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DAVID MARTEY DICKSON
Open To Work

DAVID MARTEY DICKSON

Accra

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: 2 weeks notice

Desired Job Title

IT Security Analyst / Deputy IT ManagerIT Technician / Systems AnalystSystems Administrator / IT OfficerIT SpecialistCybersecurity Specialist

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeConsultingGig WorkContract WorkVolunteerSeasonal Work

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Accra, Greater Accra
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

50000/yr - 200000/yr

Summary

Detail-oriented Systems Analyst with over six years of experience diagnosing computer system inefficiencies and devising innovative solutions. Established authority on swift identification of IT deficiencies and accurate reporting to senior personnel for improvement. Team-oriented professional with inherently collaborative approach to project completion.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

IT Security Analyst / Deputy IT Manager

Lionheart Security Limited
Accra - Ghana
05.2022 - Current
  • Developed security policies and ensured strict adherence to them, increasing overall security level by over 30%
  • Managed IT Systems and supervision on technological inventory, reducing rate of deterioration generally.
  • Ensured a steady and sound network infrastructure and optimum security that increased business efficiency by over 50%
  • Monitoring of Patrol Systems and its related incidents.

IT Technician / Systems Analyst

Darvick Technology Solutions
Accra - Ghana
12.2019 - 05.2022
  • Maintained networks and network infrastructure and related issues while ensuring a stable business operation.
  • Testing of systems to ensure it meets the standards set by clients
  • Maintenance of computer hardware and related issues
  • Contract negotiations with clients and technology service providers.

Systems Administrator / IT Officer

uniSecurities Ghana Limited
08.2017 - 11.2019
  • Provision of systems administration and network security
  • Implementation of policies to optimize data protection and client privacy
  • Assisted the marketing department to come up with Tech ideas for business growth.

Internship – Reconciliation Unit

Universal Merchant Bank
Accra - Ghana
06.2015 - 08.2016
  • Worked at the reconciliation department to check for account mergers.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi, Ghana
06.2017

High School Diploma -

St. Thomas Aquinas Senior High School
Accra, Ghana
05.2012

Skills

  • Data Protection
  • IT and Network Security
  • Risk Identification and Assessment
  • Marketing
  • Customer Service and Client Relation
  • MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Adobe Photoshop and InDesign
  • Literature Review and Presentation

Websites

Certification

CC - Certified in Cybersecurity (ISC2)

Additional Information

Working in the banking sector for a couple of years, trained me into being good in client management., Excellent Customer Service, Record Keeping, and Average Knowledge of Managerial Accounting.

Affiliations

  • International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium

Timeline

IT Security Analyst / Deputy IT Manager

Lionheart Security Limited
05.2022 - Current

IT Technician / Systems Analyst

Darvick Technology Solutions
12.2019 - 05.2022

Systems Administrator / IT Officer

uniSecurities Ghana Limited
08.2017 - 11.2019

Internship – Reconciliation Unit

Universal Merchant Bank
06.2015 - 08.2016

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology

High School Diploma -

St. Thomas Aquinas Senior High School

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Elementary (A2)
German
Intermediate (B1)

Research

  • Dickson Martey David, The use of Technology to maximize security patrols in organizations: Security Scanner and Geo-location monitoring systems for patrol supervision., 2023
  • David Martey Dickson, Mary Lamptey, Aaron Boateng, A Fitness App called “Fitness Alpha”: The use of sophisticated application for overall general health and wellbeing of individuals., 2017
  • David Martey Dickson, Kofi Yeboah Owusu, Retrieval of Data through forensic methodologies and processes during Disaster Recoveries., 2019

Awards

  • KNUST Students Parliamentary Council: Most Influential Leader, September 2017
  • Greater Accra Mathematics and Science Scholars, 1st Position – September 2012.
  • Recognition of Academic Excellence: Central Regional Basic Education – June 2008.

