TSE ELIJAH TERKULA

Cybersecurity & GRC Professional
Lagos, NG.

About

Highly analytical Cybersecurity professional with a solid foundation in GRC, IT Risk & Compliance, and Vulnerability Management, seeking to leverage expertise in protecting digital assets and ensuring regulatory adherence. Proven ability to conduct risk-based inspections, implement quality protocols (ISO 9001, PCI DSS), and drive compliance initiatives. Adept at collaborating with diverse teams to enhance operational standards and mitigate complex security risks within dynamic threat landscapes.

Work

Electronic Payplus Limited
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Quality Control and Assurance Officer

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

Summary

Directed quality control and assurance operations for card manufacturing, ensuring rigorous adherence to industry standards and regulatory compliance.

Highlights

Led cross-functional teams to ensure 100% compliance with ISO 9001 and PCI DSS standards in card manufacturing, integrating robust quality management frameworks.

Conducted comprehensive risk-based inspections and testing of finished products, identifying and resolving nonconformities to mitigate compliance risks effectively.

Enforced internal controls and regulatory guidelines, significantly reducing non-compliance incidents through systematic monitoring and robust quality protocols.

Collaborated with production and compliance teams to optimize operational standards, aligning processes with organizational policies and external regulations for enhanced security posture.

Recognized as a key contributor to the 'Best Project Team' (2024) for Electronic Payplus, demonstrating exceptional team collaboration and project delivery.

Awarded 'Best Test Analyst' (2024) for outstanding performance in Payment Card Scheme Testing (PCST) deliveries, ensuring high-quality product releases.

DePrince electronics and electrical
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Sales Manager

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

Summary

Managed sales operations and customer relations, optimizing inventory processes and enhancing customer satisfaction.

Highlights

Managed customer interactions and sales processes, contributing to revenue growth and achieving sales targets.

Streamlined inventory reception and recording procedures, improving stock accuracy and operational efficiency.

Supervised sales activities and monitored performance, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and repeat business.

Implemented customer service best practices, leading to improved customer feedback and loyalty.

Daughters of Divine Love Ceramics
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General Manager

Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria

Summary

Provided strategic leadership and operational oversight, driving organizational objectives and ensuring high-quality service delivery.

Highlights

Served as a strategic decision-maker, aligning organizational resources through effective planning, organizing, directing, and controlling to achieve core business objectives.

Monitored and supervised workforce performance, ensuring high-quality job delivery and adherence to operational standards.

Implemented total quality management processes and techniques, optimizing operational efficiency and product quality.

Exercised sound judgment in decision-making, contributing to enhanced organizational performance and resource utilization.

Education

National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)
Nigeria

Completion

National Service

Benue State University, Makurdi
Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria

BSc (Hons)

Business Management

Grade: Second Class Upper Division

Languages

English

Certificates

QA Software Testing

Issued By

3MTT and NITDA

GRC Essentials

Issued By

Tech-unlock Nigeria

SOC Essentials

Issued By

Techunlock

Introduction to Cybersecurity

Issued By

CISCO

Defensive Security Operations and Cyber Risk

Issued By

Cybrary

Network Basics

Issued By

Cybrary

Ethical Hacking

Issued By

Cybrary

Basic Digital Skills

Issued By

Google

Career Essentials in Software Development

Issued By

Google and LinkedIn

Generative AI Productivity Skills

Issued By

Microsoft and LinkedIn

Career Essentials in System Administration

Issued By

Microsoft and LinkedIn

Professional Soft Skills Learning Pathway

Issued By

LinkedIn

AI Career Essentials

Issued By

alx

Professional Soft Skills

Issued By

jobberman

Professional Soft Skills

Issued By

LAG-UP program

Skills

Cybersecurity

Network Security, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Scanning, System Hardening, Endpoint Protection, Nessus, Splunk Enterprise, Wireshark, Packet Tracer, Ethical Hacking, Defensive Security Operations.

GRC & Compliance

Risk Management, Compliance Leadership, Regulatory Compliance (GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST), Internal Audit Support, Vulnerability Management, Security Policy Development, Information Security Analysis, Cybersecurity Awareness, Data Privacy & Protection, Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery.

Quality Assurance

QA Software Testing, Test Automation, Defect Identification, Performance Testing, Security Testing, Compatibility Testing, Unit Testing, Integrated Testing, Regression Testing.

Project Management

Project Management, Continuous Improvement, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Planning.

Soft Skills

Problem-Solving, Communication, Critical Thinking, Adaptability, Initiative, Team Collaboration, Interpersonal Skills.

Projects

DELISHOTS WEB APPLICATION

Summary

Comprehensive testing of a web application to ensure optimal functionality, user experience, and data integrity.

AFRIGO (Nigeria's National Domestic Payment Card Scheme)

Summary

Testing and quality assurance for the new payment card technology launched by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS).