Hi, I’m
Larry Odeyemi
Richmond,TX
Summary
Cybersecurity and OT/ICS Security Engineer with 7+ years of experience securing enterprise and industrial environments, including SCADA, DCS, and PCN networks in high-risk chemical manufacturing operations. Proven expertise in SIEM-driven threat detection (Splunk), EDR operations (CrowdStrike Falcon, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint), vulnerability management (Tenable Nessus), and identity and access management (Azure AD/Entra ID). Successfully led endpoint security operations across 1,800+ devices with zero major security incidents while maintaining full audit compliance aligned with NIST Cybersecurity Framework and ICS security standards. Holds CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) and AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate certifications, bringing a strong foundation in cloud security architecture, Zero Trust principles, and continuous monitoring to protect critical infrastructure against evolving threats.
Overview
9
years of professional experience
3
Certification
Work History
Chevron Phillips Chemical, Randstad
Information Technology Project/Field Support
08.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Managed IT infrastructure budget effectively while delivering high-quality results within financial constraints.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables for optimal alignment with business goals.
- Delegated tasks to key personnel based upon expertise and skill set, monitoring progress to meet project deadlines.
- Guided activities to maintain project scope, schedule and budget baselines based on anticipated system development lifecycle.
- Improved project efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing agile methodologies.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure seamless implementation of third-party software applications within existing infrastructure.
- Enhanced system security by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing appropriate controls.
- Optimized team performance through regular progress monitoring, feedback sessions, and coaching interventions.
- Established a solid foundation for future growth by spearheading the development of scalable IT infrastructure solutions.
- Standardize IT procedures across multiple departments to streamline operations and reduce redundancies.
- Reduced project completion time with effective resource allocation and prioritization of tasks.
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful implementation of large-scale technology upgrades.
- Mitigated risks and resolved issues promptly, ensuring minimal impact on project timeline and budget.
- Led a team to reduce downtime by 25%
- Used ticketing systems to manage and process support actions and requests.
- Resolved escalated issues by serving as subject matter expert on wide-ranging issues.
- Provided leadership and guidance on the development of project communication plans.
- Led the integration of disparate systems to improve data flow between different business units.
- Championed automation initiatives that reduced manual tasks, freeing up resources for more strategic endeavors within the organization.
- Implemented scalable server architectures that enabled efficient expansion as organizational demands increased over time.
- Facilitated knowledge sharing among team members through mentoring, training workshops, and documentation initiatives.
- Reviewed and assessed architecture design, implementation, testing, and deployment needs to identify project requirements and costs.
Physician Tech Partners
Software Developer/ Lead EHR Support Analyst
06.2017 - 08.2019
Job overview
- Developed apps with 40% more efficiency
- Improved user experience leading to 15% more retention
- Improved software efficiency by troubleshooting and resolving coding issues.
- Saved time and resources by identifying and fixing bugs before product deployment.
- .Streamlined workflows by creating reusable code libraries for common functions and features across multiple projects.
- Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
- Translated customer requirements into written use cases.
- Collaborated on stages of systems development lifecycle from requirement gathering to production releases.
- Participated in software field testing to verify performance of developed projects.
- .Ensured seamless migrations from legacy systems to modern platforms through meticulous planning, testing, and execution.
Education
Texas Southern UniversityHouston
Bachelor of Science from Biochemistry
05-2017
Skills
- Network Security
- Cloud Computing
- Project Management
- Data Analytics
- Cybersecurity
- Systems Architecture
- IT Support
- Software Development
Certification
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) - ISC2
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Amazon Web Services
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Information Technology Project/Field Support
Chevron Phillips Chemical, Randstad
08.2019 - Current
Software Developer/ Lead EHR Support Analyst
Physician Tech Partners
06.2017 - 08.2019
Texas Southern University
Bachelor of Science from Biochemistry