SAMUEL BAFFOUR AKOTO
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Results-driven Cybersecurity Professional with expertise in compliance and risk management. Skilled in integrating physical asset protection with digital security, supported by a Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate and ongoing studies in Information Sciences. Specializes in identifying vulnerabilities and implementing strategic solutions within regulated environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Operator & Manager
Samangy Express LLC
Cincinnati, USA
07.2021 - Current
- Operational Leadership: Direct daily transport operations, ensuring the seamless delivery of goods across multiple regions through precision route planning and driver scheduling.
- Strategic Partnerships: Cultivate and manage high-value relationships with major brokers and dispatchers, including J.B. Hunt, TQL, and Landstar, to optimize load boards and revenue.
- Regulatory & Safety Oversight: Enforced strict adherence to DOT regulations and safety protocols; developed internal policies for driver performance and vehicle utilization, enhancing operational uptime.
- Logistics Management: Oversaw full lifecycle of logistics documentation, including Bills of Lading (BOLs), ensuring data integrity and accuracy in administration.
- Conflict Resolution: Served as primary escalation point for logistics challenges, collaborating with suppliers and dispatch teams to resolve bottlenecks and uphold customer satisfaction.
Tech III – Inspection & QC
Teva Pharmaceuticals
Cincinnati, USA
10.2017 - 06.2021
- Navigated Manufacturing Execution Software (MES) to lead inspection processes, enhancing quality control measures.
- Regulatory Compliance: Strictly adhered to FDA and cGMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) protocols, maintaining 100% compliance in a highly regulated, high-security environment.
- Management: Managed complex equipment programming and data entry, ensuring accuracy and minimizing system errors in production lifecycle.
- Safety & Risk Mitigation: Identified and reported environmental and operational risks, contributing to a "security-first" workplace culture.
- Production Authorization: Reviewed Material Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and certified manufacturing batches.
- Support: Assisted in troubleshooting issues and contributed to Root Cause Problem Solving (RCPS), improving operational resilience.
Machine Operator
PM Company
Cincinnati, USA
10.2016 - 05.2017
- Loss Prevention: Monitored complex machinery systems for continuous operational uptime; performed rapid diagnostics to identify and resolve equipment anomalies, reducing system downtime.
- Regular Inspection: Conducted regular inspections and adjusted system parameters to maintain high-precision production standards, preventing defects and ensuring output integrity.
- Policy Compliance & Risk Mitigation: Strictly enforced organizational safety protocols and production standards (SOPs), ensuring 100% adherence to regulatory requirements and mitigating operational risks.
Extrusion Assistant
Republic Wire Inc.
West Chester, USA
05.2016 - 09.2016
- Operation Optimization: Operated computer-programmed extrusion systems, ensuring precise execution of programmed logic and optimizing machine performance.
- Maintenance: Performed maintenance and repairs on system hardware using specialized tools, maintaining operational readiness of production assets.
- Safety: Developed and delivered training for new personnel on operational protocols and safety compliance, fostering a culture of safety and operational efficiency.
Machine Operator
Innomark Communications
Fairfield, USA
07.2014 - 05.2016
- Compliance: Operated industrial machinery and heavy equipment in fast-paced environment, adhering to safety protocols to prevent operational hazards and maintain 100% workplace compliance.
- Security: Managed secure transition of high-value assets between receiving, staging, and shipping areas, ensuring chain-of-custody integrity and physical security of inventory.
- Endpoint Device & Data Management: Utilized RF scanners and tablet-based interfaces to manage real-time inventory data, ensuring data accuracy and efficient order fulfillment through digital tracking systems.
- Regulatory Adherence: Trained new staff on standardized operating procedures (SOPs) and corporate safety policies, fostering organizational discipline and ensuring regulatory adherence.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Information Sciences, Business in IT
University of Cincinnati (In Progress)
Cincinnati, OH02.2017
High School Diploma -
Seventh-day Adventist Senior High
Ghana01-2004
Skills
- Security Operations
- Incident Response
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Identity & Access Management
- Access Control
- Data loss prevention
- System Protection
- Log analysis
- Network & Infrastructure
- Linux
- Python
- Analysis & Detection
- Technical Foundations
- Strategic Planning
- Analytical Thinking
- Communication
- IDS integration
Certification
• Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate, 2025
References
- Chris Gregory, Supervisor, Innomark Communications, (513) 814-3248, gregoryc@innomarkcom.com
- Tim Meek, Team Lead, LSI Industries, (513) 630-9040, creekmma@gmail.com
- Nicole, Teva Pharmaceuticals, (513) 284-2781, Nicole.Fetick@tevapharm.com
Timeline
Owner/Operator & Manager
Samangy Express LLC
07.2021 - Current
Tech III – Inspection & QC
Teva Pharmaceuticals
10.2017 - 06.2021
Machine Operator
PM Company
10.2016 - 05.2017
Extrusion Assistant
Republic Wire Inc.
05.2016 - 09.2016
Machine Operator
Innomark Communications
07.2014 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Information Sciences, Business in IT
University of Cincinnati (In Progress)
High School Diploma -
Seventh-day Adventist Senior High