NIMI-JOHNSON ISAAC
Brantford,ON
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and IT problem-solving skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cyber Security Specialist
Cybersecurity Non-Profit
10.2022 - Current
- Contributed to tracking and analysis of threat actors, malicious infrastructure, malware samples/families, and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP), providing valuable insights and contributing to actionable recommendations for enhancing cybersecurity, resulting in identification and mitigation of 15 previously unknown threats
- Conducted research on emerging threats, kept abreast of new vulnerabilities, and implemented proactive measures to mitigate potential risks, resulting in a 40% reduction in the likelihood of successful cyberattacks.
- Provided technical leadership focused on Online Signals intelligence (OSINT) and advanced malware protection.
Club President/Founder
Laurier Cybersecurity and Info security club, LCIC
09.2022 - Current
- Founded and currently lead the Laurier Cybersecurity and Info Security Club (LCIC), growing membership to 150+ individuals and executing successful Capture the Flag (CTF) events and workshops featuring prominent industry professionals
- Designed and executed successful events and workshops for 100+ attendees with 100% positive feedback, while collaborating with university groups, faculty staff, and cybersecurity practitioners to enhance networking opportunities, promote cybersecurity awareness, and implement proactive risk management measures.
- Created cost-effective club marketing plan leveraging fresh and contemporary ideas.
- Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
- Identified topics of interest for club, researched and invites speakers, and coordinated presentations
Technology Services Representative
Shelter Movers
10.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with clients to troubleshoot technical issues and implement robust security measures, safeguarding sensitive data and ensuring compliance with industry standards, resulting in a 50% reduction in system downtime
- Contributed to the development of intelligence reports on diverse topics, leveraging exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail to produce high-quality reports for customers, resulting in a 25% increase in customer engagement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
Sales representative/ Associate
Homesense Canada
06.2021 - 10.2022
- Leant the intrinsic value of an effective client and customer-based interaction in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Learned how to convey management-level intent and procedures to trainees and 15 fellow associates
- Worked with interactive IT-based hardware and Inventory management software (IMS) in the processing of 70 -50 customers daily
- Developed new and updated store policy/regulation while on the Health and safety committee for 2020-2022 using and complying with current HIPAA guidelines.
- Built a diverse and consistent sales portfolio.
- Quoted prices, credit terms and other bid specifications.
Education
B.A. - Criminology, Psychology, Law
Wilfrid Laurier University
Brantford, ON04.2023
Skills
- Security
- Malware Analysis (IDA Pro, FLARE)
- Network Security (Zeek, Wireshark)
- Tech Intelligence (VirusTotal, Domain Tools)
- Risk
- General Controls
- ITGC
- Technology Risk
- MS Excel
- Service Now
- Programming
- Python
- SQL
- Git
- STATA
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 25 staff members.
• Nominated for the 2022-23 ACERS (Academic, Creative, and Engaged Research Showcase) Poster Competition. This involved training on research competition and demonstration and cumulated in a presentation and awards ceremony.
• Certified in Risk Management
• 2023 Laurier BTM Case Competition Finalist.
Certification
LinkedIn Learning Certificate of Completion
Cybersecurity Foundations
LinkedIn Learning Certificate of Completion
IT and Cybersecurity Risk Management Essential Training
LinkedIn Learning Certificate of Completion
Learning ServiceNow
LinkedIn Learning Certificate of Completion
Implementing the NIST Risk Management Framework
Wilfrid Laurier University
Non-Profit Sector Experiential Certificate - Experiential Component
Watching Spy movies set in the 50s and 60s and runing.
It started from the first book i was given The Spy Who Came In from the Cold" then it eventually lead to 60s tv show "The Man From U.N.C.L.E."
Timeline
Cyber Security Specialist
Cybersecurity Non-Profit
10.2022 - Current
Technology Services Representative
Shelter Movers
10.2022 - Current
Club President/Founder
Laurier Cybersecurity and Info security club, LCIC
09.2022 - Current
Sales representative/ Associate
Homesense Canada
06.2021 - 10.2022
B.A. - Criminology, Psychology, Law
Wilfrid Laurier University
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