ABDULSALAM FARAYOLA

Protected lab records and educated students on data handling, while contributing to operational improvements in biogas production.

• Protected laboratory records by implementing robust security measures, including strict access controls and structured data backup protocols.
• Trained 20+ students in secure data handling for biogas production, boosting data integrity, and privacy.
• Optimized gas production by 8% and reduced waste by 15% by implementing and analyzing secure usage logs.

Managed and secured project blueprints and inventory, contributing to enhanced resource traceability and cost savings.

• Decreased unauthorized edits by 30% on project blueprints by implementing digital access control systems.
• Enhanced resource traceability and security by meticulously tracking inventory with detailed change logs.
• Achieved 12% cost savings on a carpentry budget through secure documentation and meticulous financial management.

Supported the Technical Support Unit by securing design files and technical documentation, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing risk.

• Optimized design file retrieval by 25% through implementing version control and access permission protocols.
• Reduced operational risk by 15% through comprehensive auditing of technical documentation for inconsistencies.
• Ensured integrity and confidentiality of project workflows by implementing robust digital file protection protocols.

Advocated for online safety and cybersecurity awareness during club events and media discussions.

• Advocated for online safety principles during outreach events, engaging over 200 students.
• Promoted essential cybersecurity practices, including password hygiene and private browsing, through engaging media discussions.

Educated peers on financial safety and anti-phishing best practices, enhancing digital security awareness.

• Delivered financial safety and anti-phishing best practices training to over 50 peers.
• Conducted 3 awareness sessions focused on protecting banking data and mitigating online fraud risks.

Led a team of students in promoting digital and physical safety methods, enhancing collaboration and awareness.

• Coordinated a team of 15 students to practice and present digital and physical safety methods effectively.
• Delivered over 2 live HSE demonstrations to 100+ participants, focusing on system safety and secure documentation.
• Boosted group collaboration by 30% through structured communication and peer leadership initiatives.

Implemented and validated RSA digital signatures using OpenSSL to ensure file integrity and non-repudiation.

Conducted phishing campaigns to assess and improve user cybersecurity awareness, demonstrating practical threat simulation and education skills.

Designed, deployed, and hardened a Dockerized NGINX and Grafana/Grafana web server with HTTPS on AWS Fargate, ensuring high availability and security.

Designed and simulated a comprehensive layered network architecture using Cisco Packet Tracer and Draw.io, implementing advanced segmentation and access control.

Deployed and configured AWS EC2 instances to simulate and enforce enterprise-level password policies and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).

Developed a secure web server from scratch using Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) and Python, showcasing a deep understanding of TLS.

Established a self-signed Certificate Authority (CA) and managed TLS certificates for internal domains, demonstrating secure communication principles.

Conducted real-time analysis of live packet data (TCP, UDP, ICMP, HTTP) across a VM network, identifying potential misconfigurations and demonstrating traffic inspection while practicing incident detection and documentation for SOC-style investigations.

Recognized for leading a cross-functional team during the university's featured innovation showcase, demonstrating strong leadership and project management skills.

Achieved second place in a campus-wide competition focused on critical thinking and tech policy debates, showcasing strong analytical and communication abilities.

Awarded for achieving the highest mathematics score, reflecting exceptional logical and analytical skills foundational to technical problem-solving.