Cybersecurity Intern - Hack Secure
(2025-04 - 2025-06)
- Conducted thorough vulnerability scans on target websites to identify open ports and potential security weaknesses.
- Performed brute-force attacks and directory enumeration to uncover hidden directories and files during penetration testing exercises.
- Intercepted and analyzed network traffic using Wireshark during simulated login attempts, successfully capturing transmitted credentials.
- Executed SQL injection attacks on login and search pages to assess susceptibility to SQLi and extract database information.
- Produced clear, concise security reports for development teams, detailing risks, incidents, and recommended remediation steps.
Intern Cybersecurity Analyst - Brainy Codes Inc
(2024-11 - 2025-03)
- Conducted regular security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments on systems and web applications.
- Evaluated and mitigated security risks associated with internal systems, third-party services, and web applications.
- Utilized security monitoring tools to track and manage real-time threats and security incidents.
- Collaborated with development teams to identify security weaknesses and implement secure development practices.
- Managed and prioritized vulnerabilities across systems, ensuring timely patching and remediation.
- Designed and implemented robust security protocols including encryption standards, authentication mechanisms, and secure coding practices.
- Maintained detailed documentation on security incidents, assessments, and responses for compliance and internal records.
Team Lead – EDR & Repayment Management (Reconciliation & Settlement) - Credit Direct Limited - Lagos
(2020-01)
- Perform reconciliation for all payments and provide comprehensive reports to the Divisional Head of Operations and Customer Experience.
- Collaborate with IT, Process, and Project teams to achieve seamless process improvement across operational workflows.
- Support bank e-business teams in resolving settlement and reconciliation issues promptly.
- Analyze and derive insights from monthly customer repayment data to inform management decisions.
- Upload and reconcile all Federal and State employer deduction reports with accuracy.
- Produce daily, weekly, and monthly account-level reconciliation reports and consolidated reconciliation status summaries.
- Liaise with bank settlement teams to ensure reconciled funds are transferred correctly and timely.
- Ensure correct daily posting of card transactions and other electronic channel payments.
- Carry out income and fee reconciliation with settlement banks, NIBSS, and other clients.
- Train new employees in reconciliation roles to ensure operational continuity and team capacity.
Credit Underwriter - Credit Direct Limited - Lagos
(2019-01 - 2020-01)
- Supervised credit risk officers and managed relationship portfolios to ensure customer optimization.
- Prepared loan repayment schedules to facilitate accurate deduction processing.
- Prepared numerous monthly reports and responded to ad hoc reporting requests from management.
- Designed new policies and updated credit frameworks to enhance credit analysis effectiveness and align with risk, profitability, and growth targets.
- Trained incoming credit risk officers on internal processes and compliance standards.
Credit Risk Officer - Credit Direct Limited - Lagos
(2015-08 - 2019-01)
- Monitored loans to ensure compliance before disbursement and reviewed all loan documentation.
- Approved loans for disbursement after thorough first-level checks and risk assessments.
- Settled and reconciled paid loan accounts and prepared call-over reports.
- Developed customized 'Loan Books' to meet diverse customer formats and market needs.
Business Development Officer - Credit Direct Limited - Lagos
(2014-02 - 2015-08)
- Developed and implemented business expansion activities, identifying new opportunities and revenue streams.
- Managed and retained relationships with existing clients to ensure long-term customer satisfaction.
- Mapped business strengths against customer needs to refine product and service offerings.
- Reported regularly on successes, challenges, and areas requiring strategic improvement.
Programme Director & Head, Environmental Committee - Obawole United Youth Forum - Obawole Ifako, Ijaiye, Lagos
(2018)
- Assessed needs of young people to plan and deliver programs across health, fitness, relationships, and community safety.
- Set up and ran arts-based activities, environmental projects, outdoor education, and sporting events.
- Built trust-based relationships with youth, providing safe spaces for identity development and community engagement.
- Partnered with parents and community groups to advocate for improved youth services and secure program funding.
- Drew up business plans, managed budgets, authored reports, and delivered presentations to funding bodies.
- Organized monthly community market cleaning and sanitation initiatives.
Zonal Coordinator - Ifako Ijaiye Youth Initiative - Ifako Ijaiye, Lagos
- Developed and implemented youth programs, workshops, and activities focused on skills development and character building.
- Represented the Youth Zone positively in dealings with internal colleagues and external partners.
- Cultivated community relationships and partnerships to strengthen youth development programming.
- Maintained records of youth participation, activity attendance, and program progress metrics.
Community Public Relations Officer (CPRO) - Irewole Community Development Association - Obawole Ifako, Ijaiye, Lagos
(2016 - 2019)
- Maintained and updated community social media platforms to enhance information dissemination.
- Built strong relationships between community executives and residents.
- Fostered community relations through open days and participation in community development initiatives.
- Scheduled and coordinated community general meetings.
