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Dickson Akubia

@dicksonakubia

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Cybersecurity enthusiast with a passion for data analysis and machine learning.

Ghana

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What I'm looking for

Seeking a challenging role that leverages my technical expertise in cybersecurity and machine learning to drive business growth and improve security posture.

I'm a driven and detail-oriented cybersecurity professional with a strong background in computer science and a passion for machine learning and data analysis. With experience in faculty internships, sales and growth development, and cybersecurity and account management, I've developed a unique blend of technical and soft skills that enable me to effectively communicate complex cybersecurity concepts to diverse audiences.

Throughout my academic and professional journey, I've demonstrated a commitment to improving cybersecurity awareness and education, particularly in underserved communities. My experience in developing supplementary cybersecurity resources and learning materials has improved student interaction with online security tools by 50%.

I'm a certified cybersecurity professional with a strong foundation in penetration testing, fraud detection tools, and soc analysis. I'm proficient in Python, MySql, C++, C#, and hold certifications in IBM cybersecurity and cryptography, Brainnest Cybersecurity Training, and AWS Security.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Faculty Intern

Ashesi University

Aug 2022 - Oct 2023 (1 year 2 months)

Held weekly office hours to support 100+ students struggling with cybersecurity concepts, improving their comprehension and performance by 35%. Developed supplementary cybersecurity resources and learning materials that increased student interaction with online security tools by 50%. Assisted faculty in developing cybersecurity-related course content, enhancing curriculum quality and integrating r

Cybersecurity Learning Curriculum

Cybersecurity and Account Management Contract

Oze

Jul 2021 - Oct 2023 (2 years 3 months)

Managed accounts with loans, ensuring secure handling of sensitive financial data and compliance with cybersecurity best practices such as fraud detection and prevention tools. Created marketing tools to enhance the company's offer for small-scale businesses. Optimized security workflows and improved database management, reducing data breach risks and enhancing overall system efficiency by 30%.

Cybersecurity Account Management Fraud Detection Database Management

Sales and Growth Development Contract

Cadana

Jul 2022 - Dec 2022 (5 months)

Collaborated with sales teams to integrate cybersecurity solutions into pitches, boosting the conversion rate of cybersecurity-focused deals. Conducted security risk assessments for prospective clients, enhancing trust and increasing partnership success rates by 15%. Developed cybersecurity compliance policies leading to a drop in the cyber cases by 25%.

Cybersecurity Sales Risk Assessment Compliance