Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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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, MD
05.2024

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
Taiwo Ajayi