Babajide Awoniyi
Calgary,AB
Summary
Distinguished Cybersecurity Architect with13+ years of experience in designing and implementing enterprise-wide security solutions. Proven track record in developing comprehensive security roadmaps, cloud security strategies, and Zero Trust architectures. Deep expertise in incident response, threat detection, and security architecture across hybrid cloud environments. Successfully led cross-functional teams in implementing secure systems for Fortune500 companies, reducing security incidents by up to 50%. CISSP certified with extensive experience in regulatory compliance and security framework implementation.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
Cybersecurity Architect
MartinsIQ
08.2023 - Current
- Architected and implemented Zero Trust security framework, reducing unauthorized access by35%
- Led implementation of advanced threat detection systems, improving response times by50%
- Designed cloud security architecture across AWS, GCP, and Azure, reducing security incidents by40%
- Developed and enforced secure coding standards, decreasing vulnerabilities by40%
- Integrated privacy-by-design principles, enhancing data protection compliance by30%
- Successfully delivered PoC demonstrations, securing10% increase in new contracts
Safety Engineer/Technician Apprentice
Total Safety
02.2022 - 07.2023
- Conducted 20+ safety and security inspections, identifying and documenting potential hazards
- Assisted cross-functional teams in implementing integrated safety-security protocols
- Gained hands-on experience with industrial control systems security during Shell Scotford practicum
Supervisor/Technical Lead Software Developer
Interswitch Group
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Led security architecture for payment systems (MasterCard, Visa, AMEX), achieving PCI DSS compliance
- Implemented HSM solutions with 100% compliance rate
- Reduced security incidents by 50% through proactive vulnerability assessments
- Automated security configurations, improving efficiency by 30%
- Developed secure payment applications with enhanced transaction speed by 30%
- Conducted risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and enhance system security.
- Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans.
Senior Security Specialist
Interswitch Group
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Optimized security processes, reducing latency by25%
- Led pre-sales technical scoping for secure financial solutions
- Implemented secure coding practices and regular security audits
- Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration on security initiatives, fostering a culture of shared responsibility for organizational safety.
- Conducted thorough investigations into suspected security incidents, ensuring prompt resolution and appropriate follow-up actions.
- Provided executive leadership with regular reports on security program performance, highlighting key achievements and areas for improvement.
Technical Support Engineer
Interswitch Group
03.2010 - 03.2014
- Resolved average of 25 technical support tickets daily with 95% customer satisfaction rate.
- Reduced average ticket resolution time by 40% through implementation of new troubleshooting processes.
- Conducted bi-weekly training sessions for 50+ customers, improving product adoption rates by 35%.
- Created and maintained 200+ pages of technical documentation, reducing repeat queries by 45%.
- Analyzed customer feedback from 1000+ monthly interactions to identify trends and implement improvements.
- Achieved 99.9% uptime for critical payment systems through proactive monitoring and maintenance.
Education
Cybersecurity Architect - Cyber Security
Masterschool
New York, United States01.2023
Bachelor of Engineering - Petroleum Engineering
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Calgary, AB01.2023
Fullstack Developer Nanodegree -
Udacity
New York, United States01.2022
Artificial Intelligence Nanodegree -
Udacity
New York, United States01.2018
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical & Electronic Engineering
University of Ilorin
Ilorin, Nigeria01.2009
Skills
- Security Architecture & Frameworks: NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, SABSA, Zero Trust Architecture
- Cloud Security: AWS, Azure, GCP, Cloud Security Architecture, SaaS Security
- Network Security: TCP/IP, SSL/TLS, DNS, HTTP, SSH, Fortinet, Cisco ASA
- Security Operations: SIEM, EDR, SOAR, Threat Hunting, Incident Response
- Identity & Access: IAM, PAM, MFA, OAuth, SAML, SSO
- Compliance: ISO27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA, SOX, GDPR
- Secure software development
- Cryptography algorithms
- Access control systems
- Threat modeling
- Data protection
- Disaster recovery planning
- Two-factor authentication
- Secure coding practices
- Vulnerability assessment
- Incident response planning
Accomplishments
- Designed and implemented enterprise-wide Zero Trust architecture
- Established 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC) - Led successful cloud security migration across multi-cloud environments
- Developed comprehensive security awareness program
- Managed incident response team, reducing mean time to detect by 70%.
- Built Interswitch Group's first android mobile payment application system.
Certification
- CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
- CompTIA Security+
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect
- Cybersecurity Architect (Masterschool)
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- Safe Scaled Agile4.5
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Affiliations
- Member, ISC2
- Member, Information Systems Security Association (ISSA)
- Participant, Various Cybersecurity Conferences and Forums
- Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), Calgary Section
- Institute of Electrical Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Elementary
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Cybersecurity Architect
MartinsIQ
08.2023 - Current
Safety Engineer/Technician Apprentice
Total Safety
02.2022 - 07.2023
Supervisor/Technical Lead Software Developer
Interswitch Group
01.2017 - 01.2022
Senior Security Specialist
Interswitch Group
01.2014 - 01.2017
Technical Support Engineer
Interswitch Group
03.2010 - 03.2014
Cybersecurity Architect - Cyber Security
Masterschool
Bachelor of Engineering - Petroleum Engineering
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Fullstack Developer Nanodegree -
Udacity
Artificial Intelligence Nanodegree -
Udacity
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical & Electronic Engineering
University of Ilorin
Awards
- Phi Beta Kappa
- Best Employee for Financial year 2015/2016
- Employee of the Quarter 2011
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