Samuel Adae
Haymarket
Summary
Diligent Information Security Manager with solid foundation in information security management. Led successful implementation of security protocols, minimizing data breaches and enhancing system integrity. Demonstrated expertise in risk assessment and compliance, ensuring robust protection of organizational assets. Successful at optimizing security standards, improving planning processes and managing systems implementation. Knowledgeable about disaster recovery planning, roadmapping and team development.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Manager, Information Security
CAQH
06.2018 - Current
- Managed a cross-functional team responsible for maintaining a secure IT infrastructure.
- Championed data privacy initiatives, ensuring proper handling and protection of sensitive information across all departments.
- Spearheaded efforts to achieve industry certifications, enhancing organizational credibility in the field of information security.
- Led the successful completion of multiple security audits, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Conducted regular employee training sessions on cybersecurity best practices, increasing awareness and adherence.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to develop and implement tailored security solutions.
- Streamlined threat intelligence gathering activities, leading to more informed decision-making in addressing emerging risks.
- Played an integral part in incident management efforts, conducting thorough post-mortem analyses to identify areas for improvement going forward.
- Maintained strong relationships with external partners such as law enforcement agencies and industry associations for effective cooperation in combating cybercrime.
- Reduced cyber threats through continuous monitoring and timely response to incidents.
- Developed comprehensive risk assessments for identifying and mitigating potential vulnerabilities.
- Enhanced overall information security by implementing robust policies and procedures.
- Optimized incident response processes, reducing time to resolution for critical events.
- Established key performance indicators to measure the effectiveness of information security initiatives.
- Played a crucial role in building a culture of security within the organization through ongoing communication and collaboration with all staff members.
- Oversaw third-party vendor risk assessments, ensuring that partners maintained appropriate levels of security controls.
- Implemented advanced intrusion detection systems, proactively identifying and neutralizing potential threats before they could cause harm.
Lead SDET / Vulnerability Management
Booz Allen Hamilton
08.2015 - 06.2018
- Scanned and tested application source code for security vulnerabilities.
- Ran dynamic scans on software applications, analyzed results, created tickets for areas of vulnerability and worked with engineering teams to resolve the vulnerabilities.
- Optimized test coverage for better product performance and reliability.
- Ensured seamless user experience by conducting thorough usability testing on various platforms.
- Assisted in integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for accelerated delivery while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Contributed to successful product launches with meticulous pre-release testing efforts.
- Boosted release efficiency by collaborating with developers to resolve defects in a timely manner.
- Reviewed design specifications to validate product designs and support testability and verification.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, tools, and techniques to ensure continued excellence in SDET practices.
- Elevated team productivity by mentoring junior SDET team members on best practices and industry standards.
Software Quality Assurance Manager
Digital River
06.2014 - 08.2015
- Improved product quality with diligent identification and resolution of software defects.
- Enhanced automation efficiency by designing and implementing robust test scripts.
- Established strong quality control standards for consistent application throughout all projects.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards by enforcing best practices in automation and QA processes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for seamless integration testing, ensuring optimal system functionality.
- Managed defect tracking systems effectively, enabling timely resolutions for critical issues discovered during testing phases.
- Optimized test suite execution time through parallel testing techniques, accelerating the QA cycle.
- Facilitated post-release reviews to identify areas for improvement and ensure continuous refinement of testing processes.
- Participated in sprint planning sessions to estimate tasks accurately while maintaining a focus on deliverable deadlines.
- Identified areas of improvement in existing systems through comprehensive code reviews and risk analysis.
- Mentored junior team members in automation tools and techniques, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and skill development within the team.
Quality Assurance Engineer
C.H. Robinson
04.2013 - 06.2014
- Developed and executed QA test cases, scripts and procedures for automated software maintenance.
- Optimized test case management through close collaboration with cross-functional teams, ensuring full coverage of requirements.
- Improved software quality by designing and implementing comprehensive test plans, identifying bugs, and suggesting improvements.
- Reduced defect rates with thorough manual testing, ensuring all use cases were covered before deployment.
- Enhanced user experience by collaborating with UX designers to identify areas for improvement in software interfaces.
- Supported trouble sites to mitigate obstacles and foster successful client delivery.
- Created detailed bug reports complete with reproduction steps, enabling swift resolution by developers.
- Participated in root cause analysis investigations following critical defects or incidents to prevent future occurrences through improved processes or system changes.
- Contributed to project planning efforts, estimating time required for completion of QA activities and adjusting as necessary throughout development cycles.
- Increased code coverage by creating and maintaining a suite of automated tests for continuous integration pipelines.
- Supported successful product releases by performing regression testing on existing features after each update cycle.
- Mentored junior QA engineers, providing guidance on best practices and fostering a culture of continuous learning within the team.
Software Implementation Consultant
SPS Commerce
02.2012 - 04.2013
- Communicated effectively with third-party personnel involved in implementation efforts, coordinating activities to maximize progress.
- Collaborated with internal departments to confirm timely and accurate delivery and implementation of customer orders.
- Offered client training services via on-site and online interaction to streamline onboarding process for newly implemented systems.
- Authored user documentation to help train third-party personnel on newly-implemented software.
- Processed client satisfaction reports for completed implementation, analyzing data to discover possible areas of improvement in future projects.
- Developed detailed project plans outlining tasks, timelines, and resources required for successful implementation projects.
- Led comprehensive testing initiatives prior to deployment ensuring a higher rate of success and minimal post-launch issues.
Analyst Consultant
Rug Doctor
08.2008 - 02.2012
- Assisted in the development of strategic plans, providing analytical support and industry research insights.
- Communicated with stakeholders and partners to gather requirements and information.
- Conducted business data analysis to define product requirements for mapping, data schema definition and testing.
- Identified and analyzed gaps between current situation and desired outcome using resources to obtain information and deliver solutions.
- Enhanced data-driven decision making by conducting in-depth analysis of client requirements and market trends.
- Improved internal knowledge sharing practices, documenting project methodologies and lessons learned for future reference.
Education
Master of Science - Software Systems
St. Thomas University
St. Paul, MNBachelor of Information Technology Management -
Concordia University
St. Paul, MNSkills
- Risk Management Framework (RMF)
- SIEM management
- Security awareness training
- Physical security
- Access control
- Compliance management
- Data protection
- Security audits
- Application security
- Security architecture
- Incident response
- Business continuity
- Disaster recovery
- Privacy regulations
- Penetration testing
- Threat analysis
- Cloud security
- Information governance
- Change management
- Vendor management
Certification
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE)
Timeline
Chief Manager, Information Security
CAQH
06.2018 - Current
Lead SDET / Vulnerability Management
Booz Allen Hamilton
08.2015 - 06.2018
Software Quality Assurance Manager
Digital River
06.2014 - 08.2015
Quality Assurance Engineer
C.H. Robinson
04.2013 - 06.2014
Software Implementation Consultant
SPS Commerce
02.2012 - 04.2013
Analyst Consultant
Rug Doctor
08.2008 - 02.2012
Bachelor of Information Technology Management -
Concordia University
Master of Science - Software Systems
St. Thomas University
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