Anthony Owusu Quarshie
Houston,Texas
Summary
Accomplished Senior Cyber Analyst with a proven track record at DYNATRACE, enhancing cloud security and reducing vulnerabilities by 40%. Expert in AWS, risk management, and mentoring teams. Skilled in implementing security protocols and leveraging Python for automation, I significantly improve system resilience and operational efficiency. Analytical professional with technical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in data-driven environments. Tackles challenges with positivity and drive to overcome. Works great alone or with others and consistently exceeds expectations. Insightful Analyst known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in data interpretation, statistical analysis, and predictive modeling which enhance problem-solving capabilities. Excel in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring seamless collaboration and innovative solutions in dynamic environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Cyber Analyst
DYNATRACE
01.2021 - Current
- Led the implementation of security protocols for data migration projects to AWS Redshift, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations such as GDPR and CCPA
- Collaborated with DevOps and security teams to harden cloud infrastructure, achieving a 40% reduction in security vulnerabilities and increasing system resilience
- Conducted penetration testing and vulnerability assessments, proactively identifying and mitigating risks that reduced system downtime by 25%
- Developed automated security monitoring and alerting systems using Python/Ansible, leading to a 30% reduction in response time to potential threats
- Provided mentorship on cybersecurity best practices to junior analysts, raising overall team competence in security protocols and incident response
Product Owner / Delivery Manager, Systems Engineer
02.2020 - 01.2021
- Directed a team of engineers in developing secure system architectures, ensuring maximum infrastructure availability and adherence to industry security standards
- Deployed security measures for OS configuration and system management tools, resulting in a 35% boost in infrastructure security and reduction in unauthorized access
- Led risk assessments, performing security audits to identify system vulnerabilities and establishing remediation plans that improved compliance rates by 20%
- Collaborated with stakeholders to align IT security strategies with business objectives, improving project delivery timelines by 25%
SCRUM MASTER
OPS-TECH IT (AMAZON)
NEWARK
12.2018 - 01.2020
- Analyzed security posture using AWS Cloud Watch, identifying and addressing system vulnerabilities that improved infrastructure performance by 20%
- Implemented Agile methodologies for security-focused projects, ensuring timely delivery of cybersecurity initiatives, enhancing the organization's security framework
- Led incident response teams, reducing recovery times and minimizing the impact of security breaches on operations
- Developed security training programs for teams to increase awareness and mitigate future risks
Education
BSc. - Engineering
Regent University of Science and Technology
Ghana01.2010
MSc - Cybersecurity & Cyberoperations
Harrisburg University of Science And Technology
Pennsylvania 01.2024 - Current
Skills
- Cyber Threat Intelligence
- Risk Management
- Mitigation
- Incident Response
- Forensics
- Security Auditing
- Compliance
- NIST 800-53
- SSP
- FedRMF
- RMF
- GDPR
- CCPA
- HIPPA
- SOC
- HITRUST
- Documentation
- Vulnerability Assessments
- Penetration Testing
- Ansible
- Python
- Security Automation
- Cloud Security
- AWS
- Azure
- Network Security
- Firewalls
- SIEM Tools
- Splunk
- IBM QRadar
- Agile
- DevSecOps Practices
- Risk mitigation
- Contract analysis
- Data visualization tools
- SQL programming
- Process improvements
- InfoSec
- MS Excel
Certification
- Certified AWS Cloud Practitioner, 01/01/10
- Certified Scrum Master, 01/01/10
- Certified CompTia Security+, 01/01/10
Languages
French
Limited
Timeline
MSc - Cybersecurity & Cyberoperations
Harrisburg University of Science And Technology
01.2024 - Current
Senior Cyber Analyst
DYNATRACE
01.2021 - Current
Product Owner / Delivery Manager, Systems Engineer
02.2020 - 01.2021
SCRUM MASTER
OPS-TECH IT (AMAZON)
12.2018 - 01.2020
BSc. - Engineering
Regent University of Science and Technology