Abera M.

Abera M. has a diverse work experience in project management, security analysis, and financial roles. Starting as a Technician and Maintenance Administrator at Verizon in 2004, they later moved to roles like Financial Professional at Prudential Financial in 2013. Subsequently, they worked as a Manager at Tx Point Consulting, focusing on information system categorization and security authorizations. Abera then transitioned to roles like Cyber Security Analyst at Crest Consulting Inc in 2014, where they conducted security assessment plans and evaluations. Abera continued their career as a Security Analyst at Crest Consulting, a Senior Security Analyst at AZ Cyber Security Solutions, and a Project Manager at J.G. Management Systems, Inc. (JGMS). Currently, they hold Lead Project Manager and Project Manager roles at Criterion Systems, showcasing their proficiency in project management and security analysis.

Abera M. holds a certificate in Database Administration and Installation from Montgomery College (2016), along with certificates in IT Academy/ Network plus/Security Plus from the same institution. They also obtained a Database Administration Certificate in Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration from Chaveran Institute of Technology (2015-2016). Abera M. pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business administration and information systems from the University of Maryland Global Campus (2009-2011) and a Master of Science (MSc) in Financial Management and Information Systems from the University of Maryland University College (2011-2012). They also completed coursework in Economics at Ghent University (2003-2004) and Addis Ababa University (1990-1994) with a focus on Economics. Additionally, Abera M. holds various certifications, including AWS Certified Developer - Associate, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), CompTIA Security+ ce Certification, AWS Certified Security - Specialty, AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate, and Project Management Professional (PMP).