Cybersecurity Portfolio (In progress)
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Summary
A continuous project showcasing practical cybersecurity skills and threat intelligence capabilities through active engagement with security challenges and analysis.
About
Detail-oriented IT Professional with hands-on experience in cybersecurity, systems administration, and software development. Skilled in troubleshooting, securing networks, and optimizing IT infrastructure to enhance organizational performance. Holds CompTIA , Google and Microsoft certifications in IT Support and Cybersecurity, with a strong passion for threat intelligence, system hardening, and digital transformation.
Work
VRA
|MIS Intern
Akosombo, Eastern Region, Ghana
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Internship
Summary
MIS Intern at VRA supporting IT operations through system setup, troubleshooting, and network administration. Skilled in configuring PCs, managing Active Directory, and ensuring secure, efficient technical environments.
Highlights
Configured and deployed new PCs, ensuring smooth integration into the VRA Active Directory domain.
Troubleshot and resolved hardware, software, and connectivity issues across multiple departments.
Supported system updates, antivirus management, and compliance with IT security standards.
Documented support tickets, technical fixes, and escalation procedures for team efficiency.
Collaborated with senior IT staff on network diagnostics and system maintenance.
Green Tech CA
|IT Support Trainee
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Internship
Summary
As a IT Support Trainee,I provided critical technical assistance which enhanced operational efficiency and digital footprint.
Highlights
Troubleshot software and hardware issues for local users
Handled and Escalated tickets with good documentation
Hands on experience with Windows/Linux admin, AD basics, and RDP environments
Gained hands-on experience with security tools and configuring CRMS
AYA Data
|Backend Intern
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Supervised Industrial Training
Summary
As a Backend Intern at AYA Data, Jacob engineered and optimized backend services and APIs, contributing to robust application development and seamless feature integration.
Highlights
Engineered and optimized backend services and RESTful APIs using Node.js and Express, enhancing data processing efficiency and API response times.
Developed responsive user interfaces with React and Next.js, contributing to a seamless and intuitive user experience across diverse platforms.
Implemented secure coding practices and collaborated cross-functionally with frontend and product teams, ensuring robust application development and successful feature deployment.
Education
Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU)
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Bachelor of Science
Information Technology
Courses
Cybersecurity Fundamentals
Network Security
Operating Systems Administration
Web Development
Data Structures & Algorithms
Certificates
Microsoft Cloud Support Associate (On-going)
Issued By
Microsoft
Microsoft AZ-900 (On-going)
Issued By
Microsoft
Comptia A+
Issued By
Comptia
Skills
Cybersecurity
Threat Detection, Incident Response, OSINT, SIEM Analysis, Vulnerability Assessment, Risk Management, Endpoint Security, Network Security, Threat Intelligence, Malware Analysis.
IT Support
Windows Administration, Linux Administration, Active Directory, Microsoft 365 Administration, System Troubleshooting, Help Desk Support, User Education, Device Setup.
Tools & Technologies
Wireshark, Splunk, Nmap, VirusTotal, Shodan, TheHarvester, TryHackMe, Microsoft Defender, Azure Sentinel, Git, GitHub, Visual Studio Code.
Programming & Scripting
JavaScript, React.js, Node.js, Express.js, Python, HTML, CSS, Bash.
Soft Skills
Communication, Problem-Solving, Documentation, Team Collaboration, Customer Service, Critical Thinking, Adaptability.
Interests
Visual Arts
Graphic Design, Photography, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Canva, Brand Identity Design, Marketing Content Creation.
Photography
Website Design & Development
Projects
HealthEase Platform
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Summary
A secure Progressive Web App (PWA) designed for healthcare, focusing on patient engagement, data security, and compliance with industry standards.
Web Scraper for Ghana News Sources
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Summary
A Flask application built to automate the collection and structuring of news headlines from various Ghanaian sources for academic and media research.