Taiwo Ajayi
Bowie,MD
Summary
Enthusiastic Political Technology Specialist eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of cyber-security systems and political organizing and consulting to win-campaigns and maximize voter outreach.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Advisor/ Chairperson
Martin Mitchel For Laurel Campaign
Laurel, MD
11.2021 - Current
- Wrote engaging and successful press releases to control information and public opinion.
- Drafted speeches for company executives and advised on media talking points.
- Attended legislative and regulatory hearings to report information.
- Gathered support for bills and amendments from other members and worked with committees on legislation.
- Drafted articles, letters, reports and technical documents on policy and public affairs issues for publication.
- Analyzed policy to review selected operations, programs and practices using data-driven approach to identify areas of concern and devise improvements.
Cybersecurity Intern
Ace Protocols
Baltimore, MD
08.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with team members to achieve company goals improving data management by 10%
- Boot Camp training and experience in Risk Management Framework, Systems Development Life Cycle, Vulnerabilities Management using FISMA, and applicable NIST standards,
- Functional Experience in areas such as Assessment and Authorization, Certification and Accreditation, IT Security Compliance, Network Vulnerability Scanning, Systems Risk Assessment, Technical Writing
- Pass it On Fellow that provided community services and organization to aid the longstanding mission of community service
- Met tight deadlines, and monitored computer virus reports to determine when to update virus protection systems. -
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Security Guard
Paragon
Baltimore, MD
07.2016 - Current
- Represented company's technical security interests to partners to provide bi-directional flow of technical information and best practices in information security.
- Monitored confidential company data and mitigated hacking through network systems updates.
- Performed risk and vulnerability assessments and provided results and recommendations to senior management.
- Developed plans to safeguard computer files against modification, destruction or disclosure.
- Planned and oversaw configuration changes for security infrastructure platforms.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Maryland Global Campus
College Park, MD05.2024
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Slack
- CSAM
- Nesus Vulnerability Scanner
- Balancing Commercial and Government Clients to maximize client engagement
- Strategic Networking
- Project Coordination
- Technical Support
- Data Management and Analytics
Accomplishments
Won Martin-Mitchell for Laurel Campaign through voter outreach and social media campaigning
Proud Member of Laurel Volunteer Fire Squad that responded to community emergencies and assisted rescuing an elderly couple
Prince George County Young DemocratsVice President
Certification
Emergency Medical Technician(2015)
CISSP In Progress(Expected May 2022)
Security+ In Progress(Expected May 2022)
Timeline
Special Advisor/ Chairperson
Martin Mitchel For Laurel Campaign
11.2021 - Current
Cybersecurity Intern
Ace Protocols
08.2019 - Current
Security Guard
Paragon
07.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Maryland Global Campus