JOSEPH MINANI
IT Information Security Analyst
Stone Mountain,GA
Summary
Self-motivated data analyst with 4 years of experience, including 2 years in information security. Skilled in data analysis, customer service, recruitment, community outreach, and event coordination. Proven ability to leverage data-driven approaches to enhance operational efficiency and security. Strong technical proficiency in Python, SQL, C, and data visualization tools, coupled with a solid foundation in cybersecurity practices and cloud technologies.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
IT Information Security Analyst
IHG Hotels & Resorts
12.2022 - Current
- Supported compliance team with automating security controls.
- Collaborated with application security team to create application catalog with additional documentation around owners and security controls.
- Worked with cloud team to implement to audit and set up cloud best practices with rules; also and implement CI/CD scanning.
- Participated in proof of concepts and proof of value around security tools.
- Reviewed and edit standards of operations (SOP) for example: Attack Surface Management.
- Orient new staff with security tools and platforms
- Worked with DNS Management team to remove at risk domains/subdomains
IT Information Security Intern
IHG Hotels & Resorts
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Worked within Vulnerability Management supporting dashboarding metrics and documenting process around cloud policies and standards, security tools and controls, end of life systems, and critical business applications.
- Supported Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) team with auditing and mapping controls within compliance frameworks such as SWIFT and MLPS.
Americorps Vista Volunteer
Americorps
6 2021 - 6 2021
- Conducted Research in the unincorporated La Paloma Community and used data to help with efforts to buidling an inclusive and resilient community
- Collaborated and engaged with institutions and organizations within the La Paloma community to ensure community beautication which was accomplished through numerous community trash-pickups, re-painting two schools, community church, and spreading awareness through community radio show
- Work in hand with resettlement agency Church World Services to support newly arrived refugee families to
- Recruited and interviewed 26 federal work study students to joining the fellow's corps program
- Worked with VISTA team to plan major days of service such as Founder's Day of Service
- Led a service learning and civic engagement module of 26 students working with refugee families.
Customer Support Engineer
Kaseya
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Handle customer complaints
- Diagnose and troubleshoot customer technical problems with ID Agent program Dark Web ID which monitored the dark web
- Resolve external technical issues submitted through tickets
- Prepare reports and documentation on customer issues.
Resident Assistant
Barry University
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Work in teams to ensure the safety of the residential community
- Organized, promoted, and worked campus events to help bring the residential community closer together
- Served as a role model in all aspects of life whether it is academic or social
- Devoted in mentoring relationships with residents and the Barry community
- Invested in being a reliable source for incoming students and parents at the University by knowing the right information and making appropriate referrals.
Soccer Coach
Fugees Academy
01.2013 - 05.2017
- Coached 35 students between the ages of 10 and 17, three days a week
- Helped kids master the basic rules of soccer
- Tutored student-athletes to ensure academic success off the eld
- Communicated with teachers, parents, referees, students, and leadership.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science, Cybersecurity
Barry University
Miami, FL 05.2017 - 05.2022
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Google Sheets
- Python
- SQL
- Community Outreach
- Customer Service
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Application security
- Risk Assessment
- Information Protection
Certification
SANS SEC275 GFACT
Timeline
SANS SEC275 GFACT
05-2024
Google Cloud Digital Leader
03-2023
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
01-2023
IT Information Security Analyst
IHG Hotels & Resorts
12.2022 - Current
IT Information Security Intern
IHG Hotels & Resorts
09.2022 - 12.2022
Social and Behavioral Responsible Conduct of Research
06-2021
Customer Support Engineer
Kaseya
01.2021 - 05.2021
Resident Assistant
Barry University
08.2019 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science, Cybersecurity
Barry University
05.2017 - 05.2022
Soccer Coach
Fugees Academy
01.2013 - 05.2017
Americorps Vista Volunteer
Americorps
6 2021 - 6 2021