Resume

Oct 2024 – Jan 2025
Cybersecurity Analyst Intern
DuskBeacon (Remote)
Virginia, USA
  • Monitored 500+ enterprise endpoints using SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar), triaging 150+ weekly alerts and escalating only confirmed incidents.
  • Reduced false positives by ~30% via correlation rule tuning and SOC playbook optimization.
  • Mapped detections to MITRE ATT&CK and ISO/IEC 27001 controls; produced clear documentation to simplify compliance reporting.
Mar 2024 – Sep 2024
SOC Analyst
Clarusway GmbH
Wolfenbüttel, Germany
  • Improved SIEM detection accuracy by ~35% through rule refinement and dashboard optimization.
  • Conducted vulnerability assessments with Nessus and OpenVAS; prioritized remediation based on business risk.
  • Performed phishing simulations and malware analysis exercises; documented findings for awareness training and executive briefings.
Mar 2020 – Sep 2021
IT Support Specialist
Ikhuoria Consult LLC (Remote)
Dubai, UAE
  • Managed security compliance for 5,000+ endpoints via MDM (policies, encryption, access controls) while supporting a distributed workforce.
  • Responded to incidents (compromised accounts, malware alerts, lost/stolen devices): remote wipes, credential resets, escalation.
  • Delivered cybersecurity awareness training focused on phishing prevention, password hygiene, and safe computing.

Education

Apr 2009 – Sep 2012
Ambrose Alli University
Ekpoma, Nigeria
B.Sc.
Chemistry
Strong analytical foundation and applied problem-solving—now focused on cybersecurity operations, threat analysis, and incident response.
Apr 2013 – Sep 2014
Kharkiv National University of Radio-Electronics
Kharkiv, Ukraine
Studies
Computer Science
Built core CS knowledge supporting scripting, automation, and security tooling.

Technical Capabilities

SIEM & Monitoring: Splunk, IBM QRadar, Elastic Stack, Wazuh, CrowdStrike Falcon, SentinelOne
Security Analysis: Volatility, Autopsy, FTK Imager, Wireshark, Zeek, Arkime, CyberChef
Vulnerability Management: Nessus, OpenVAS, Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit, Cobalt Strike
Infrastructure: Windows Server, Linux (Ubuntu/Kali/CentOS), Active Directory, VMware, Hyper‑V
Frameworks: MITRE ATT&CK, NIST CSF, ISO/IEC 27001
Scripting & Tools: Python, PowerShell, Bash • TheHive, Jira

Certifications

CompTIA Security+
Clarusway Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate
Cisco Endpoint Security & Ethical Hacking
IBM Security Operations Center

Languages

English (C2)
German (B1)
Russian (Fluent)