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Joshua Akoto Tamakloe

Joshua Akoto Tamakloe

Summary

Trusted Network Security Engineer with 2years protecting companies against bad actors who disrupt business operations. Serves as primary safeguard against external threats. Educates colleagues on best practices and network safety protocols. Protects networked assets through both preventive and reactionary measures. Also a Web developer who has been working for 5years now.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Teaching Assistant

Techcadd Computer Education Pvt. Ltd.
Jalandhar, Punjab
02.2024 - 08.2024
  • Assisted the main instructor in delivering lessons, clarifying complex concepts, and demonstrating coding techniques.
  • Reviewed student code for errors, best practices, and providing constructive feedback.
  • Guided students through their projects, offering help with design, structure, and implementation for both front-end and back-end development.
  • Showed students real-world applications of development practices, including version control (Git), deployment, and debugging techniques

Cybersecurity Intern

ThinkNEXT Technologies Private Limited
Chandigarh, Punjab
06.2023 - 12.2023
  • Enhanced 3 network security by implementing robust intrusion detection systems and monitoring tools.
  • Conducted 5 vulnerability assessments to identify potential risks and recommend corrective measures for improved cybersecurity.
  • Collaborated with 5 IT team members to develop and implement comprehensive incident response plans, minimizing data breaches and system downtime.
  • Conducted regular audits of user accounts and access permissions, mitigating unauthorized access risks.

Library Technical Assistant

Ghana Library Authority
Accra, Greater Accra
10.2021 - 09.2022
  • Implemented innovative technology solutions at the center, including Ghana Library App, enabling remote access to vast array of library resources
  • Conducted regular risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities in the library’s information systems in all 10 regions.
  • Enhanced library user experience by providing efficient technical assistance and support in various library operations.
  • Work closely with 50 IT staffs across the 10 regions to ensure that security measures are integrated into all aspects of the library’s information systems.
  • Monitored for and responded abruptly to security incidents and breaches using SIEM tools.

Principal Technical Consultant

Akorfafa enterprise
Tema, Greater - Accra
04.2017 - 12.2020
  • Developed and implemented information security policies and procedures to protect the enterprise’s 400 digital assets.
  • Conducted 80% of security audits and prepared reports on findings and recommendations for improvement.
  • Ensured that all security systems (hardware and software) are up-to-date and functioning effectively in all 16 regions..
  • Provided guidance and support to 30 staffs on information security issues and policies.

Graphic Designer

C-Bless Printing Zone, Ashaiman
Tema, Greater Accra Region
08.2015 - 09.2016

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Information Studies and Psychology

University of Ghana, Legon
Accra, Greater Accra Region
09.2017 - 11.2021

Master of Science - Information Technology

Lovely Professional University
Jalandhar
08.2022 - 06.2024

Diploma - Full Stack Web Development

Techcadd Computer Education Pvt. Ltd.
Jalandhar
01.2023 - 01.2024

Skills

  • Cybersecurity: Vulnerability Assessment, Incident Response Management, Network Security Monitoring, SIEM management, Web Application Security
  • Programming Languages: Python, C, C, JavaScript frameworks
  • Web Technologies: HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, JavaScript, ReactJs, Django
  • Databases Management: Oracle, SQL, Server, MongoDB
  • SIEM Tools: Splunk Enterprise, Chronicle

Certification

  • Foundations of Cybersecurity, Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate - June
  • Networks and Network Security, Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate - June
  • Manage Security Risks, Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate - June
  • Linux and SQL, Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate - June

Accomplishments

  • Designed ecommerce sites, management systems, mobile Apps websites both frontend and backend with django - python. https://github.com/jsktk/myporfolio/tree/master/myport
  • Implement HTTPS to encrypt data transmitted between the website and users, Strong Authentications for Apps and websites, Web Application Firewall (WAF),Regular Backups and vulnerability Scans.
  • Enrolling interested Ghanaian youths in online IT courses (Introduction to programming, Data analytics, UX design, Cloud development, Data science) for free with support from Commonwealth of Learning and Google.
  • Enrolling interested Ghanaian youths in online IT courses (Introduction to programming, Data analytics, UX design, Cloud development, Data science) for free with support from Commonwealth of Learning and Google.

Work Availability

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Timeline

Teaching Assistant

Techcadd Computer Education Pvt. Ltd.
02.2024 - 08.2024

Cybersecurity Intern

ThinkNEXT Technologies Private Limited
06.2023 - 12.2023

Diploma - Full Stack Web Development

Techcadd Computer Education Pvt. Ltd.
01.2023 - 01.2024

Master of Science - Information Technology

Lovely Professional University
08.2022 - 06.2024

Library Technical Assistant

Ghana Library Authority
10.2021 - 09.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Information Studies and Psychology

University of Ghana, Legon
09.2017 - 11.2021

Principal Technical Consultant

Akorfafa enterprise
04.2017 - 12.2020

Graphic Designer

C-Bless Printing Zone, Ashaiman
08.2015 - 09.2016

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