Jody-Stella Amba
Lavon,TX
Summary
Cybersecurity Specialist with proficiency in online security research, planning, execution and maintenance. Skilled at training internal users on security procedures and preventive measures.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cybersecurity Analyst
Ascend Learning
03.2021 - 02.2024
- Supported the implementation of a robust identity and access management system, enhancing overall security posture by limiting unauthorized access to critical systems and data.
- Monitored computer virus reports to determine when to update virus protection systems.
- Encrypted data and erected firewalls to protect confidential information.
- Assisted in the design and implementation of secure cloud environments, ensuring proper controls were in place to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access.
- Worked with other teams to enforce security of applications and systems.
- Evaluated emerging technologies, providing recommendations on their potential benefits or risks to organizational security posture.
- Maintained an up-to-date understanding of current threat landscape, tailoring defensive strategies accordingly for maximum effectiveness against evolving tactics employed by adversaries.
Risk Management Analyst
Ascend Learning
07.2019 - 03.2021
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define project objectives and criteria.
- Advised senior managers on policy strategies for reducing liability and preventing losses.
- Handled [Type] claims according to internal risk management policies, keeping liability minimized by leveraging expertise and available tools.
- Championed a culture of risk awareness by sharing insights and best practices with colleagues, fostering an environment in which every employee took responsibility for managing potential risks effectively.
- Assisted with minimizing risk exposure by reviewing claim validity and viability against coverage standards.
- Implemented robust monitoring systems to continually track the effectiveness of risk mitigation efforts.
Scrum Master/Agile Coach
University Of Minnesota
08.2016 - 01.2019
- Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
- Coached Product Owners on product backlog management and supported Scrum framework for monthly sprint releases.
- Led sprint reviews and planning meetings to promote full team engagement.
- Worked closely and listened to team members' feedback to identify issues and resolve conflicts.
- Improved team efficiency by implementing Agile and Scrum methodologies for project management.
- Reduced technical debt by actively identifying areas requiring refactoring or architectural improvements during sprint planning sessions.
- Collaborated with product owners, team members, technologists, and other scrum masters to define solutions and drive progress.
- Coached cross-functional teams on Agile principles, leading to an increase in successful project deliveries.
- Implemented key performance metrics to track team progress and identify areas of improvement consistently throughout projects'' lifecycles.
- Mentored junior team members on Scrum best practices, fostering their professional growth within the organization.
- Facilitated seamless integration of new team members into existing projects without compromising productivity levels.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH12.2028
Bachelor of Science - Business Communications
University of Buea
Buea, Cameroon01.2014
Skills
- Developing security plans
- Regulatory Compliance
- Patch management
- DDoS prevention
- Incident Response Management
- Threat Intelligence
- Compliance Management
- Risk Mitigation
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Infrastructure Assessment
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Data Security
Certification
- Comptia Security +
- CISA - Certified Information Systems Auditor
- Certified in Cybersecurity
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
- Professional Scrum Master (PSM)
- SAFe Certified Scrum Master 6.0
Timeline
Cybersecurity Analyst
Ascend Learning
03.2021 - 02.2024
Risk Management Analyst
Ascend Learning
07.2019 - 03.2021
Scrum Master/Agile Coach
University Of Minnesota
08.2016 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Science - Business Communications
University of Buea