Machine Learning Security Analyst
Resume:
Fening Okai
IT Auditor Security Analyst GRC Analyst
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10+ years experienced, IT professional driving success through advanced analytics, technology assurance, and continuous improvement. Top Skills:
• Security Frameworks and Tools: Proficient in implementing and managing security frameworks such as ISO27001/2, NIST, COBIT, CIS, OWASP, and PCI DSS, with hands-on experience using security tools like Nessus, SIEM, and Archer to strengthen organizational security and ensure compliance.
• Data Analytics and Machine Learning: Expertise in analyzing structured and unstructured data using SQL, SAS, R, ACL, and Spark, with proficiency in applying machine learning techniques (supervised & unsupervised) to derive actionable insights and support data-driven decision-making.
• Cloud Computing and Systems Engineering: Strong capabilities in cloud computing platforms like VMWare, AWS, Azure, and GCP, along with extensive knowledge in systems engineering, solutions architecture, and operating systems (Windows, Unix, Linux). Skilled in scripting and coding with Bash, Python, and PowerShell for automating processes and optimizing infrastructure.
• Applications and Networking: Proficient in using Power platforms (PowerApps), and Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and O365. Experienced in networking, including Routing, Switching, and Firewall management, to ensure efficient and secure communication across the organization’s IT infrastructure.
• Problem Solving & Analytical Skills: Expertise in leading and managing projects and teams, combined with strong problem-solving, analytical skills, ability to multi-task, excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills to drive collaboration and achieve organizational goals. Employment History:
Graduate Research Assistant
Georgia State University, Atlanta
Aug 2023 – Jul 2024
• Shepherd Hospital Project: Developed causal inference models to assess stroke treatment efficacy, for personalized healthcare plans.
• Large Language Model Deployment: Deployed local large language models and used Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) with langchain for advanced tabular data queries and NLP, enhancing data accessibility and insights.
• Big Data Streaming with PySpark: Implemented streaming for data analysis, predicting business success in real-time across states.
• Hospital Management System with MongoDB: Created a MongoDB-based system utilizing ML for patient-doctor matching, which will improve hospital management efficiency. Information Technology (IT) Auditor, Continuous Auditing and Programs Audit MTN Ghana, Accra
May 2021 – Oct 2023
• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of IT general controls, ensuring systems, applications, and databases are secure and compliant with regulatory standards, resulting in a 20% reduction in identified control deficiencies.
• Conducted 15+ comprehensive IT audits across various departments, assessing compliance with regulations, leading to a 25% improvement in IT control effectiveness and reducing non-compliance incidents by 30%.
• Perform cybersecurity audits to identify vulnerabilities and ensure that the organization’s data protection, network security, and incident response measures are robust and effective.
• Assess IT-related risks and evaluate the adequacy of risk management strategies and internal controls to mitigate those risks, which resulted in a 30% reduction in risk exposure and ensuring alignment with industry standards.
• Audit IT application controls to verify that they effectively support business processes, ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and proper authorization within critical applications. Analyst, Fintech Compliance and Analytics
MTN Ghana, Accra
Jul 2018 – Apr 2021
• Conducted compliance reviews on customer onboarding, AML, CFT, and other regulations, improving compliance by 15% and reducing regulatory risks.
• Implemented a policy monitoring system, increasing policy compliance by 20% and enhancing governance effectiveness.
• Analyzed data and utilized continuous control monitoring to identify fraudulent patterns, enabling effective monitoring and leading to decisive actions such as barring numbers involved in fraud.
• Developed compliance dashboards and a compliance risk register, boosting overall compliance by 10% and supporting comprehensive risk management processes.
• Integrated security controls into the compliance monitoring framework, ensuring that all fintech operations adhered to both regulatory and cybersecurity standards, resulting in a 20% improvement in audit outcomes. E-banking Officer
Global Access Savings & Loans Limited, Accra
Sep 2017 - Jul 2018
• Led the implementation of a USSD mobile banking solution, increasing customer satisfaction by 20% in three months, and ensured PCI DSS compliance across all processes.
• Resolved 99% of technical issues, reduced fraud investigation backlog, and trained staff, boosting overall efficiency and product adoption.
Management Information Systems Officer
Global Access Savings & Loans Limited, Accra
Sep 2015 - Aug 2017
• Enhanced Fintech Reporting: Delivered 50+ financial and regulatory reports annually, ensuring 100% compliance and improving decision-making by 20%.
• Business Analysis, Reporting, and Data Visualization: Streamlined reporting and analysis with Excel and Power BI, reducing preparation time by 30% and boosting data-driven strategy effectiveness by 25%. Education:
MSc Data Science and Analytics
Georgia State University, J. Mack Robinson College of Business, Atlanta, GA Aug 2023 - Jul 2024
BSc in Information Technology
Ghana Communication Technology University, Accra
Sep 2013 - Jul 2017
Certifications:
• Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), ISC^2
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), ISACA
• Cisco Certified Network Associate Cyber Operations (CCNA CyberOps), Cisco
• Cisco Certified Network Associate Routing and Switching (CCNA), Cisco
• Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), Oracle
Jun 2023
Jun 2018
Mar 2018
Sep 2013
Jun 2013
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