References

  • Kofi Yeboah Owusu, uniSecurities Ghana Limited, Head, IT Department, +233 20 202 9977
  • Mr Ahmed Aro, Lionheart Security Limited, CEO / Managing Director, +233 24 462 7486
  • Mercy Aboagye, Darvick Technology Solution, Head, Marketing, +233 24 934 1221

Training

  • Cybersecurity Authority (CSA) - Ghana, Accra, Ghana, Securing the IT Space in Ghana, (CSA Ghana), 12/2023, Trending Social Engineering Techniques, Recent Phishing Attacks in Ghana and Resolutions, Data Protection Techniques using Acronis and AWS
  • Kofi Annan ICT Center, Accra, Ghana, Cybersecurity Training and Conference, 09/2022, Network Security, Adaptability, Incident Response, Security Intelligence, Operating Systems, Risk Mitigation
  • Teksol Systems, Accra, Ghana, Full Stack Development, 04/2020 - 10/2020, Programming Languages and Frameworks such as, Web Architecture, GIT, JavaScript, HTML, PHP, CSS

Volunteer Experience

  • Content Creation: Lifestyle Vlogging – The233Channel (YouTube) and @Owulabi_ (Instagram over 2.2K followers)
  • Student Representative Council 2012 – 2017
  • KNUST Student Parliamentary Council 2014 - 2017
  • Ghana Electoral Assistant 2020 – Present.
  • National Security Scout 2021 – 2022.
  • Anglican Boys Brigade 2004 – 2020.

Research

  • Dickson Martey David, The use of Technology to maximize security patrols in organizations: Security Scanner and Geo-location monitoring systems for patrol supervision., 2023
  • David Martey Dickson, Mary Lamptey, Aaron Boateng, A Fitness App called “Fitness Alpha”: The use of sophisticated application for overall general health and wellbeing of individuals., 2017
  • David Martey Dickson, Kofi Yeboah Owusu, Retrieval of Data through forensic methodologies and processes during Disaster Recoveries., 2019

Awards

  • KNUST Students Parliamentary Council: Most Influential Leader, September 2017
  • Greater Accra Mathematics and Science Scholars, 1st Position – September 2012.
  • Recognition of Academic Excellence: Central Regional Basic Education – June 2008.

Training

  • Cybersecurity Authority (CSA) - Ghana, Accra, Ghana, Securing the IT Space in Ghana, (CSA Ghana), 12/2023, Trending Social Engineering Techniques, Recent Phishing Attacks in Ghana and Resolutions, Data Protection Techniques using Acronis and AWS
  • Kofi Annan ICT Center, Accra, Ghana, Cybersecurity Training and Conference, 09/2022, Network Security, Adaptability, Incident Response, Security Intelligence, Operating Systems, Risk Mitigation
  • Teksol Systems, Accra, Ghana, Full Stack Development, 04/2020 - 10/2020, Programming Languages and Frameworks such as, Web Architecture, GIT, JavaScript, HTML, PHP, CSS

Courses

  • ISC2 CC – Certified in Cybersecurity (Certified)
  • CCNA - in Practice (Not yet taken the exam)
  • Ghana Stock Exchange Course – (Not Certified Yet)

Volunteer Experience

  • Content Creation: Lifestyle Vlogging – The233Channel (YouTube) and @Owulabi_ (Instagram over 2.2K followers)
  • Student Representative Council 2012 – 2017
  • KNUST Student Parliamentary Council 2014 - 2017
  • Ghana Electoral Assistant 2020 – Present.
  • National Security Scout 2021 – 2022.
  • Anglican Boys Brigade 2004 – 2020.

References

  • Kofi Yeboah Owusu, uniSecurities Ghana Limited, Head, IT Department, +233 20 202 9977
  • Mr Ahmed Aro, Lionheart Security Limited, CEO / Managing Director, +233 24 462 7486
  • Mercy Aboagye, Darvick Technology Solution, Head, Marketing, +233 24 934 1221
DAVID MARTEY DICKSON