Alex Wambua
Atlanta,Georgia
Summary
Experienced and detail-oriented cybersecurity professional with 3+ years of experience. Eager and ambitious to obtain new opportunities to expand skills while achieving company goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vulnerability Engineer
LeasePlan
Alpharetta, GA
01.2024 - Current
- Achieved a significant reduction in phishing incidents by implementing targeted training sessions for employees, resulting in a 30% decrease in successful phishing attempts within six months
- Additionally, developed comprehensive vulnerability dashboards and reports using Excel and Nessus scanner data, facilitating informed decision-making, and enhancing overall network security posture.
Cybersecurity Analyst
Shaw Industries
Cartersville, GA
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Monitored network traffic and logs by employing security tools for swift detection and response to security incidents
- Consistently provided punctual reports and meticulously documented security incidents, risk assessments, and effective mitigation strategies
- Conducting routine security assessments and thorough vulnerability scans, proactively identifying, and addressing potential threats.
Security Analyst
Metas Solutions
Atlanta, GA
01.2021 - 12.2021
- 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.
Team Leader
Shaw Industries
Cartersville, GA
09.2017 - 12.2020
- Improved production processes that mitigated loss due to customer product recalls resulting in substantial cost savings to the company
- This saw a substantial decrease in recalls by over 50%, thereby significantly reducing financial losses and enhancing customer satisfaction.
Education
Master of Science in Cybersecurity -
Kennesaw State University
Skills
- Python HTML CSS PowerShell SQL
- Command-Line Wireshark Virtual Machines (VirtualBox, Oracle VM, VMware Workstation) Metasploit Nessus
- Windows Mac Linux (basic)
- AWS IAM S3 EC2
- Cyber Security Analysis Vulnerability Testing Incident Response Management Risk Management Planning Operations Oversight Documentation & Reporting Phishing Security Controls Software Development Life Cycle
Certification
ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
Timeline
Vulnerability Engineer
LeasePlan
01.2024 - Current
Cybersecurity Analyst
Shaw Industries
01.2022 - 12.2023
Security Analyst
Metas Solutions
01.2021 - 12.2021
Team Leader
Shaw Industries
09.2017 - 12.2020
Master of Science in Cybersecurity -
Kennesaw State University
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