Aspiring IT Security & Data Analyst in IS, UMBC

AYOMIDE AKINMADE

BALTIMORE, US, ***** •**.**********@*****.*** •

+1-443-***-****. LINKS: www.linkedin.com/in/ayomide-akinmade-130810080808089u89

EDUCATION

BS In Information Systems

May 2022 – Expected

May 2026

University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Baltimore, MD

GPA: 3.4 / 4.0

Relevant Coursework: Applied Finite Mathematics• Data Communications and Networks • Computer Science 2 •

Software and Hardware Concepts

Applied Statistics for Business and Economics • Discrete Mathematics • Introduction to Database Design Awards: Dean's List: Spring 2023, Dean’s List Spring 2025

Certifications

Goldman Sachs Software Engineering Virtual Experience Program on Forage - November 2024

•Completed a job simulation as a Goldman Sachs governance analyst responsible for assessing IT security and suggesting improvements.

•Identified that the company was using an outdated password hashing algorithm by cracking passwords using Hash cat.

•Wrote a memo for the supervisor summarizing a range of proposed uplifts to increase the company’s level of password protection including extending minimum password length and using a dedicated hashing algorithm.

CUNA CERTIFICATE

CUNA

Cisco Cybersecurity certificate - January 2025

SKILLS

Python, C/C++, Java, HTML/CSS, Customer Service, Cash Handling, Data Analysis, Report Writing, Event Management, Financial reporting, SQL, Excel

PROJECTS

•Interactive Character Game (Dec 2022): Engineered a choice-based narrative game in Processing, incorporating 10+ decision points and 20+ possible outcomes to prepare new students for college life challenges.

•Investment Data Analysis Simulation (Spring 2025): Analyzed financial datasets using Python and Excel to identify trends and create performance dashboards. Applied statistical modeling to support investment decision-making scenarios.

•Weekly Report on Homeowner's Flood Insurance (Jun 2023 - Aug 2023): Generated comprehensive weekly reports on flood insurance status for various accounts, providing executives with actionable insights that led to a significant improvement in policy renewal rates.

•Phone Network (Sep 2023 - Nov 2023): Created phone network using recursions in python

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Cybersecurity Intern Oct 2025 - Jan 2026

Young Progressive Institute Baltimore, MD

Conducted a structured security risk assessment following a platform pivot, identifying vulnerabilities across third-party plugins, user roles, and sensitive data workflows.

Evaluated WordPress plugins for CVE history, maintenance posture, and data exposure risks; delivered risk-based remediation recommendations aligned with vulnerability management practices.

Analyzed platform attack surface and proposed security architecture improvements, including input validation, CSP implementation, secure secrets handling, and reduced misconfiguration risk.

Designed role-based access control and data classification framework to protect PII and creative content and presented prioritized findings in an executive-level security briefing.

REAL ESTATE SERVICE SPECIALIST INTERN Jun 2023 - Aug 2023

S3 Shared Service Solutions Baltimore, MD

•Collaborated with a team of 4 to process and reconcile escrow accounts, contributing to a significant improvement in department efficiency.

•Utilized excel and other software to monitor and update 30+ loan accounts daily, identifying and resolving discrepancies per week to maintain data accuracy.

•Implemented a systematic follow-up process for obtaining updated Homeowner bills, increasing response rate and reducing processing delays.

•Processed multiple insurance payments monthly, ensuring 100% accuracy and timeliness to maintain customer coverage.

DEPOSIT OPERATIONS INTERN Jun 2024 - Aug 2024

S3 Shared Service Solutions Baltimore, MD

I assisted with processing deposits, withdrawals, electronic transfers, and check verifications to ensure transactions are correctly completed and documented.

Streamlined deposit operations workflow, reducing processing time and enhancing customer satisfaction.

Developed and implemented a new check verification procedure, reducing fraudulent checks by a significant amount

UMBC Residential Life Lead Woolie Aug 2024 – Oct 2024

University of Maryland, Baltimore County Baltimore, MD

•Mentored 35+ first year and transfer students, providing comprehensive orientation and support throughout their transition to university life.

•Acted as a role model for first year and transfer students, answering questions, and offering advice on academics, social life, and college adjustments.

•Helped new students connect with academic advising, counseling services, and other support resources.

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