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Olusola A.

Senior Director, Cybersecurity at 54gene

Olusola A. has an extensive work experience in the field of information security and cybersecurity. Olusola'smost recent role was as a Senior Director of Cybersecurity at 54gene, where they led the management of ISO27001 and ISO9001 systems, conducted risk assessments, and supervised vulnerability assessments and penetration testing. Olusola also ensured the proper integration of log sources and security tools to effectively respond to incidents.

Prior to that, Olusola served as the Chief Information Security Officer at ARCA Payments Company Ltd., where they were responsible for developing and managing the enterprise information security programs and protecting enterprise data and infrastructure.

Olusola also worked as an Information Security Engineer at Interswitch Limited, where they implemented information security strategies and conducted trainings and incident handling to safeguard customer and employee information.

Olusola's experience also includes roles as an Information Security Specialist at 21st Century Technologies, where they defined information security strategies and analyzed security issues, and as an Information Technology Consultant at Protiviti Member Firm Kuwait, where they audited programs for compliance and investigated fraud.

Earlier in their career, Olusola worked as an Administrator of Product Integration at Airtel Nigeria, where they ensured compliance of products and services to industry standards and facilitated smooth technical integrations.

Overall, Olusola A. brings a wealth of experience and expertise in information security and cybersecurity, with a strong track record of implementing strategies, managing programs, and safeguarding assets in various organizations.

Olusola A. has a strong education history in the field of computer information systems and security. In 2001, they began their undergraduate studies at Babcock University in Nigeria, where they obtained a BSc. degree in Computer Information Systems in 2005.

After their undergraduate studies, Olusola A. pursued further education and completed an MSc degree in Computer Forensics and Systems Security at the University of Greenwich in 2013.

In addition to their formal education, Olusola A. has obtained several certifications to enhance their knowledge and skills. These certifications include:

1. Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) from ISACA, obtained in January 2023.

2. Incident Management: Preparation and Response (3 of 5) - ISC2 CISO Leadership Certificate Program from (ISC)², obtained in December 2022.

3. Various diversity and inclusion-related certifications from LinkedIn, obtained in March 2022. These certifications include "Communicating about Culturally Sensitive Issues," "Confronting Bias: Thriving Across Our Differences," "Diversity and Inclusion in a Global Enterprise," "Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging," "Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging for Leaders and Managers," and "Inclusive Leadership."

4. AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner from Amazon Web Services (AWS), obtained in September 2021.

5. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) from (ISC)², obtained in October 2019.

6. ISO 27001 Lead Implementer certification from PECB (specific date of obtaining is not specified).

7. Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification from GoLeanSixSigma.com (specific date of obtaining is not specified).

Olusola A.'s education and certifications demonstrate their commitment to staying up-to-date with the latest developments in computer information systems and security and their dedication to ongoing professional development.

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  • Senior Director, Cybersecurity

    October, 2020 - present

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