Martial Technology Inc

In my role as CEO, I’ve passionately led the charge to elevate cybersecurity standards within enterprises, focusing on the development and maturation of robust cybersecurity programs. This division dedicates itself to fostering a deep awareness among businesses and leaders, ensuring that cybersecurity is recognized not just as a technical necessity but as a strategic business pillar. Our efforts have significantly enhanced the security posture of numerous organizations, establishing a fortified defense against the evolving digital threat landscape.

Separately, I have been instrumental in the successful launch and scaling of our career coaching division. This innovative branch of our company empowers professionals from tech, audit, or compliance backgrounds to transition into high-paying cybersecurity roles. By leveraging their unique experiences and skills, we’ve opened doors to new opportunities, aiding countless individuals in achieving their career aspirations. This personalized coaching approach has distinguished our company as a leader in cybersecurity career advancement, making significant strides in the professional development of our clients

Co-Founder & CEO

1.	Individual Coaching: I provide intensive training and personalized mentorship to professionals, equipping them with advanced skills to build lucrative careers in information security management. This involves aligning their experiences with high-paying job opportunities in the cybersecurity sector.
	2.	Corporate Training and Recruitment Partnership: Alongside delivering customized cybersecurity training for corporate teams, I also forge partnerships with organizations for recruitment. This ensures their workforce is not only trained in cutting-edge security practices but also aids in sourcing skilled professionals who can immediately contribute to the company’s security posture.

Both streams are geared towards practical knowledge application, bridging the gap between theoretical learning and real-world cybersecurity challenges.

Head Coach, Cybersecurity coaching program

I lead security assessments and remediation for global organizations, ensuring a fortified defense against evolving cyber threats. My role extends to leading cloud technology risk assessments and technical hardening across various industries, providing tailored security solutions.

I am instrumental in guiding clients o through ISO 27001 implementation and audits, ensuring compliance with global security standards. Additionally, I support SOC 2 audit processes and evidence collection for global service and product companies.

My expertise also encompasses assisting Fortune 500 companies in developing and maturing their cybersecurity programs. This includes areas like vulnerability management, technology risk, and third-party risk management, aligning with NIST, ISO 27001, and PCI-DSS standards.

Furthermore, I spearhead the implementation of cutting-edge security automation tools such as OKTA, Qualys, ServiceNow SIR & IRM, MDMs (Intune and Jamf), and Zscaler, significantly enhancing cybersecurity efficiency and response capabilities

Methodologies: Agile, Waterfall and Hybrid


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Principal Consultant, IT Security and Risk Management

Accenture

- Spearhead the technical leadership for system security assessments and privacy solutions implementations across North America, enhancing client confidence and safeguarding sensitive information in compliance with international standards (ISO 27001, PCI-DSS) and regional regulations (GDPR, CPRA, Quebec Law 25).
- Implement and leverage the NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF) to identify, assess, and mitigate AI security risks, positioning our approach at the cutting edge of AI security and privacy practices.
- Drive the adoption of strategic security frameworks and technologies for cloud and AI environments, ensuring robust defense mechanisms against emerging threats and enabling secure digital transformation initiatives.
- Achieve significant risk reduction and compliance milestones for clients in diverse sectors, fostering a culture of security-first thinking and demonstrating a measurable impact on the protection of digital assets and the privacy of sensitive data.

Technical Program Manager (Cybersecurity)

Deloitte

•	Lead comprehensive security assessments and implement remediation strategies for organizational applications, ensuring adherence to GDPR requirements and leveraging ISO 27001 standards, resulting in fortified application security postures and enhanced compliance across multiple projects.
	•	Oversee vulnerability assessments and strategic remediation planning for business-critical assets in cloud and traditional environments, significantly reducing potential security risks and strengthening system resilience against cyber threats.
	•	Direct cloud security strategies and cloud migration best practices, guiding teams through secure and efficient cloud adoption processes that align with industry standards, thereby accelerating digital transformation efforts while minimizing security risks.
	•	Champion the integration of application security, cloud security, and cloud migration best practices into the organizational security framework, achieving a seamless transition to cloud environments for clients and establishing a benchmark for security excellence in cloud deployments.

Lead, Security Assessment and Remediation

NewRocket 

Automating Cybersecurity through ServiceNow SecOps and IRM implementation

Senior Program Manager, SecOps and IRM

Business Innovation Services at Salford

Leads DPIA and risk assessment (ethical assessment) for business innovation projects to ensure client data and organizational reputation protection following industry standards such as ISO 27005 for risk management and ISO  27002 for controls recommendations.
Supports compliance audits through project controls evidence retention and proper documentation.
Supports policy reviews and improvement recommendations based on regulatory and business environment changes as an ethics committee member

Supervisor, Data Security (Innovation Projects)

The University of Salford

As a Lecturer in Information Systems and Project Management, I was responsible for imparting comprehensive knowledge in Information systems and project management. My duties included developing and delivering a curriculum that blended theoretical insights with real-world applications of information systems and security management. I emphasized contemporary industry trends and effective project management techniques. My teaching approach focused on nurturing critical thinking and practical problem-solving skills, preparing students for successful careers in IT and project management.

Contract Lecturer, Information Systems and Project Management

Panornor Panornor Nigeria

Developed physical and logical security programs for organizational asset and client data protection
Implemented physical security measures such as CCTV, access control and Alarm systems.
Developed different information security policies and procedures including, HR, onboarding/offboarding to include criminality checks, duty segregation, Identify and Access Management following RBAC principles
Implemented MDM tools for organizational mobile device management
Led 2 successful security incident responses and disaster recovery to ensure minimal impact and on-time business continuity in a highly volatile environment.

Innovation and Security Manager

Lead City University

Projects: 
Gamification of IT learning through video, game creation and classroom leaderboard implementation for the high school division. 
Revamped and supported the institutional website to improve global visibility and public availability of institutional information.
Upgraded and supported the digital classroom systems to improve user experience and information security.
Pioneered the institutional multi-talent show program to unearth underutilized talents and further improve the holistic learning experience.

IT Program Specialist

Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Plc

Network infrastructure implementation 
Implementation of group policies and access controls
Implementation of perimeter security such as Firewalls, IDS/IPS and SIEM
Windows Server administration

Network Administrator

As a sales representative, I generated very high sales using different empathetic customer relation approaches. Was tagged "Mr rice" by customers due to my passion for the products I was in charge of

Business Development Specialist

Boasting over 10 years of experience in Information Technology and Security Management, I have spearheaded security maturity and automation initiatives in multiple Fortune 500 companies, achieving a 100% compliance rate with standards like PCI DSS, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and GDPR.

As a dedicated Career Coach, I have successfully guided over 100 professionals into six-figure tech and cybersecurity roles in as little as an impressive 6-week timeframe, utilizing my extensive industry knowledge.
My unique approach to demystifying complex security concepts and cultivating talent has resulted in a 95% improvement in security infrastructure for the organizations I've worked with and a 90% success rate in career advancements for the individuals I mentor

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