Wyclyfe Odhiambo

Accomplished Cybersecurity Specialist with a Master of Science in IT Security & Audit, a Bachelor of Science in IT, and industry-recognized certifications such as CISA and Certified Cybersecurity Technician (CCT). Leveraging a robust foundation in data quality analysis and ICT support to protect organizational assets from evolving cyber threats. Seeking a challenging position to apply extensive audit and security expertise in a dynamic environment, aiming to fortify enterprise security posture through proactive risk management and innovative security solutions. Committed to staying at the forefront of cybersecurity trends and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement in security practices.

• Data Quality Analyst (Officer) - Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)- Jan 2019 – to date
  • Data Protection Stewardship
    • Awareness Training
    • Data Encryption
    • Ensure compliance with Data Access Controls
    • Regular Security Audits
    • Threat Intelligence
  • Master and Metadata management 
  • Ensure conformity and compliance with Project’s Data Management Related SoPs.
  • Track and respond to all Project/Study data queries.
  • Collaborate with the Data Analyst to deliver fit-for-purpose data extracts.
  • Develop and document automatic and manual data quality procedures and systems.
  • Communicate systemic and systematic errors to the Data Analyst, Site Coordinator, and Site Principal Investigator.
  • Contribute to Projects’ Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) program through: Data Integrity Monitoring, Identifying Trends, Error Analysis, Feedback Loops, Training and Education, RDQAs, Reporting and Documentation, Quality Control Systems, Collaborative Reviews and championing for Quality Metrics Development in the applicable EMRs.
  • Rectify discrepancies and incongruities in data; recover any absent data from corresponding facilities and archives.
  • Abstract paper records from all project sites.
  • Data triangulation
• ICT Assistant - Kenya Agricultural and Research Organization (KALRO) - July 2015 - Jan 2019
  • Active Directory Management
  • ERP Database Support
  • Network Support
  • Hardware Support
  • Systems Administration &Availability Monitoring
  • Helpdesk Management
  • Telephone Management-PABX
  • Fixed Asset-Inventory Management
  • Software Support
• ICT Assistant - Kenya Sugar Research Foundation (KESREF) - Sept 2013 – June 2015
  • Active Directory Management
  • ERP Database Support
  • Network Support
  • Hardware Support
  • Systems Administration &Availability Monitoring
  • Helpdesk Management
  • Telephone Management-PABX
  • Fixed Asset-Inventory Management
  • Software Support

Academic qualifications

• MSc IT Security &Audit - Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology - 2021 – to date
  • Concluded classwork by December 2021
  • Advanced stage of Thesis
• Bachelor of Science in Information Technology - KCA University - 2015 -2018
  • Awarded 1st Class Honours
• Diploma in Information Technology - KCA University - 2011 -2012
  • Awarded Credit

Professional Trainings/Certifications

• Certified Cybersecurity Technician(CCT) – EC-Council        May – November 2023
• Certified Information System Audit (CISA) - ISACA              June – November 2022
• Certified Cybersecurity in the Nuclear Industry Professional (CNSsP) – WINS          Dec 2022 – March 2023
• CIPIT's Data Protection Course - Strathmore University    April - June, 2021
• Critical Infrastructure Protection  - OPSWAT          August, 2022
• Legacy Systems Associate - OPSWAT        August, 2022
• Secure Storage Associate - OPSWAT         August, 2022
• Data Transfer Security Associate - OPSWAT           August, 2022
• File Security Associate - OPSWAT               August, 2022
• Cyber Terrorism &Counter-Terrorism - (HICS)       May - September, 2020
• Implementation of ISO/IEC 27001: ISMS – Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS)         March 2014