Jamiu Olukayode Shomoye

Multi-disciplinary IT Engineer | Cloud & Cybersecurity Specialist
Lagos, NG.

About

Multi-disciplinary IT Engineer with 7+ years of experience spanning power systems, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and backend development. Adept at leveraging a systems-level mindset to architect secure AWS environments, automate DevSecOps pipelines, and implement robust cybersecurity solutions. Proven ability to reduce exploitable vulnerabilities by 40% through full-lifecycle risk assessments. Seeking to apply this hybrid skill set in building secure, scalable, and impactful digital systems that drive organizational success and resilience.

Work

Ikeja Electric plc
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Distribution Substation Operator

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Managed and optimized power distribution systems, ensuring operational efficiency, safety compliance, and seamless IT integration.

Highlights

Monitored and analyzed complex load changes, optimizing system performance and enhancing energy efficiency across the distribution network.

Collaborated cross-functionally with IT and maintenance teams to troubleshoot and resolve critical technical issues, improving system reliability.

Ensured strict compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements through diligent technical inspections and protective tagging for substation equipment.

Generated daily operational reports on system performance and energy consumption, providing data-driven recommendations that reduced energy loss.

Integrated new IT solutions and enhanced system configurations in collaboration with IT teams, significantly improving overall operational efficiency.

3MTT
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Cybersecurity Team Lead (Internship)

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Led comprehensive cybersecurity initiatives and risk management for an AWS network environment, ensuring regulatory compliance and fostering team development.

Highlights

Directed end-to-end cybersecurity initiatives, ensuring HIPAA, NDPR, and GDPR compliance through comprehensive regulatory documentation and cross-functional alignment.

Architected and secured AWS network environments, conducting full-lifecycle risk assessments that reduced exploitable vulnerabilities by 40%.

Implemented SAST/DAST pipelines using SonarQube and BurpSuite, and trained 8 team members on OWASP Top 10 threats and penetration testing tools.

Developed and maintained robust incident response protocols and project timelines, embedding secure coding practices through cross-functional collaboration.

Education

Moshood Abiola Polytechnic
Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria

Higher National Diploma

Electrical Electronic Engineering

Grade: Upper credit

Moshood Abiola Polytechnic
Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria

National Diploma

Electrical Electronic Engineering

Grade: Upper credit

Languages

Yoruba

Native

English

Native

Certificates

AI-900 Introduction to AI in Azure

Issued By

Microsoft

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Issued By

ALX Africa

Cyber Threat Management

Issued By

CISCO Network Academy

Quality, Safety, Environment, Risk and Sustainability Management

Issued By

IE Safetainability School

Cybersecurity Analyst

Issued By

National Information Technology Development Agency 3MTT

Networking Devices and Initial Configurations

Issued By

CISCO Network Academy

Software Engineering

Issued By

ALX Africa

Endpoint Security

Issued By

CISCO Network Academy

Networking Basics

Issued By

CISCO Network Academy

Skills

Programming Languages

Python, C, Bash, JavaScript.

Web Frameworks

Django, Next.js.

Cybersecurity Tools

SIEM (Wazuh, DataDog), Burp Suite, OWASP Methodology, Encryption, Metasploit, Nessus.

Cloud/DevOps

AWS, Docker, CI/CD, Git, GitHub Actions.

Database Management

MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis.

Network & Endpoint Protection

Cybersecurity best practices.

Productivity Tools

Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, draw.io.

Cloud & Infrastructure

AWS Architecture (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, Route 53), Cloud-Native Deployment, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), System Hardening, Network Security Design (Segmentation, DMZ, Firewalls), Power Systems Monitoring Principles.

Cybersecurity & Resilience

Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing, Threat Modeling, Incident Response, Encryption Strategies, OWASP Top 10 Mitigation, Compliance & Risk Management.

DevSecOps & Automation

Secure CI/CD Pipelines, Containerization, Infrastructure Monitoring & Log Analysis, Scripting, Reliability Engineering.

Projects

OWASP Juice Shop Web App Vulnerability Assessment

Summary

Conducted and documented a comprehensive vulnerability assessment on a web application.

Secure Network Architecture for Small Business

Summary

Designed a simple, yet robust and secure network architecture tailored for a small business environment.

HealthPointer Penetration Testing Report

Summary

Authored a detailed penetration testing report for HealthPointer, outlining discovered vulnerabilities and recommended remediation steps.