Alex Wambua
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Cybersecurity
Kennesaw State University
2021 : 2022
Bachelor of Science - BS
Communication and Journalism
Moi University, Nairobi campus
2013 : 2016
• Played an integral role in collaborating with cross-functional teams and actively contributed to development and enforcement of security policies and procedures.
• Led through investigation and provided effective resolution of security incidents by offering valuable recommendations for preventive measures.
2023 : Present
Shaww Industries
Information Security Analyst
• Identifying and resolving production flow problems and communicate to resolve quality issues
• Reallocating resources to maintain quality as needed based on equipment issues and/ or product
• Ensuring safety guidelines are followed
• Setting the example for policy, procedure, and attitude for the team
• Helping Team Manager stay aware of issues that may impact productivity
• Providing general team metric updates to the team
• Identifying training needs and communicate them to Team Manager
2017 : 2023
Shaw Industries
Support Team Lead
Contributed to surveillance and assessment of security logs and incidents, pinpointing latent risks and vulnerabilities. Collaborated with the incident response unit to investigate and resolve security breaches. Assisted in formulating and implementing security awareness training programs for staff. Provided support in executing risk assessments and implementing protective measures to mitigate identified risks.
• Instituted routine phishing simulation exercises to assess employees' proficiency in detecting phishing attempts, pinpointing specific areas requiring supplementary training and reinforcement.
• Enhanced organization's security posture by exploring emerging cybersecurity risks and nascent trends.
• Participated in the development and validation of disaster recovery and business continuity strategies.
2022 : 2022
Meta Solutions
Security Analyst
Wireshark & Risk Management Framework Project
• Employed Wireshark for network packet analysis, leading to the identification of vulnerabilities and implementation of mitigation strategies, while bolstering network integrity and reducing security threats.
• Developed risk management plan for incident response, disaster recovery and business continuity plan to maintain organization's resilience in face of potential crises.
• Leveraged Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) to securely store and protect data for various use cases.
• Utilized AWS identity and access management to efficiently manage user permissions and access control.
2021 : 2022
Kennesaw State University
Graduate Student
• Acted as the initial point of contact for all computer and system related concerns from students or employees
• Organized and file documentation pertaining to warranties and instructional guides for computer hardware
• Maintained a working log detailed all required system updates, as well as the date of completion
• Attended in-person meetings with students to analyze, troubleshoot and diagnose hardware problems
• Resolved technical issues related to network interruptions
• Installed and configure computer systems and applications within the college
2015 : 2016
Computer Pride College
IT Support Specialist
Skills
Access Management, Analytical Skills, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Communication, Computer Forensics, Computer Hardware, Computer Hardware Troubleshooting, Corporate Social Responsibility, Crisis Communications, Cybersecurity, Digital Marketing, Digital Media, Disaster Recovery, Disaster Response, Disaster Risk Reduction, Engineering, Event Management, Forensic Analysis, Hardware Installation, Help Desk Support, Identity & Access Management (IAM), Incident Handling, Incident Response, Information Security, Information Security Analysis, Information Technology, Interpersonal Skills, ISO 27001, Machine Learning, Microsoft Office, Penetration Testing, port scanning, Project Management, Python (Programming Language), Security, Social Media Marketing, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Software Installation, Speech Writing, Strategic Communications, Tenable Nessus, Threat & Vulnerability Management, Threat Analysis, Threat Assessment, Troubleshooting, Video Production, Vulnerability Assessment, Vulnerability Scanning
About
Technically astute and highly analytical professional with comprehensive experience in threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability assessment. Possess strong foundation in cybersecurity tools, technologies, and best practices as well as the use of antivirus software. Instrumental in dissecting complex cybersecurity threats and developing effective response strategies. Skilled in analyzing network traffic and logs as well as conducting penetration testing and security assessments to strengthen defenses, while identifying and mitigating security threats. Expert in planning, executing, and managing projects, maintaining accurate documentation, and demonstrating commitment to professionalism in ever-evolving field of cybersecurity. Effective communicator, collaborating with cross-functional teams and ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive data
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