Yemi Olatunji
Cyber Security Leader
McKinney,TX
Summary
Insightful Information Technology and Cyber Security Leader with over 10 years of IT leadership experience including oversight of infrastructure, application support and security services. Dedicated to customer satisfaction with focused delivery of technical solutions. Proven leader in directing enterprise cyber security operations, maintenance and support of complex systems. Develops proactive protective solutions, leveraging diverse methodologies and delivering engineering solutions for leading organizations. Successful at optimizing security standards, improving planning processes and managing systems implementation. Knowledgeable about disaster recovery planning, roadmapping and team development.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certificates
Work History
Manager, Information Security
Nu Skin International
05.2021 - Current
- Spearheaded enterprise-wide threat management initiatives including implementation of SIEM & SOAR engineering, leading senior security engineers, aimed at running an effective defense-in-depth strategies.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of emerging cyber threats through research activities, enabling proactive adaptation of defenses accordingly.
- Mentored junior team members, providing guidance and support in their professional development and fostering pipeline of future leaders within information security function.
- Managed team of skilled professionals, engineers and analysts, fostering culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
- Led incident response efforts, minimizing impact on operations and ensuring timely resolution of security issues.
- Evaluated vendor offerings for alignment with organizational needs, selecting most appropriate tools for bolstering security infrastructure.
- Enhanced information security by implementing robust policies and procedures in alignment with industry best practices.
- Implemented cutting-edge Splunk Enterprise, SentinelOne and MS Defender technology solutions to enhance the Security Operations Center's capabilities to identify. protect, prevent, detect, respond and recover from all cyber threats
- Analyzed application security and current infrastructure, assessing areas in need of improvement, and attack surfaces.
- Directed disaster recovery planning efforts, ensuring seamless continuity of business operations in the event of an unforeseen incident.
- Served as a key point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders, providing expert guidance on all aspects of cybersecurity risk management.
- Conducted thorough internal investigations following suspected breaches or incidents, mitigating damage to company reputation and financial loss.
- Streamlined incident response processes, shortening time required to detect, analyze, and respond to cyber attacks effectively.
- Reduced cyber threats by implementing robust security frameworks and incident response plans.
- Mitigated potential risks by performing in-depth analysis of emerging threats and suggesting appropriate countermeasures.
- Advised executive leadership on industry trends, helping them make informed decisions regarding cyber security investments.
- Strengthened business continuity by creating disaster recovery plans in event of cyber attack or breach.
- Increased employee awareness of cyber security best practices by developing and delivering training programs.
Senior Consultant, Cyber Risk Consultant
Deloitte & Touché LP (U.S.A)
09.2018 - 05.2021
- Analyzed IP activities, I.O.Cs and implemented Web Application Firewall policies and rule sets to block malicious activities.
- Architected, implemented and managed advance multi-cluster Splunk Enterprise technology stack deployment for various clients.
- Achieved cost savings for clients by identifying areas for improvement in existing cyber security infrastructure.
- Proactively identified potential risks or vulnerabilities within systems through robust monitoring strategies using Splunk tools.
- Managed team of cyber security analysts, fostering collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement and innovation.
- Streamlined incident response procedures, resulting in faster remediation of security incidents.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments to identify areas needing improvement within current security protocols.
- Served as a liaison between technical teams and executive leadership, effectively communicating complex cybersecurity concepts in layman''s terms.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and threat landscape through ongoing research and professional development activities.
- Monitored systems for signs of suspicious activity using advanced analytics tools, proactively identifying potential risks.
- Implemented necessary controls and procedures to protect information system assets from intentional or inadvertent modification, disclosure or destruction.
- Designed standardized incident logging system to track historical incursions while helping prevent future breaches.
- Developed security metrics and technical analysis to give insight into performance and trends.
- Offered preventive training to harden personnel against intrusion vectors such as phishing, ransomware and more.
- Developed detailed disaster recovery plans, minimizing downtime in the event of a breach or system failure.
Senior Information Security Advisor
Morph Innovation (Lagos, Nigeria)
05.2014 - 12.2017
- Supported incident response efforts by analyzing attack vectors and providing actionable insights for remediation.
- Monitored use of data files and regulated access to protect secure information.
- Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
- Implemented security measures to reduce threats and damage related to cyber attacks.
- Developed, tested and implemented security policies, plans and procedures for organizational protection.
- Worked with other teams to enforce security of applications and systems.
- Reviewed violations of computer security procedures and developed mitigation plans.
- Participated in cross-functional team meetings to discuss current threat landscape and provide guidance on proactive measures.
- Enhanced security measures by conducting comprehensive cyber risk assessments and analysis.
- Provided recommendations for mitigating identified risks, leading to better decision-making regarding security investments.
- Identified potential threats and vulnerabilities through regular system audits, reducing the likelihood of breaches.
- Collaborated with IT teams to incorporate best practices in securing network infrastructure and applications.
- Prepared detailed reports on findings from risk assessments, facilitating communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
SharePoint Administrator/Housing Program Assistant
United States Embassy (Abuja, Nigeria)
07.2012 - 06.2016
- Championed management of the SharePoint Platform for the Housing Department; Managed about 10 vendors for various purposes from real property portfolio management to residential allocation to more than 200 expatriates; and, Managed Real Property Applications and conducted data analysis for Department of State, to create visibility into allocation, budgets, expenditures, and for implementation of Physical and Information security solutions
Regional Principal Credit Analyst/Data Specialist
Skye Bank PLC (Now Polaris Bank) (Abuja, Nigeria)
05.2006 - 06.2009
- Conducted data analysis for financial operations facilitating creation of risk assets to the tune of more than $50,000,000 USD; Managed regional data share drives, and developed and implemented information security policies to safeguard more than five million customers' information; Analyzed clients' requests leveraging publicly available and professional credit standards data, using STATA applications and Spreadsheet; and, Managed more than 150 Special Projects, including IT project management, which reduced incidents of abandoned projects and cost overrun by more than 80%.
Education
Master of Science (MSc.) - Cybersecurity
New England College
Heineken, NH 05.2021 - 03.2023
Master of Science (MSc.) - Information Technology
University of Texas
El Paso, TX 06.2016 - 04.2018
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
Nigeria 09.2008 - 04.2010
Skills
Risk Managementundefined
Timeline
Master of Science (MSc.) - Cybersecurity
New England College
05.2021 - 03.2023
Manager, Information Security
Nu Skin International
05.2021 - Current
Senior Consultant, Cyber Risk Consultant
Deloitte & Touché LP (U.S.A)
09.2018 - 05.2021
Master of Science (MSc.) - Information Technology
University of Texas
06.2016 - 04.2018
Senior Information Security Advisor
Morph Innovation (Lagos, Nigeria)
05.2014 - 12.2017
SharePoint Administrator/Housing Program Assistant
United States Embassy (Abuja, Nigeria)
07.2012 - 06.2016
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
09.2008 - 04.2010
Regional Principal Credit Analyst/Data Specialist
Skye Bank PLC (Now Polaris Bank) (Abuja, Nigeria)
05.2006 - 06.2009
Certification
Certified Information Systems Security Professionals (CISSP)
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