Michael Manu
Ajax,Canada
Summary
Results-driven Data Analyst and Cyber Security Specialist with a proven track record in data management and security protocols. Expertise in data visualization, statistical analysis, and threat detection has consistently led to enhanced operational efficiencies and risk mitigation. Demonstrated success in implementing robust security measures that reduced vulnerabilities by over 30%. Committed to leveraging analytical skills and cybersecurity knowledge to drive innovation and safeguard organizational assets.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Research Analyst/part Time
York University
11.2024 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of all research activities according to established protocols.
- Gathered data from a variety of sources including surveys, interviews, focus groups, databases, and other research methods.
- Built research instruments and drafted questions for digital, traditional and in-person surveyes.
- Created PowerPoint presentations summarizing findings from research projects.
- Analyzed key performance indicators to identify effective strategies.
- Created graphs and charts detailing data analysis results.
- Implemented new data analysis methodologies and data visualization techniques.
- Prepared well-structured presentations with clear visualizations that explain complicated concepts in an easy-to-understand manner.
- Documented findings from data exploration activities and communicated results effectively across stakeholders at all levels within the organization.
- Deployed predictive models into production environments while ensuring stability and reliability.
- Developed and maintained databases, data systems, reorganizing data in a readable format.
- Performed data entry, data cleaning, and data coding for analysis.
Cybersecurity Analyst
World Wireless Solutions Inc.
Toronto, Canada
04.2023 - 09.2024
- Evaluated and tested security controls to ensure the effectiveness of implemented measures, making recommendations for improvement as necessary.
- Enhanced network security by conducting thorough vulnerability assessments and penetration tests
- Analyzed security incidents and provided recommendations for appropriate action to mitigate future threats
- Conducted regular audits of information systems to identify potential security risks and recommend corrective measures
- Evaluated new security technologies and recommended their adoption based on potential benefits to the organization's security posture
- Streamlined communication channels among team members by creating a centralized repository of essential documents related to ongoing projects
- Conducted regular reviews of user access rights, identifying unauthorized privileges and revoking access as needed
- Documented incident reports, detailing root cause analysis and lessons learned from each event
- Supported incident response efforts by collecting evidence, documenting findings, and assisting in remediation efforts
- Managed software patching processes, ensuring timely updates to protect against known vulnerabilities
Security Assurance Analyst /Hybrid
UBA/ UNITED BANK OF AFRICA
Accra, Ghana
07.2020 - 05.2023
- Risk Assessment, Identify and address vulnerabilities in systems and networks
- Audits and Compliance, Ensure adherence to security standards and regulations
- Incident Response, Investigate breaches and support mitigation efforts
- Policy Updates, Develop and maintain security policies and guidelines
- Security Testing, Test controls and simulate attacks to find weaknesses
- Employee Training, Educate staff on security best practices
- Vendor Review, Assess third-party security practices and compliance
- Collaboration and Reporting, Work with teams and document security efforts
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Cyber security, Analyst
Trebas College
Downtown-Toronto, Canada09.2024
Bachelor - Computer Science
University Of Ghana
Accra, Ghana05.2019
Diploma - Cyber Security
National Institute of Information Technology(NIIT)
Accra, Ghana05.2014
Skills
- CIA Triad
- Defense-in-Depth
- MITRE ATT&CK
- Cyber Kill Chain
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- Penetration Testing
- Privilege Escalation
- Packet Analysis
- Access Control
- Security Controls
- OSINT
- Burp Suite
- Kali Linux
- Nessus
- Windows
- Microsoft 365
- SharePoint
- OneDrive
- SQL
- VMware
- Pfsense
- Nmap/Zenmap
- SQL map
- Wireshark
- Kibana
- Python
- Data analysis
- Machine learning
- Data governance knowledge
- Data filtering
- Quantitative analysis expertise
- Data modeling
- Database maintenance
Certification
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) - EC-Council
- Microsoft certification
- Standard First Aid & CPR - Red Cross
- N95 Mask Fit
- Ontario Class G Driver's License
References
Available upon request.
Languages
English, Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Associate Research Analyst/part Time
York University
11.2024 - Current
Cybersecurity Analyst
World Wireless Solutions Inc.
04.2023 - 09.2024
Security Assurance Analyst /Hybrid
UBA/ UNITED BANK OF AFRICA
07.2020 - 05.2023
Postgraduate Diploma - Cyber security, Analyst
Trebas College
Bachelor - Computer Science
University Of Ghana
Diploma - Cyber Security
National Institute of Information Technology(NIIT)
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