Kodjo Boaz Agnigbagno
Lomé,Maritime
Summary
With a solid background in cybersecurity, a specialization in application penetration testing, I am determined to put my skills into practice to strengthen the security of companies' digital assets and their applications and ensure their proper digitalization. My goal is to apply advanced ethical hacking techniques to identify potential vulnerabilities, while working closely with other teams. I strive to ensure that my involvement in each project can bring added value to the beneficiaries. I have a strong sense of organization and planning.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Application Security Engineer
BKG Speed
Lomé, Maritime
04.2024 - Current
- Promoted and trained application users in security awareness to maintain system security.
- Testing and performing risk assessments of applications to detect vulnerabilities.
- Maintained system compliance with legal requirements and security standards.
- Carried out API, mobile and web pentesting.
- Conducted ongoing threat monitoring and targeted audits on applications.
- Discussed data access needs, security violations and programming changes with application users to resolve issues.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Worked with application teams in applying secure practices to software implementation.
Instructor in CISCO Academy
CyBlack
Remote, United Kingdom
02.2024 - Current
- Provided safe, caring and fun learning environment for students and participants.
- Personalised instruction and personal mentoring based on individual strengths and abilities.
- Collaborated with fellow instructors on ways to improve instruction and better serve student needs.
- Cultivated strong relationships with course attendees to ensure satisfaction and learning.
- Organised appropriate resources to help students supplement course instruction.
- Delivered maximum impact and learning through top-quality instruction.
- Maintained records of assessments and submitted timely feedback to students.
- Monitored and documented student participation, assignments and attendance.
- Evaluated students using standardised criteria to determine abilities and learning needs.
- Assigned homework assignments and special projects for students to demonstrate knowledge of subject material.
- Implemented proven methods to overcome common barriers to learning.
Cybersecurity Instructor
ApprentPro
Remote, United Kingdom
12.2023 - Current
- Provided safe, caring and fun learning environment for students and participants.
- Personalised instruction and personal mentoring based on individual strengths and abilities.
- Collaborated with fellow instructors on ways to improve instruction and better serve student needs.
- Cultivated strong relationships with course attendees to ensure satisfaction and learning.
- Adhered to course guidelines and applicable standards for instruction.
- Delivered maximum impact and learning through top-quality instruction.
- Monitored and documented student participation, assignments and attendance.
- Evaluated students using standardised criteria to determine abilities and learning needs.
Project Manager and Cybersecurity Lead
BinarySec Solutions
Lomé, Maritime
11.2023 - Current
- Prepared and managed project plans from end to end, meeting required milestones.
- Led meetings with both client and internal teams to facilitate and drive project completion and provide status updates.
- Used project management tools and techniques for positive, successful outcomes.
- Managed workforce planning, compiling information for informed decision-making.
Penetration Tester and DevSecOps specialis
OpticoDev
Lomé, Maritime
09.2023 - 12.2024
- Promoted and trained systems users in security awareness to maintain system security.
- Tested security measures and systems, performing risk assessments to detect vulnerabilities.
- Maintained system compliance with legal requirements and company security standards.
- Conducted ongoing threat monitoring and targeted audits on systems.
- Discussed data access needs, security violations and programming changes with system users to resolve issues.
- Oversaw network architecture and security, defining policies and procedures for successful operations.
VAPT Coach
CyberSafe Foundation
Remote
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Coached young individuals to refine specific techniques and enhance confidence.
- Adapted coaching style depending on needs and abilities of different teams and individuals.
- Motivated individuals and groups to achieve positive results against set goals.
- Helped prepare presentations highlighting strengths and areas for improvement.
- Helped mentees write bash scripts.
Cybersecurity Administrator
Virtually Testing Foundation
Remote
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Produced high-quality documents, spreadsheets and presentations for internal and customer-facing needs.
- Performed threat hunting and detection with MITTRE.
- Performed log management with SIEM.
- Learned about Cryptography, Cloud Security, Container Security, OWASP Top 10 and Active Directory.
Web Developer and CyberSecurity Analyst
NG-STARs
Lomé, Maritime
10.2020 - 05.2023
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Developed web application development with Dingo.
- Performed internal and external security audit of companies, and train of staff in cybersecurity culture.
- Deployed SIEM to monitor system logs.
CyberSecurity Analyst
Cyblack
Remote
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Recommended preventive security measures to decrease attack surfaces.
- Promoted and trained systems users in security awareness to maintain system security.
- Analysed security breaches to determine root causes.
- Maintained system compliance with legal requirements and company security standards.
- Monitored new threats, vulnerabilities and attacks and applied countermeasures to prevent intrusion.
- Assessed application and infrastructure security to find and address vulnerabilities.
IOT Developer
Dashmake
Lomé, Maritime
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Met project goals by working cohesively with design and marketing teams to drive results.
- Produced coding and design solutions to create stable, well-performing applications.
- Debugged and tested range of applications, specialising in IOT.
Trainer in programming and robotic electronic
ID2Real
Lomé, Maritime
07.2018 - 05.2019
- Monitored learners progress, offering feedback to management on additional training requirements.
- Assigned training exercises and skill assessments to learners.
- Planned training schedules, prepared materials and booked necessary rooms and facilities.
- Analysed training needs to determine learning styles and skills shortages.
Education
Higher Technician Certificate - Electrical Engineering
FORMATEC
Lomé, Maritime 09.2014 - 08.2016
Baccalaureate second part - Electrical Engineering
LETP-Lomé
Lomé, Maritime 09.2010 - 07.2013
Skills
- Application penetration testing
- Penetration Testing
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Network Security
- Security Protocols and Standards
- Secure Coding Practices
- Security Testing
- Secure Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
- Code review
- Web programming
- Security Compliance
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Team building
- Report writing
- Knowledge of Windows, Linux and MacOS
Languages
French
Native
English
Advanced
Affiliations
- Athletics
- Cinema
- Martial Arts
- Music
Accomplishments
- Second in the CTF National first edition
- In the top 1% on Try Hack Me
Certification
PNTP [In Progress]
References
References available upon request.
Quote
Rule No. 1: Never lose money. Rule No. 2: Never forget rule No.1
Warren Buffett
Timeline
Application Security Engineer
BKG Speed
04.2024 - Current
Instructor in CISCO Academy
CyBlack
02.2024 - Current
Cybersecurity Instructor
ApprentPro
12.2023 - Current
Project Manager and Cybersecurity Lead
BinarySec Solutions
11.2023 - Current
Penetration Tester and DevSecOps specialis
OpticoDev
09.2023 - 12.2024
VAPT Coach
CyberSafe Foundation
07.2023 - 07.2024
Cybersecurity Administrator
Virtually Testing Foundation
01.2023 - 03.2024
CyberSecurity Analyst
Cyblack
09.2022 - 12.2022
Web Developer and CyberSecurity Analyst
NG-STARs
10.2020 - 05.2023
IOT Developer
Dashmake
01.2019 - 05.2019
Trainer in programming and robotic electronic
ID2Real
07.2018 - 05.2019
Higher Technician Certificate - Electrical Engineering
FORMATEC
09.2014 - 08.2016
Baccalaureate second part - Electrical Engineering
LETP-Lomé
09.2010 - 07.2013
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