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Certification
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Affiliations
Accomplishments
Languages
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YAKUBU ABDUL-JABAR

YAKUBU ABDUL-JABAR

Accra

Summary

This document outlines the professional profile of YAKUBU LANTAM ABDUL-JABAR, a skilled Computer Scientist with a strong background in cybersecurity and IT management. It details his career objectives, research interests, work experience, professional certifications, education, skills, and language proficiency. Solid record of accomplishment in start-up companies sourcing funding, organizing structures, and recruiting top talent. Visionary leader with proven business acumen and strategic decision-making abilities. Bringing many years of industry experience and demonstrated success.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Co-Founder and CSO

Secure Central Ltd
Accra
01.2022 - Current
  • Created innovative security architecture plans resulting in improved protection against cyber threats.
  • Directed company's IT, data management and product/service development
  • Ensured consistency between overall tech strategy and business goals.
  • Responsible for managing the technical team while defining the Technology Stack

Data Security Consultant

Integral Security Service Ltd
01.2018 - Current
  • Trained client’s employees, maintaining strong relationships with teams and providing ongoing support for long-term safety
  • Conveyed the significance of deploying protective architecture to clients by describing existing threats, while highlighting its ability to safeguard business interests effectively.
  • Performed vulnerability scans, penetration tests, and ethical hacking tasks.
  • Provided technical guidance on the implementation of security solutions.
  • Identified security risks in the prevailing IT framework.

Co-Founder and Project Manager

COLDSiS Ghana LTD
06.2014 - Current
  • Developing Technical architecture for Insurance,Banking,Health,Education,Agriculture and Energy IT systems
  • Implemented risk management protocols for corporate as well as client safety.
  • Submitted software requirements within budget and timeline while upholding quality standards.
  • Leading Software Engineering team to Build compound-Complex Applications

IT Consultant

LEDing Group
04.2020 - 01.2022
  • Contributed to the design, development and maintenance of software applications, web applications and websites for Covid-19
  • Identified gaps between online systems and requirements, proposed recommendations to changes in systems and processes, made necessary alterations and upgrades to online systems to enhance efficiency of Covid-19 relief efforts
  • Evaluated system usage to verify accuracy and implemented changes to business procedures or systems as needed to guarantee integrity, completeness and accuracy of data.
  • Created custom applications utilizing various programming languages such as Java, HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
  • Assigned and reviewed work of IT project managers, systems analysts and developers.

Computer Scientist and Planning Engineer

Tech-partners PLC
06.2012 - 05.2014
  • Conducted research to develop new technologies in the field of computer science.
  • Implemented security protocols, such as encryption and authentication systems, to protect data integrity.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans, incorporating timelines, resource allocation, and budgeting to ensure project completion within agreed parameters.
  • Developed web-based applications utilizing HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP scripting languages.

System Administrator

National Health Insurance
10.2011 - 08.2012
  • Configured and maintained system hardware, software and network components.
  • Deployed operating systems upgrades and security patching in accordance with IT policies.
  • Resolved complex technical problems within established service level agreements.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations regarding information security standards.

Server and Network Technician

Ministry of Roads and Highways
01.2010 - 03.2010
  • Configured, monitored and maintained network hardware, software and communication links.
  • Performed troubleshooting activities to identify and repair equipment failures or configuration issues.
  • Implemented security measures to protect data, software and hardware from unauthorized access.
  • Provided technical support to users experiencing difficulties with their computer systems or networks.

Web Developer and Network Technician

Parliament of Ghana
01.2009 - 03.2009
  • Monitored website performance and optimized code for speed optimization.
  • Implemented responsive design techniques to ensure optimal viewing experience across multiple devices.
  • Resolved Members of Parliament issues regarding their Profiles through provision of technical support.
  • Managed content updates on websites using CMS platforms like WordPress or Drupal.

Education

Computer Science -

Koforidua Technical University
06.2011

Certificate in Data security and Digital marketing -

Arizona Society Computer Technical Institute
06.2009

Skills

  • Analytical Skills
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Motivation
  • Policy Development
  • Decision-Making
  • Raising Capital
  • Executive Leadership
  • Negotiation
  • Board Collaboration
  • Human Resource Information System HRIS
  • Strategic business planning
  • Corporate Governance
  • Talent Recruitment
  • Fundraising

Certification

  • 2022, PECB of Canada: ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer
  • 2021, Infortech institute of Malaysia : Advanced Cyber Security Course
  • 2021, Ghana Data Protection Commission : Data Protection Practitioner

Chiefsecurityofficer

COLDSiS Ghana LTD, Managing ISMS Implementation Team, Managing COLDSiS ISMS project, Supervises and implements the SMS projects, Monitoring the ISMS performance, Ensures cyber threats are reduced in projects, Perform activities that ensure the organization develops and maintains appropriate and acceptable practices of ISO 27001 2014

Projectmanagement

COLDSiS Ghana LTD, Coordinates activities of various projects, Supervises the project team members, Plans and executes projects, Manages the relationship between client and stakeholders, Performs risk management analysis to reduce project risks, Manage the software development projects and facilitate sprint releases

Projects

Cyber security in Ghana: A Cost and Benefit Analysis

Affiliations

  • Cyber Security and Child online protection
  • An advocate for human rights, women inclusion in Tech
  • campaigning for climate change awareness
  • Promote digital inclusion and sustainability.

Accomplishments

  • Best Tech Entrepreneur 2020
  • Best Startup Innovator 2021
  • Best Tech partner for CovidCovid-19

Languages

English
First Language

Timeline

Co-Founder and CSO

Secure Central Ltd
01.2022 - Current

IT Consultant

LEDing Group
04.2020 - 01.2022

Data Security Consultant

Integral Security Service Ltd
01.2018 - Current

Co-Founder and Project Manager

COLDSiS Ghana LTD
06.2014 - Current

Computer Scientist and Planning Engineer

Tech-partners PLC
06.2012 - 05.2014

System Administrator

National Health Insurance
10.2011 - 08.2012

Server and Network Technician

Ministry of Roads and Highways
01.2010 - 03.2010

Web Developer and Network Technician

Parliament of Ghana
01.2009 - 03.2009

Computer Science -

Koforidua Technical University

Certificate in Data security and Digital marketing -

Arizona Society Computer Technical Institute

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