I’m results-driven Information Technology and Cyber Security Assurance Officer with over three years of hands-on experience in conducting comprehensive IT assurance assessments. Skilled in evaluating and enhancing the security posture of enterprise IT environments, including logical access management, privileged access management, application and database security, and network infrastructure. Proficient in identifying, assessing, and prioritizing potential security risks across IT systems and data assets. Experienced in performing regular security assessments to uncover vulnerabilities, evaluate the effectiveness of IT general controls and application controls, and recommend actionable mitigation strategies to stakeholders. Demonstrated expertise in aligning security practices with industry standards and regulatory requirements, ensuring continuous compliance. Adept at preparing detailed IT control assurance reports that clearly communicate findings, associated risks, and practical recommendations for remediation.
Years of
Previous
Complete
Risk Identification
95%
Risk Evaluation
95%
MySQL | SQL | PostSQL
96%
PowerBI
90%
HTML
30%
MsOffices
98%
Keystone Bank Limited | 2026 - Present
I focuse on safeguarding banking infrastructure through assurance reviews in all information systems, detailed risk analysis and robust IT governance, data privacy, and security controls.
Stanbic IBTC Bank | 2022 - 2026
Conducted review on Information Technology and security policies, standards, and procedures
& Ensure
alignment with group, regulatory requirements and industry best practices (e.g., ISO 27001,
NIT)
Achievement: Led annual review of 25+ IT/security policies, closing 100% of outdated gaps
and securing
approval from Board Risk Committee with zero audit observations and Achieved full alignment
to ISO
27001:2022 and NITDA frameworks, contributing to successful ISO 27001 recertification.
Evaluateed identified IT risks by determining: Likelihood of occurrence and Impact on
business operations,
Conduct review on technical and administrative security controls (e.g Firewall rules, system
acc)
Achievement: Conducted enterprise-wide IT risk assessments covering 20+ critical systems,
reducing
high-rated risks by 45% through targeted remediation plans tracked to closure and Reviewed
1,200+
firewall rules and system configuration, eliminating 35% redundant/obsolete rules and
strengthening
network segmentation to reduce attack surface.
Access Management: Led quarterly access recertification and PAM reviews, revoking 200+
dormant
accounts and cutting unauthorized access incidents by 70%.
Data Privacy: Drove NDPR compliance and DLP enforcement with Data Privacy team, achieving
zero
breaches and 90% drop in data exposure events.
Change Control: Reviewed 300+ changes via CAB, Tracked DB patches and change tickets via
CAB,
closing 95% of critical DB vulnerabilities within SLA and preventing unauthorized schema
changes
ICS seconded to Stanbic IBTC Bank | 2019 - 2022
Responsibility: Responded to technical queries and issues from staff across multiple channels
and Diagnose
and resolved hardware, software, and network problems
Achievement: Identified root causes of recurring network disruptions and implemented fixes
that cut
repeat incidents by 60% in 6 months and Resolved 95% of user support tickets within SLA,
reducing
average downtime per incident by 40% through faster diagnosis and remote resolution
System Maintenance
Responsibility: Installed and updated software and operating systems and Assist with
LAN/WAN setup and
troubleshooting.
Achievement: Coordinated patch management for 200+ endpoints, achieving 100% compliance
with
security updates and zero audit findings and Supported network reconfiguration project that
improved
LAN speed by 35% and eliminated recurring connectivity complaints
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I identify, assess, and mitigate IT risks across critical systems to protect business operations
I provide assurance that IT systems, processes, and controls operate effectively to protect data integrity, confidentiality, and availability.
I conduct independent IT pre-audits ahead of internal and external auditors to evaluate the effectiveness of technology controls, identify compliance gaps, and ensure systems support business objectives
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Awarded the “Beyond Excellence” award for risk mitigation in recognition of my thorough assessments that significantly reduced enterprise risk exposure.
Category Of The Award
Best In Risk MitigationHonoured with an Outstanding Project Delivery in recognition of diligence, timeliness, and quality execution across all project phases.
Category Of The Award
Outstanding Project DeliveryRecognized with the Beyond Excellence Award for demonstrating exceptional diligence and effectiveness in IT risk mitigation reviews
Category Of The Award
Best In Risk Mitigation (R)