Amara Kesselly
Columbus,OH
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Solution Analyst
CYNTEK MS LIMITED
COLUMBUS, OH
08.2022 - Current
- Analyzed customer requirements and translated them into detailed solution designs.
- Developed functional specifications for customizing existing software applications.
- Documented user requirements, design specifications and test plans.
- Created reports with SQL queries to analyze the data from various sources.
- Resolved conflicts between functional teams during development process.
DLP ENGINEER
Cloudrise, Inc
Denver, CO
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Conducted system analysis to identify areas of improvement in current processes and procedures.
- Documented user requirements, design specifications and test plans.
- Created reports with SQL queries to analyze the data from various sources.
- Resolved conflicts between functional teams during development process.
- Worked closely with business stakeholders to determine project scope and objectives.
Solution Architect
McKesson Pharmaceutical Company
Columbus, OH
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Provided support for database upgrades and software deployments.
- Evaluated operational processes and recommended cost-effective solutions.
- Monitored database performance and developed actionable improvements for underperformance.
- Provided quality control to eliminate downtown and reduce corporate expenses.
- Provided technical guidance to other team members in the development of solutions.
Senior Information Security Analyst
JP Morgan Chase & Company
COLUMBUS, OH
06.2018 - 12.2020
- Developed and implemented security policies, standards, and procedures for the organization.
- Conducted periodic reviews of access privileges to ensure compliance with established policy and regulations.
- Performed vulnerability assessments on systems using automated tools and manual methods.
- Identified system weaknesses and developed strategies for mitigating risks associated with them.
- Responded to reported incidents by investigating their root cause and developing corrective action plans.
DLP Maintenance Engineer
Comcast Cable Company
Philadelphia, PA
05.2015 - 06.2018
- Performed daily maintenance and troubleshooting of DLP systems to ensure maximum uptime.
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance plans for DLP systems to minimize downtime.
- Conducted root cause analysis on complex problems related to DLP system performance issues.
- Monitored system performance by using various tools such as SNMP and syslogs.
- Provided technical assistance to end users regarding functionality of the DLP systems.
Education
Ph.D. - Information Technology Project Management
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05.2019
Master of Science - Computer And Information Systems Security
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Rider University
Trenton, NJ05.2008
Skills
Technical Documentation
- Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)
- Contract Management
- Certificate in Information Systems
- Symantec DLP
- Certificate in Systems Analysis and Design (CSAD)
- Cybersecurity
- Data Encryption
- Security Issues Troubleshooting
- Security Needs Assessment
- Network Security
- Critical Thinking
- Risk Assessment
Work Availability
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Quote
Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire
Timeline
Solution Analyst
CYNTEK MS LIMITED
08.2022 - Current
DLP ENGINEER
Cloudrise, Inc
05.2022 - 08.2022
Solution Architect
McKesson Pharmaceutical Company
01.2021 - 04.2022
Senior Information Security Analyst
JP Morgan Chase & Company
06.2018 - 12.2020
DLP Maintenance Engineer
Comcast Cable Company
05.2015 - 06.2018
Ph.D. - Information Technology Project Management
Walden University
Master of Science - Computer And Information Systems Security
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Rider University