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Adam Abdul

Toronto,Canada

Summary

Cybersecurity Analyst and Business Operations Leader with 4+ years of combined experience across vulnerability management, IT risk assessment, security compliance, and entrepreneurial leadership. Proven ability to assess cyber threats, implement remediation strategies, optimize operational efficiency, and lead cross-functional teams. Adept at blending technical cybersecurity expertise with real-world business operations and risk management. Seeking new cybersecurity opportunities with a focus on Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), vulnerability management, and security operations.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Operations

AfroSpice Restaurant
York University, Canada
11.2024 - Current
  • Oversee daily operations and management of AfroSpice Restaurant, including recruitment, training, and supervision of a 5-person team.
  • Drive profit growth through optimized scheduling, enhanced customer engagement, and targeted sales strategies, increasing margins from 10% to 17% in the first 5 months.
  • Report directly to the CEO and executive partner, providing insight into operational risks, business continuity, and performance metrics. Maintain accountability for staff, vendor coordination, customer satisfaction, and workflows.
  • Contribute to strategic decision-making to align operations with long-term business goals and continuity planning.
  • Collaborate with third-party cybersecurity teams, including payment processors and external security consultants, to uphold PCI DSS compliance for POS transactions, ensuring customer payment integrity and proactively addressing potential security risks.
  • Conduct cybersecurity awareness sessions to mitigate social engineering risks and improve staff readiness against phishing attempts.
  • Develop and refine business continuity protocols, operational policies, and security strategies to safeguard customer data and ensure seamless service delivery.

Vulnerability Management Coordinator

PHSA (via Apex Systems)
Toronto, Canada
07.2023 - 10.2024
  • Collaborated with 25–30 IT teams to conduct vulnerability assessments across healthcare systems, applications, and networks spanning 15 to 100 servers per environment.
  • Identified, assessed, and prioritized vulnerabilities based on business impact and exploitability, escalating critical risks for immediate remediation.
  • Maintained a comprehensive vulnerability management database and tracked remediation timelines to align with organizational SLAs.
  • Supported IT teams with security patching, system hardening, and secure configuration updates.
  • Adapted vulnerability management strategies to evolving threat landscapes, enhancing overall security posture.
  • Delivered management reports detailing vulnerability status, remediation progress, and system risk assessments.

Cybersecurity Analyst

PFG-cys Inc
Toronto, Canada
05.2022 - 06.2023
  • Performed regular dynamic vulnerability scans using Nessus to detect, analyze, and document security risks across internal systems.
  • Executed regular vulnerability scans and prioritized remediation based on CVSS scoring methodologies.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure resolution of critical vulnerabilities within set timelines.
  • Authored weekly security reports and educated internal teams on cybersecurity best practices.

IT Risk Analyst

Cyforis
Toronto, Canada
04.2021 - 04.2022
  • Participated in SOC review processes and advised risk owners on mitigation strategies.
  • Conducted IT risk assessments for RFP initiatives and monitored patch management compliance.
  • Developed and communicated supplier DLP controls and completed risk assessments for over 3,500+ critical applications.

Education

Cybersecurity Fundamentals Program -

Innovity Labs
Toronto, ON
01-2021

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

York University
Toronto, ON
12.2020

Skills

  • Vulnerability Management (Nessus, Qualys)
  • Cybersecurity Incident Response
  • Risk Management Frameworks (PCI DSS, HIPAA, NIST)
  • Static & Dynamic Application Security Testing (IBM AppScan)
  • Remediation Activities & Risk Prioritization
  • Cybersecurity Compliance and Policy Development
  • Kali Linux & Windows Environments
  • Security Awareness Training
  • Operations Management & Team Leadership
  • Business Continuity Planning
  • Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)
  • IT Risk Management
  • Threat Intelligence Monitoring
  • Vulnerability Scanning and Analysis
  • Regulatory Compliance Auditing

Certification

Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), ISC2

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Director of Operations

AfroSpice Restaurant
11.2024 - Current

Vulnerability Management Coordinator

PHSA (via Apex Systems)
07.2023 - 10.2024

Cybersecurity Analyst

PFG-cys Inc
05.2022 - 06.2023

IT Risk Analyst

Cyforis
04.2021 - 04.2022

Cybersecurity Fundamentals Program -

Innovity Labs

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

York University

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