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Leon Carson

Cybersecurity Intern
Nairobi, Nairobi Province

Summary

Resourceful Project Manager with one year of expertise in organizing business operations, financial oversight and resource management to achieve smooth flow and project operations. Leads procurement of resources including equipment and supplies. Monitors projects by adhering to production schedule and budget, managing production team, identifying problems and providing targeted solutions. Offering strong foundation in information security principles and keen interest in learning and developing within cybersecurity environment. Brings understanding of network security and basic encryption techniques. Ready to use and develop skills in threat analysis and risk management in Cybersecurity Analyst role.

Overview

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1
year of professional experience
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2
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Project Manager

Mobo Eats
09.2024 - Current
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.

Cybersecurity Intern

Strathmore University
06.2024 - 09.2024
  • Assisted in the development and enforcement of security policies related to mobile devices and remote access, safeguarding sensitive data.
  • Participated in penetration testing exercises to assess the effectiveness of current security measures and recommend improvements.
  • Participated in tabletop exercises designed to simulate real-world cyber-attack scenarios, enhancing preparedness levels among team members.
  • Contributed to end-user security awareness training programs, promoting a strong organizational security culture.
  • Collaborated with IT team to identify potential security risks and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Assisted in the development of cybersecurity policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards.
  • Conducted regular audits of user accounts and access permissions, mitigating unauthorized access risks.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

The Catholic University of East Africa
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya
04.2001 -

Certificate of Completion - Cyber Job Simulation

Deloitte
USA
04.2001 -

Certificate - Introduction To Critical Infrastructure Protection

OPSWAT
USA
04.2001 -

Certificate - Cybersecurity Fundamentals

IBM SkillsBuild
Online Hub
04.2001 -

Certificate of Participation - Coding

Moringa School
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya
04.2001 -

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - High School Education

Utumishi Boys Academy
Gilgil
04.2001 -

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - Primary School

Nyahururu Elite Schools
Nyahururu, Laikipia, Kenya
04.2001 -

Skills

Project management

Project planning

Project planning and development

Project tracking

Vulnerability assessment

Intrusion detection

Log analysis

Endpoint security

Certification

Cybersecurity Fundamentals, 05/29/24, IBM SkillsBuild, https://www.credly.com/go/20EsYfpS

Software

Product Testing

Timeline

Project Manager

Mobo Eats
09.2024 - Current

Cybersecurity Intern

Strathmore University
06.2024 - 09.2024

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

The Catholic University of East Africa
04.2001 -

Certificate of Completion - Cyber Job Simulation

Deloitte
04.2001 -

Certificate - Introduction To Critical Infrastructure Protection

OPSWAT
04.2001 -

Certificate - Cybersecurity Fundamentals

IBM SkillsBuild
04.2001 -

Certificate of Participation - Coding

Moringa School
04.2001 -

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - High School Education

Utumishi Boys Academy
04.2001 -

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - Primary School

Nyahururu Elite Schools
04.2001 -
Leon CarsonCybersecurity Intern