I am a results-driven cybersecurity professional with over 4 years of IT experience specializing in security operations, risk assessment, and vulnerability management. I leverage security frameworks and tools to identify, assess, and mitigate risks while ensuring compliance with industry standards. My hands-on experience includes threat intelligence, security policy development, and governance, and I am adept at collaborating with security teams to enhance cybersecurity posture and mitigate threats. I am passionate about turning complex security data into actionable insights, communicating findings to stakeholders, and continuously improving security processes to protect organizations from evolving cyber threats.

OLUWADARA AKINYEMI

I am a results-driven cybersecurity professional with over 4 years of IT experience specializing in security operations, risk assessment, and vulnerability management. I leverage security frameworks and tools to identify, assess, and mitigate risks while ensuring compliance with industry standards. My hands-on experience includes threat intelligence, security policy development, and governance, and I am adept at collaborating with security teams to enhance cybersecurity posture and mitigate threats. I am passionate about turning complex security data into actionable insights, communicating findings to stakeholders, and continuously improving security processes to protect organizations from evolving cyber threats.

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I am a results-driven cybersecurity professional with over 4 years of IT experience specializing in security operations, risk assessment, and vulnerability management. I leverage security frameworks and tools to identify, assess, and mitigate risks while ensuring compliance with industry standards. My hands-on experience includes threat intelligence, security policy development, and governance, and I am adept at collaborating with security teams to enhance cybersecurity posture and mitigate threats.

I am passionate about turning complex security data into actionable insights, communicating findings to stakeholders, and continuously improving security processes to protect organizations from evolving cyber threats.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Work Experience

Systems Officer 2 at MPSD&P (OPS)
September 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Facilitated communication between security analysts and stakeholders; shadowed security analysts and assisted in risk assessments; collaborated with the Blue Team on security logging, incident tracking, and response procedures; learned and utilized the threat intelligence tool Record for cybersecurity analysis and reporting; coordinated intern events; updated risk assessment schedules; suggested improvements for risk assessment documentation and helped standardize security process documentation.
Cybersecurity Specialist at Hacktales (Blue Team Volunteer)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Conducted vulnerability assessments using Qualys to identify security risks and remediation strategies; developed and implemented security policies and procedures; participated in security awareness training and security control discussions to improve client cybersecurity posture.
Quality Assurance Engineer at Sabi Africa
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Led testing for back-office web applications across 3+ countries; conducted manual testing and maintained test cases in TestRail; oversaw GitHub development for multiple features; created Jira release tickets and executed regression tests; ensured requirement fulfillment via acceptance criteria; performed data integrity checks with Postgres; initiated transition to Azure test tools for improved test management.
IT Assurance Intern at KPMG Professional Services
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Ensured documentation completion for multiple engagements supporting IT audits; collaborated with the core audit team to review IT security practices; conducted data center inspections for security compliance and best practices; applied IT assurance methodologies to evaluate security controls.
Quality Assurance Engineer at Quales Consulting
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Developed and executed automated test scripts using Cypress for web applications; designed structured test cases for multiple platforms; performed API testing with Postman to validate security and functionality; collaborated with engineering teams to refine automation test strategies.

Education

Cybersecurity Graduate Certificate at Durham College
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2024
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Babcock University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

Certified in Cybersecurity (ISC)²
January 11, 2030 - December 29, 2025
CompTIA Security+ (In Progress)
January 11, 2030 - December 29, 2025
CompTIA PenTest+
January 11, 2030 - December 29, 2025
Fortinet NSE 1
January 11, 2030 - December 29, 2025
KnowBe4 Security Awareness Foundation
January 11, 2030 - December 29, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Government