Okiima TROTTER
@okiimatrotter
I build cloud, AI, and compliance security programs for complex environments.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I've led cloud security, compliance, and vulnerability programs for IBM Cloud IaaS, including penetration testing, PCI DSS assessments, EDR, TLS, segmentation testing, and security automation. I designed and led IBM Cloud's AI Security program, aligned to NIST 800-53 and AI 600-1, and developed an AI tool with Watsonx.ai to improve Jira audit-request identification.
As Founder & CEO of Sevinn Solutions, I help clients adopt shift-left security through AI security assessments, cloud security, CMMC audit readiness, virtual CISO services, gap analysis, and security program development. I've also supported federal and financial-sector clients through security architecture, AWS GovCloud assessments, risk management, penetration testing, and certification and accreditation work.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Founder & CEO
Sevinn Solutions, LLC
Sep 2022 - Present (3 years 11 months)
Founded and leads a minority woman-owned cybersecurity consulting firm specializing in AI Security and CMMC Audit readiness, overseeing strategy, operations, and growth.
Manages multiple large complex projects concurrently, providing risk management enhancements and governance for IBM Cloud IaaS PMO, and developing security assessment dashboards.
Drove intrusion detection, logging, and security compliance across IBM Cloud, coordinating penetration testing and vulnerability scans, and ensuring security tooling deployment.
Senior Systems Design Engineer (ISSE)
KEYW
May 2015 - Jul 2019 (4 years 2 months)
Performed technical security assessments of AWS GovCloud environments, validated system security requirements, and supported security authorization activities.
Served as C&A Security Engineer for a large government project, providing security guidance and conducting data security and privacy risk assessments.
Student
University of Maryland – University College
Jan 2004 - Dec 2010 (6 years 11 months)
Acquired hands-on experience in information security curriculum, including designing secure LAN/WAN and using protocol analyzers.
Served as deputy project manager and trusted advisor during penetration testing, conducting footprint/discovery and blackbox penetration tests.
Vulnerability Assessments Coordinator
CSC
Sep 2008 - Oct 2008 (1 month)
Coordinated system vulnerability assessments and penetration tests between test and development teams, planning technical exchange meetings and acting as liaison.
Senior Information Systems Security Engineer ISSE
CSC
Oct 2005 - Sep 2008 (2 years 11 months)
Performed CT&E testing on Cross Domain Solutions, software upgrades, OS installations, and network troubleshooting, and provided risk assessments.
Analyzed code, coordinated the College Hire Acceleration Program, created and maintained a relational database, and wrote and revised scripts.
Intern Systems Administrator
Old Dominion University
May 2003 - Aug 2003 (3 months)
Built and configured UNIX and Windows machines, created Systems Management Server packages, and provided technical support for over 300 users.
Student
Old Dominion University
Aug 1998 - Aug 2003 (5 years)
Studied theories and principles of LANs, WANs, VPNs, PKI, data encryption, intrusion detection devices, firewalls, and other secure network devices.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Maryland University College
Master of Science, Computer Systems Management
2004 - 2010
Earned a Master of Science in Computer Systems Management with an Information Assurance track, focusing on network security and secure systems.
Old Dominion University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
1998 - 2003
Pursued a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, gaining foundational knowledge in networking, security, and programming.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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