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Benjamin Semola

**** * **** ******, **********, OK 74074, US Cell: 405-***-****

adjmw9@r.postjobfree.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/consultantben/ OBJECTIVES:

An information/cybersecurity professional with about 19 years of technical and management experience in computer/network hardware and software, Information Security. Information Systems reviews, Information Security operations, Information Systems control, IT Risk management, IT Infrastructure monitoring and forensic investigation. I am ready to learn and develop new skills in every role. ACADEMIC DEGREES:

1. Oklahoma State University OK, US 2020

Master’s in International Studies (Major in Global Business & Trade) 2. Rochester Institute of Technology (Online RITx) NY, US 2018 MicroMaster’s in Cybersecurity

3. University of Lagos, Nigeria 1999

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIP

1. Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE) Dec 2020 2. Certified Information System Manager (CISM) July 2020 3. Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) August 2020

4. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) May 2021 in view 5. Professional Member, Information Systems Audit & Control Association 2018 - present 6. Member, The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi 2020 – present 7. Member, Phil Beta Delta Honor Society 2019 - present HARWARE/SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY

• Workstations Servers Mobile Devices Printers

• PowerShell Kali Linux Terminal Applications Maltego

• R programming Microsoft Windows Server Ubuntu Pentesting

• Python programming Wireshark MacOS Others

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

1. Oklahoma State University (School of Global Studies & Partnerships) 2019 – Date IT Support Specialist (G.A)

• Planned and developed information technology audits by understanding information technology objectives, information structure, policies, processes, and internal controls; identifying risk areas; preparing audit scope and objectives; preparing audit programs.

• Assessed risks and internal operating controls by identifying areas of non-compliance, identifying operational weaknesses, inefficiencies, and issues.

• Analyzed security risks and recommended mitigation. Documented controls, identified risks and test general computer controls around access security, Change Management, and Business continuity operations.

• Liaised with IT and business management on issues remediation, process and control improvements.

• Develop entire IT security training program for the college staff and students

• Implement/Enforce access control policy on user profiles

• Provide IT support for all staff and maintain the servers in the college as system administrator 2

2. Certified Networks Ltd 2015 – 2017

CTO/Managing Partner

• Established the company’s technical vision and lead all aspects of the company’s technological development.

• Directed the company’s strategic decisions, development and future growth.

• Provided leadership to department heads in a fashion that supports the company’s culture, mission and values.

• Directly responsible for the day to day operations of HarmoNET Wireless Internet, a brand product of Certified Networks Ltd

• Worked in a consultative fashion with other department heads, such as marketing, production and operations as an advisor of technologies that will improve efficiency and effectiveness.

• Provided leadership to department heads in a fashion that supports the company’s culture, mission and values.

• Conducted research and case studies on leading edge technologies and makes determinations on the probability of implementation.

• Overall design of Cybersecurity Risk Management Strategies

• Computer/Network Security, Forensic and Strategic Consulting

• Training key process managers and staff. Create and develop training materials and manuals

• Involved with testing and setup of new servers and network design for HarmoNET Wireless Internet 3. Certified Networks Ltd 2011 – 2015

Cybersecurity & Business Specialist

• Lead incidence reviews, mitigations, migrations and decommissioning of IT assets.

• Designed and improved information security program for the enterprise.

• Developed Business case for security program in order to gain senior management support and attain improved security posture.

• Supervised every risk management exercise and synchronize risk report with corporate business objectives

• Spearheads the development, communication and implementation of effective growth strategies and processes.

• Collaborates with the executive management team to develop and implement plans for the operational infrastructure of systems, processes and personnel designed to accommodate the growth objectives of the company.

• Motivates and leads a high-performance management team; attracts, recruits and retains required members of the executive team not currently in place; provides mentoring as a cornerstone to the management career development program.

• Acts as lead “client-care officer” through direct contact with every client and partner. 4. Certified Networks Ltd 2004 – 20011

Technology Consultant/Systems Engineer

• Performed project tasks independently and also motivated others to work as a team

• Maintain efforts in program development, IT Strategy and Infrastructure support

• Define and implement support procedures

• Create the new process design and supervise implementation

• Train the support team to deliver cutting edge solutions

• Lead a team to develop client deliverable contents

• Anticipate client needs and formulate solutions

• Contribute to new business and proposal development

• Expand business opportunities for the company while consulting and representing the company 3

5. Certified Systems Spec Ltd 2002 – 2003

Systems Integrator/Instructor

• Create system designs and IT training project and development

• Build, synthesize and implement technological applications

• Test and authenticate software to determine suitability before recommendation

• Review, identify and recommend system improvement needs

• Security monitoring and information gathering

• Support for Business in managing IT operations related issues. 6. MICRONET Systems 2001 – 2002

Systems Engineer

• Plan strategic efforts and implement created plans

• Manage and monitor all installed systems and infrastructure LEADERSHIP/ VOLUNTEERING EXPERIENCE:

1. Media Coordinator, International Student Organization OSU 2018 - till date 2. Public Affairs Director, Student Association of Global Affairs 2018 – till date 3. Vice President, Family Graduate Housing Association 2019 4. Computer Technology Instructor, Family Resource Center, OSU 2018 – till date 5. Our Daily Bread Food & Resource Center, Stillwater OK 74075 2017 – till date 3. IT support consultant, Hillcrest Baptist Church, Stillwater 2017 – till date AWARDS RECEIVED:

1. Michael Hyatt Distinguished Graduate Fellowship 2020 2. Jud & Vera Milburn Fellowship Award 2020

3. African Development Summit, Graduate Award, Kansas University 2019 4. Michael Hyatt Distinguished Graduate Fellowship 2019 5. 3 Minutes Presentation (People’s choice Scholarship) OSU 2019 6. Graduate Student Professional Development Scholarships 2019 7. Certificate of Participation Cybersecurity Summit OKC 2019 8. Google IT Support Professional (Scholarship) 2018 9. MicroMaster Program from RITx (90% Scholarship) 2017 RECENT PATENTS AND PUBLICATIONS:

1. Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) Contact Tracing App, Privacy & Security Risk 2020 2. The Impact of Institutional Structure on Economic Growth in Africa 2020 3. Iranian Internet Shutdown 2019

4. Cyber-power as Expression of Soft Power 2019

5. Small but Mighty: How the Republic of Estonia Became Heavyweight in Cybersecurity 2018 6. Election Hacking – The New Normal: U.S 2018 Midterm Election 2018 7. Dark Web and Drug Trade: Seeming Trend on ‘The Twin War on Drug’ 2018 8. Pros & Cons of Social Media Networks 2017

9. Effective Use of Social Media for Live Media Transmission 2016 10. eLove Security: Securing Love in a pervasive Social Media Environment 2016 11. Information Technology as A Vital Tool in Nation Building 2015 12. Using Internet Effectively for Business 2015

13. Mikrotik Usermanager Implementation and Security 2015 4

CONTACT DETAILS OF REFEREES:

Anthony Cambas Marten W. Brienen PhD. Dr. Randy Kluver Manager of International Trade Associate Professor, SGSP Dean of the college (SGSP) University of Mississippi/Mississippi SBDC Oklahoma State University Oklahoma State University adjmw9@r.postjobfree.com adjmw9@r.postjobfree.com adjmw9@r.postjobfree.com Cell: 662-***-**** Cell: 305-***-**** Cell: 979-***-****

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