Bit Defender
Cornelius Chipasha
Information And Communication Technology Specialist
Lusaka,Lusaka Province
Summary
I’m an ICT professional with exceptional leadership and project management skills. Well-organized, systematic and diplomatic in building consensus and spearheading teams.
Skilled in cyber security, Network security, User access controls, Policy formulations and with proven history of delivering exceptional risk management support. Cybersecurity Specialist with proficiency in online security research, planning, execution and maintenance.
Skilled at training internal users on security procedures and preventive measures.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
12
12
Certifications
Work History
Chief Operation Technology Officer
CHITEC SOLUTIONS LTD (FOUNDER )
LUSAKA, COPPERBELT
02.2021 - Current
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Served customers and followed outlined steps of service.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Configured and implemented IT initiatives to produce measurable business value.
- Developed and led large-scale technology initiatives for long-term strategic plans and solutions.
- Incorporated technology guidelines, controls, processes and solutions to mitigate business risks.
- Delivered cost-benefit analysis to weigh financial decision impact against desired outcomes.
- Evaluated business requirements, leveraging information to forecast costs relating to hardware, software and consulting.
- Applied emerging technology knowledge to achieve key business objectives.
- Influenced and directed IT infrastructure to drive key business strategies and processes.
- Managed sales, operational data and software solutions to align with company strategic vision.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
ICT SECURITY SPECIALIST
THE BUSINESS GURU
LUSAKA, Lusaka
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Saved about ZMW20,000 of company resources by implementing cost serving initiatives that addressed long standing problems
- Applied leading theories and concepts to development, maintenance and implementation of information security standards, procedures and guidelines.
- Represented company's technical security interests to partners to provide bi-directional flow of technical information and best practices in information security.
- Developed, implemented and documented security programs and policies and monitored compliance across departments.
- Validated and verified system security requirements definitions and analyzed system security designs.
- Provided consultation and technical services on all aspects of information security.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Planned and oversaw configuration changes for security infrastructure platforms.
Web Developer (Part Time)
NATIONAL GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING ASSOCIATION OF ZAMBIA(NAG
Kitwe, Lusaka
07.2018 - 08.2019
- Planned website development, converting mockups into usable web presence with HTML, JavaScript, AJAX and JSON coding.
- Provided front-end website development using WordPress, Hubspot and other editing software.
- Collaborated with marketing department to determine organizational need and design pages to meet goals.
- Conducted functional testing over course of web development lifecycle.
- Developed, coded, installed, tested, debugged and documented web applications using appropriate editors.
- Reviewed information and elements regularly on websites and pages for accuracy and functionality.
- Ensured all sites and online elements adhered to brand guidelines.
- Created and built mobile-friendly websites and transitioned legacy site mobile-friendly platform.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Onboarded new temps by entering employee information into systems
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service
Education
Master of Science - Master of Engineering in ICT Security
University of Zambia
Lusaka - Zambia 11.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Information And Communication Technology (ICT)
Information And Communication University
Lusaka -Zambia 10.2020 - 10.2020
Diploma in Information Technology (IT)
John Academy
United Kingdom (UK) 12.2018 - 12.2018
Diploma in Law
UNIVERSITY oF ZAMBIA
UNZA Extension Copper Belt Province Kitwe -Zambia 11.2013 - 11.2013
Building Construction Technology
Mansa Trades Training Institute
Luapula Province - Zambia 12.2009 - 12.2009
Skills
Coaching and mentoring
undefinedCertification
Certified Network Security Specialist (CNSS)
Accomplishments
- implemented user policy in the organization
- had put in place access control measures to resources based on role
- enabled two factor authentications to the system servers
- Introduced end point security
Affiliations
1. ICTAZ (Information and communication technology association of Zambia)
2. All It certification in Zambia
Software
John The ripper
Microsoft Windows
Timeline
ICT SECURITY SPECIALIST
THE BUSINESS GURU
01.2022 - 08.2022
Advanced Cyber Security Training For Teachers
01-2022
Technical Fundamentals
01-2022
Cybersecurity Roles, Processes & Operating System Security
01-2022
Penetration Testing, Incident Response and Forensics
01-2022
Cybersecurity Capstone: Breach Response Case Studies
01-2022
Cybersecurity Compliance Framework & System Administration
01-2022
IT Fundamentals for Cybersecurity Specialization
12-2021
IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate
12-2021
Master of Science - Master of Engineering in ICT Security
University of Zambia
11.2021 - Current
Security analyst fundamentals
11-2021
Chief Operation Technology Officer
CHITEC SOLUTIONS LTD (FOUNDER )
02.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Information And Communication Technology (ICT)
Information And Communication University
10.2020 - 10.2020
NSE 1 Network Security Associate, FORTINET
09-2020
NSE 2 Network Security Associate, FORTINET
09-2020
Certified Network Security Specialist (CNSS)
08-2020
Diploma in Information Technology (IT)
John Academy
12.2018 - 12.2018
Web Developer (Part Time)
NATIONAL GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING ASSOCIATION OF ZAMBIA(NAG
07.2018 - 08.2019
Diploma in Law
UNIVERSITY oF ZAMBIA
11.2013 - 11.2013
Building Construction Technology
Mansa Trades Training Institute
12.2009 - 12.2009
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