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Joseph Gbandi

Operations And Cybersecurity Risk Analyst
Columbus,OH
Joseph Gbandi

Summary

Rational Operations and Cybersecurity expert with 12 years of experience enhancing security and operations for organizations through information systems solutions. Proven track record of transforming specific business goals related to growth and efficiency improvements into new system designs. Knowledgeable innovator known for analyzing cyber threats and recommending new technologies to enhance existing systems and introduce new systems.

Overview

12
years of professional experience
2
Languages
10
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Huffys Movers

Operations and Cybersecurity Risk Analyst
10.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Perform system analysis, documentation, testing, implementation, and user support for platform transitions.
  • Validate results and performed quality assurance to assess accuracy of data.
  • Monitor compliance and filing requirements in conjunction with staff and management.
  • Optimize core processes to improve business performance and operational agility.
  • Identify clear connections between policies and business results to eliminate or reduce confusion and help employees achieve goals.
  • Assess data modeling and statistics to integrate high-level business processes with data rules.
  • Recommend process improvements to continually identify, analyze and fix constraints and challenges.
  • Conduct regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
  • Maintain database systems to track and analyze operational data.
  • Generate reports detailing findings and recommendations.

Ohio University

Instructor on Records
07.2020 - Current

Job overview

  • Develop instruction, evaluate and revise lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Create and teach technological applications in educations
  • Track student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
  • Apply various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
  • Develop and clearly presented classroom rules, guidelines and objectives.
  • Initiate new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.

Isle Of Capri Casino

Surveillance and Data Security Analyst
04.2019 - 06.2020

Job overview

  • Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
  • Monitored computer virus reports to determine when to update virus protection systems.
  • Monitored use of data files and regulated access to protect secure information.
  • Investigated and resolved incidents of unauthorized access to sensitive information.
  • Analyzed network traffic and system logs to detect malicious activities.
  • Educated and trained users on information security policies and procedures.
  • Engineered, maintained and repaired security systems and programmable logic controls.
  • Administered and monitored firewalls, intrusion detection systems and anti-virus software to detect risks.

United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon

Chief Manager, Information Security Officer
06.2016 - 07.2017

Job overview

  • Analyzed intelligence reports and identified potential tactical threats.
  • Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
  • Integrated intelligence activities into other military operations, plans and programs.
  • Encrypted data and erected firewalls to protect confidential information.
  • Provided safety reports and data analysis to building managers to inform security processes.
  • Reduced security risks 39% through enhancing protocols and ensuring adherence to regulations.
  • Created and implemented security network framework across 300 devices.
  • Oversaw software configurations and updates for 10 major systems across 5 departments for over 850 troops.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Ghana Armed Forces

Data Protocol Analyst
09.2011 - 05.2016

Job overview

  • Performed system analysis, documentation, testing, implementation, and user support for platform transitions.
  • Validated results and performed quality assurance to assess accuracy of data.
  • Optimized core processes to improve business performance and operational agility.
  • Enhanced interfaces to promote better functionality for users.
  • Installed system updates to address vulnerabilities and reduce security issues.
  • Queried databases for information needed for report processing.
  • Conducted workplace compliance training to reduce liability risks and operate effectively.
  • Guided acquisition process to capture projected cost and revenue synergies and move combined organization forward.
  • Assessed data modeling and statistics to integrate high-level business processes with data rules.
  • Recommended process improvements to continually identify, analyze and fix constraints and challenges.
  • Conducted system analysis and implementation to maintain and improve computer systems.

Education

Ohio University
Athens, OH

Master of Arts from Political Science in International Relations & Law
07.2020 - 07.2022

University Overview

  • Honoree of Honor Society membership
  • Awarded distinction
  • 3.96/4.0 GPA
  • 3.96 GPA
  • summa cum laude graduate
  • Student Government: Commissioner for Graduate Housing
  • Research Project: The Role of China in United Nations Peacekeeping and the Threat to United States Hegemony.
  • Relevant Coursework: International Law & Security Compliance

Park University
Kansas City, MO

Master of Science from Information Systems And Business Analytics
08.2018 - 12.2020

University Overview

  • Relevant Coursework: Designed Bikshare system by employing Data Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Database Management Systems & Cybersecurity mechanism through Agile (Scrum) project management
  • 3.856/4.0 GPA
  • Capstone Project: Design PINless ATM that uses facial ID and fingerprint. This project seeks to provide secured system for everyone, including illiterates and older citizens.

University of Ghana
Accra - Ghana

Associate of Arts from BA Political Science And French
09.2011 - 11.2016

University Overview

  • 3.10/4.0 GPA
  • Study Abroad: Republic of Benin, French as Second Language

Skills

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Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • Collaborated with team of 6 in the development of access control from unauthorized person.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Supervised team of 4 staff members managing over 850 troops data.
  • Documented and resolved cyberattack which led to maximizing institutional profit of over 80% .
  • Achieved operational access by completing computer threat analysis with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Achieved 100% of cyber safety by introducing two-factor authentication and cyber training for online business tasks.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.

Software

Microsoft 360, word, excel, powerpoint, Tableau, Google Classroom,

Interests

Soccer, Hicking, and Traveling

Timeline

Operations and Cybersecurity Risk Analyst
Huffys Movers
10.2022 - Current
Instructor on Records
Ohio University
07.2020 - Current
Ohio University
Master of Arts from Political Science in International Relations & Law
07.2020 - 07.2022
Surveillance and Data Security Analyst
Isle Of Capri Casino
04.2019 - 06.2020
Park University
Master of Science from Information Systems And Business Analytics
08.2018 - 12.2020
Chief Manager, Information Security Officer
United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon
06.2016 - 07.2017
Data Protocol Analyst
Ghana Armed Forces
09.2011 - 05.2016
University of Ghana
Associate of Arts from BA Political Science And French
09.2011 - 11.2016
Joseph GbandiOperations And Cybersecurity Risk Analyst