SASusannah Akande
@susannahakande
Cybersecurity practitioner focused on security engineering, log analysis, and cloud security.
IrelandWhat I'm looking for
I am a results-driven cybersecurity practitioner with a solid academic background in computer engineering and an MSc in Cybersecurity. I bring hands-on experience in log analysis, vulnerability assessment, email security, and cloud identity management, and I have worked with enterprise customers to troubleshoot integrations and mitigate threats.
I am known for bridging gaps between teams by translating technical requirements into actionable solutions and communicating clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders. I am passionate about embedding security into the software lifecycle, supporting compliance (ISO 27001 / SOC2), and continuously growing as a security engineer.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Email Security Consultant
Self-Employed
Sep 2025 - Present (3 months)
Assess organizational email security posture via simulations, recommend improvements aligned with industry best practices, and deliver phishing awareness training to reduce user risk.
SaaS Support Engineer II
TELUS Digital Ireland
Sep 2023 - Sep 2025 (2 years)
Supported global enterprise customers on payment integrations (Stripe), troubleshot API issues, acted as SME for high-priority accounts, and analyzed logs to detect anomalies and assist threat mitigation.
IT Analyst
Clarion Phone House
Jan 2021 - Aug 2022 (1 year 7 months)
Responded to phishing incidents and conducted user outreach reducing click rates by 40%, performed patching and endpoint hardening, and maintained audit logs to support ISO 27001 compliance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
MUMunster Technological University
Master of Science, Cybersecurity
2022 - 2023
Completed an MSc in Cybersecurity with a project designing and implementing a security awareness program.
Afe Babalola University
Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Engineering
2014 - 2019
Grade: Second Class Honors (Upper Division)
Earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering with projects including a WiFi Signal Strength Analyzer Android application.
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Location
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