Risk and Compliance

VALERIE EJIOFOR

*******.*******@********.**.*** 813-***-**** www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-ejiofor EDUCATION

University of Tampa (UT) December 2024

MS Cybersecurity (3.16/4.0)

Covenant University July 2021

BS Computer Science (4.48/5.0)

TECHNICAL SKILLS: Secure Coding, Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Assessment & Management, Penetration Testing, Security Information & Event Management, Cloud Security, Identity & Access Management, Python, Digital Forensic.

CERTIFICATIONS: CompTIA Security +, Fortinet (NSE 1&2). CYBERSECURITY EXPERIENCE

KPMG Lagos, Nigeria

Cyber Security Consultant September - December 2022

• Conducted a thorough Business Impact Analysis, which resulted in a 65% increase in MTNN's Business Continuity Plans and minimized possible interruptions.

• Implemented SWIFT analysis measures, enhancing the security of the Bank of Mozambique's SWIFT system, and safeguarding financial operations forecasting over 60% of error margins.

• Participated in a data privacy audit for the Bank of Industry, expected to improve over 70% in data collecting and processing practices, assuring regulatory compliance.

• Educated staff on identifying and mitigating potential security threats, developing a culture of proactive risk management, and increasing the organization's security posture. Activedge Technologies Lagos, Nigeria

Infrastructure Security Analyst February - September 2022

• Developed and performed incident response protocols to mitigate damage and liability during security breaches in partner environments.

• Proactive monitoring and regular upgrades ensured company-wide compliance with industry standards, including OEMs.

• Independently performed digital forensics analysis on malware contained within a PCAP file and meticulously documented the process and findings.

• Assisted in identifying improvement opportunities in security systems and procedures, resulting in about 85% stronger overall security posture and risk mitigation across client companies. INTERNSHIP & WORK EXPERIENCE

Andela Lagos, Nigeria

Corporate Travel/ Procurement Intern June - September 2020

• Assisted in setting up travel budgets for over 300 Partner-Engineers and Non-Partner-Engineers, maximizing resource allocation and cost-effectiveness.

• Monitored vendor service delivery to ensure compliance with agreed-upon SLAs and delivery of best-in-class service.

• Proactively responded to travel requests, resolving problems, and creating an enjoyable travel experience for employees. BUA Group Lagos, Nigeria

IT Support Intern June - August 2019

• Handled computer system troubleshooting and provided technical support to the entire team for computer operations.

• Completed accurate and impactful system problem identification reports (SPIRs) to aid in future projects and repairs which increased the efficiency of the system by over 80%.

• Broke down and evaluated user problems using test scripts, personal expertise, and probing questions that enhanced user experience.

• Optimized system performance by installing, configuring, testing, and maintaining operating systems, application software, and system management tools.

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