Sekouba Fofana
New Braunfels
Summary
Driven and detail‑oriented cybersecurity professional, CompTIA-quad-certified (PenTest+, Security+, Network+, Linux+) and final-semester student with hands-on experience in network defense, ethical hacking, digital forensics, intrusion detection and vulnerability assessment. Combines unique technical background from network cabling with proven team leadership from warehouse management. Skilled in troubleshooting systems and managing vulnerabilities. Eager to apply this foundation to a challenging information security role.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse Associate Manager
C.O.B.A.D (Company of Bauxite and Alumina of Dian-Dian)
Sangaredi, Guinea
05.2019 - 07.2022
- Coordinated, scheduled work, and assigned tasks to personnel in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Managed day-to-day operations of warehouse, items shipments, returns, delivery, and transfers.
- Evaluated incoming shipments for quality issues and processed unacceptable materials for return.
- Worked extra shifts and covered for call-in workers to maintain service levels.
- Maintained stock to meet expected employee demand.
- Encouraged team members to keep getting better by assisting management in creating employee improvement programs.
- Managed staff and improved work service by 40%
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
Warehouse Associate
B.I.E.X Subcontracted by C.O.B.A.D
Sangaredi, Guinea
05.2018 - 01.2019
- Managed transfer, reception, and distribution of goods to accomplish work plan.
- Received incoming shipments and efficiently organized warehouse storage areas.
- Operated forklifts and hand pallet trucks to restock inventory in the warehouse.
- Arranged items on shelves and in store to maximize space utilization by 60%
- Trained and supervised new employees to improve store upkeep and operations.
Cable Technician
General Office of CBK (Bauxite Company of Kindia)
Conakry, Guinea
07.2016 - 04.2018
- Installed and terminated Cat 5/6 data cables
- Installed and mounted hardware, including IDF, racks, routers, switches, and patch panels
- Performed testing and troubleshooting of cable installation
- Conducted site assessments to determine cabling needs and developed installation plans.
- Diagnosed network hardware issues and implemented effective solutions to minimize downtime
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Cyber Defense and Operations
Palo Alto College
San Antonio, Tx05-2026
Bachelor’s Degree - Computer Science and Engineering
Belgorod State Technological University Named After V.G. Shukhov
Belgorod, Russia06-2016
Skills
Security: SIEM, Intrusion Detection (IDS/IPS) Concepts, Firewalls, Vulnerability Scanning/Management, Incident Triage, Penetration Testing (Ethical Hacking), Digital Forensics & System Forensics, Antivirus & Endpoint Protection
Tools: Wireshark, Nmap, Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nessus, Autopsy / The Sleuth Kit, OSForensics, X-Ways Forensics, EnCase
Programming: Python, Java, C/C, Bash Scripting
Systems: Linux (Ubuntu, Kali), Windows
Networking: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, Routing, Switching, Cabling Installation/Termination/Testing & Troubleshooting
Operations & Management: Warehouse operations & organization, Inventory organization, Quality control, Multitasking
Soft Skills: Leadership, communication, problem‑solving, adaptability, team collaboration
Certification
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Linux+
- CompTIA PenTest+
- CompTIA CySA+ (in Progress)
- CompTIA CyberDefense Pro (in Progress)
LANGUAGES
English
Full Professional
French
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Full Professional
Timeline
Warehouse Associate Manager
C.O.B.A.D (Company of Bauxite and Alumina of Dian-Dian)
05.2019 - 07.2022
Warehouse Associate
B.I.E.X Subcontracted by C.O.B.A.D
05.2018 - 01.2019
Cable Technician
General Office of CBK (Bauxite Company of Kindia)
07.2016 - 04.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Cyber Defense and Operations
Palo Alto College
Bachelor’s Degree - Computer Science and Engineering
Belgorod State Technological University Named After V.G. Shukhov