Agent FISMA (TAF) and CSAM (on Microsoft word).
Designed E-Authentication and FIPS-199 worksheets.
Volkmann Express Inc May 2011 – October 2015
Project Manager
Grew Volkmann Express Inc from a revenue base of $25,000 in 2012 to $500,000 in 2017
Project Specialist, Pricing and Proposal Coordinator, oversaw company base cost rank lowest in the industry and in customer satisfaction we ranked highest
VGEI Environmental Auditors March 2009 - May 2011
Environmental Engineer -
Landfill Inspection and upgrade recommendations, inspected and handled over 50 sites in Washington DC and Virginia
Carried out 350 audits on several companies around Washington DC and associated cities in 13 months.
Freelance Translator September 2005 - February 2009
Performed duties as a translator at the DC courts between 2013 and 2014
Freelance translator for Manpower Group Public Sector, translated on excess of 500 materials per month
Total Oil Company March 2003– September2005
Health and Safety Officer
Developed, implemented and monitored company Occupational Health and Safety Policy, Programs, and Procedures;
Increased health and safety awareness at all levels of the organization by 15% of national average;
AFFILIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
Member American Association of Respiratory Care
Member Association of Environmental and Engineering Geologists
Member NBRC
References and transcripts are available on request.