About
Resourceful Cybersecurity Professional with experience in risk assessment, policy implementation, and secure system design.
Proven ability to lead enterprise-wide projects integrating security-by-design principles, conduct security testing and quality assurance, and develop contingency plans.
Expertise in network security, operating systems, cloud computing, data science, AI ethics and machine learning.
Skilled in GRC frameworks including ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA and NIST, with hands-on experience using GRC platforms.
Committed to enhancing organizational security posture through cyber resilience strategies, regulatory alignment, and personnel training on cybersecurity best practices.
Experience
Information Security Officer
Venus Consulting
Jan 2018 – Sep 2024
Spearheaded security risk assessments across systems, networks, and infrastructure to pinpoint vulnerabilities
Devised and enforced robust security policies, procedures, and contingency plans to effectively mitigate cyber risks
Engaged with stakeholders and clients to ascertain system requirements and specific security needs
Facilitated the design and deployment of secure information systems solutions
Integrated security-by-design principles into the development lifecycle of business- critical projects
Executed comprehensive security testing and quality assurance reviews on mission- critical systems
Security TestingRisk AssessmentSecurity Policies
Regulatory and Compliance Officer
Vodafone Cameroon
Oct 2013 – Jun 2017
Provided strategic cybersecurity guidance to senior management, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory mandates
Orchestrated enterprise-wide risk assessments and led compliance initiatives across ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA and NIST frameworks
Formulated comprehensive cyber resilience, incident response, and disaster recovery strategies
Conducted internal audits and quality assurance assessments of security practices
Ensured adherence to information security policies, standards, and regulatory mandates
Galvanized cybersecurity awareness and best practices training for both technical and non-technical personnel
ISO 27001GDPRRisk AssessmentGRC FrameworksHIPAA
Operations IT Manager
Equatorial Communications
Jan 2012 – Sep 2013
Managed daily IT operations, network performance, and customer satisfaction
Provided IT user support and maintained operational integrity of systems
Configured and maintained network infrastructure
System configuration, troubleshooting, and client support
Network InfrastructureSystem ConfigurationIT Operations
Education
Üsküdar University
Master's Degree · Cybersecurity
2026
University Institute of Technology
Bachelor's Degree · Computer Engineering
2011
Certifications
ISO/IEC 27001 Certified: Information Security Management Systems Practitioner
ISO/IEC
Microsoft Certified: Information Security Administrator
Microsoft
Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
Microsoft
IBM Certified: Cloud Computing
IBM
IBM Certified: IT and Cybersecurity
IBM
Skills
Microsoft EntraMicrosoft AzureMicrosoft PurviewMicrosoft Defender PortalMicrosoft 365Deep LearningMachine LearningAI EthicsGRC PlatformsHIPAAGDPRNISTISO/IEC 27001CryptographyVulnerability AssessmentPenetration TestingFirewallsNetwork SecurityRisk Assessment
Languages
English (Native or bilingual proficiency)French (Native or bilingual proficiency)Turkish (Professional working proficiency)
