Valerie Minkala

Valerie Minkala's work experience includes roles at multiple organizations. In 2015, they worked as an IT Technician and Information Technology Instructor at CETIC de Ngoa-Ekelle. From 2021 to 2022, they served as an Information Technology Technician at Cary Medical Center. In 2022, they were a Cybersecurity Analyst Intern at the University of Maine at Augusta, and later that year, they became an Information Security Analyst at Maine Public Employees Retirement System. Currently, Valerie is working as a Cyber Security Consultant at Zyston LLC, starting in 2023.

Valerie Minkala has an extensive education history in the field of cybersecurity. Valerie started their academic journey in 2019 at Northern Maine Community College, where they pursued an Associate's degree in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. Valerie completed their studies in 2021.

After obtaining their Associate's degree, Valerie enrolled in the University of Maine at Augusta in 2021 to further advance their education. Over the span of two years, they completed their Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity in 2023.

Continuing their pursuit of knowledge, Valerie enrolled simultaneously in two additional educational programs in 2023. Valerie attended Thomas College, where they worked towards earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, with a specialization in Cybersecurity. Concurrently, they also attended the SANS Technology Institute with a focus on Cybersecurity Engineering Core, leading to the completion of a Graduate Certificate in 2024.

Valerie's dedication to professional development is evident through their additional certifications. In 2022, they obtained the "Introduction to Cybersecurity" certification from Cisco, and the "CompTIA Security+ ce Certification" from CompTIA. These certifications further solidify their expertise in the field of cybersecurity.

Overall, Valerie Minkala's education history displays consistent growth and specialization in the field of cybersecurity, ranging from an Associate's degree to a Master's degree, along with multiple relevant certifications.