SAMUEL NGUGI MACHARIA

Detail-oriented MBA candidate (4.0 GPA) specializing in cybersecurity, complemented by a solid foundation in finance and planning. Demonstrates a unique blend of technical, analytical, and strategic skills, gained through academic achievements and professional experiences. Proficient in evaluating cyber risks, identifying compliance gaps, and developing policies that align business objectives with regulatory requirements. Committed to leveraging expertise in finance and cybersecurity to drive strategic initiatives in risk management and business resilience, while gaining new expertise and expanding my knowledge.

• Google's Foundation of Cybersecurity
• Google's Play it Safe: Manage Security Risks
• Google's Connect and Protect: Networks & Network Security
• Certified Public Accountants II
• Cisco Introduction to Cybersecurity

• Maintained a 4.0 GPA throughout MBA with cybersecurity emphasis
• Awarded Graduate Assistantship for academic and leadership merit
• Streamlined International Programs processes, reducing processing time by 20%.
• Drafted Cyber Defense Plan Final Report
• Drafted Document Retention & Legal Hold Notice reports
• Developed a cybersecurity research on DoD-compliant policies, standards, and controls that affect the User, Workstation, LAN, and LAN-to-WAN Domains as part of my capstone project.

Prior to joining the University of West Alabama, I participated in charity events with my home church in Kenya. I was part of a volunteer group called Samaritan's basket where we spent time visiting various orphanage homes and spent time with the kids, eating,playing, gifting them and worshipping together.