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Olawumi Akinwumi

@olawumiakinwumi

Cybersecurity-focused professional transitioning into information security through hands-on risk management and incident response.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking a cybersecurity internship where I can apply my technical skills in security risk assessment, incident response, and security operations to improve and support an organization’s security posture.

I’m a results-driven cybersecurity professional in transition to information security, with hands-on experience in security risk assessment, incident response, and security operations. I’ve completed ISC2, CISA (AJSILICON Consult), and Lincadamy (Alison Platform), building practical capability in security assessments, threat identification, and security operations fundamentals.

I also strengthen security posture through real-world implementation as Founder / Operations Lead, where I implemented privacy protocols and reduced operational risks by 40%. I digitized business operations with a security-first approach, created security-aligned SOPs for data handling and access reporting, and handled operational anomalies through investigation and problem resolution. Alongside this, I provide remote security-aware support through system administration, access controls, secure communications, and regular security hygiene checks.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Founder / Operations Lead

Current

Abpreiz Global Ventures

Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 6 months)

Conducted security and risk assessments across multiple business lines, identifying vulnerabilities and reducing operational risks by 40%. Implemented data privacy protocols, encrypted access-controlled communications, created SOPs, managed secure digital filing with audit trails, investigated operational anomalies, and developed business continuity plans.

Risk Assessment Data Privacy Encryption Access Control SOP Development Business Continuity Planning

Manager

Abpreiz Couture

Jan 2019 - Jan 2021 (2 years)

Managed inventory systems and financial records, ensuring data accuracy and protection.

Inventory Management Financial Record Management Data Protection

Primary School Teacher

Npower FGN

Jan 2017 - Jan 2019 (2 years)

Developed training materials and delivered essential education and communication instruction.

Training Materials Teaching

Audit Assistant

Fred Okonta & Co. Chartered Accountants

Jan 2013 - Jan 2014 (1 year)

Supported audit work including income compliance verification and control testing. Conducted documentation reviews and helped with reconciliation procedures.

Audit Support Income Verification Controls Testing Documentation Review Reconciliations Regulatory Compliance

Admin Officer

Ado Local Government (NYSC)

Jan 2012 - Jan 2013 (1 year)

Managed administrative operations during NYSC placement.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

LinkedIn Learning (Lincadamy) & ALISON

Cybersecurity Pathway Certificates, Cybersecurity Pathway

2024 - 2026

Activities and societies: Cybersecurity foundations; ethical hacking basics; threat intelligence; phishing prevention; study of network defense strategies; penetration testing; digital forensics.

Completed a self-directed cybersecurity pathway covering cybersecurity foundations, ethical hacking basics, and threat intelligence. Focused on practical applications such as phishing prevention and pre-coding principles.

ISC2 Cybersecurity Training

ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) Training Completion, Cybersecurity

Activities and societies: Cybersecurity principles; business continuity; incident response; access controls; network security; encryption; security controls.

Completed ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) training via a self-trained platform. Covered cybersecurity principles, business continuity, incident response, access controls, network security concepts, encryption, and security controls.

AJSILICON Consult (CISA Track)

CISA Track Training, Information Systems Auditing

Activities and societies: Systems auditing; governance; risk management; compliance; audit processes; assessment methodologies; mitigation strategies.

Completed CISA track training focused on systems auditing, governance, risk management, and compliance, including understanding audit processes and assessment methodologies. Applied concepts to real-world scenarios involving mitigation strategies.

Ekiti State University

Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy

2011 -

Earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy. Developed analytical and logical reasoning skills relevant to threat analysis through systematic problem decomposition and structured argumentation.