Azeezat Olaniyi

Aspiring Cybersecurity & Risk Management Professional | FinTech Enthusiast

Lagos, NG.

About

Highly motivated and results-driven professional with a strong academic foundation in Insurance, specializing in Risk Management, Financial Technology, and Cybersecurity. Certified in Cybersecurity (ISC2), demonstrating practical expertise in security awareness, regulatory compliance, and threat mitigation through hands-on lab simulations. Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts into accessible insights, as evidenced by a successful cybersecurity blog. Passionate about leveraging interdisciplinary knowledge to develop secure systems and ethical frameworks that integrate people, policy, and technology for enhanced organizational resilience.

Work

American International Group, Inc. (AIG)

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Underwriting Job Simulation Participant (Forage)

Summary

Completed a comprehensive job simulation focusing on underwriting policies within AIG's healthcare sector, applying risk assessment principles.

Highlights

Applied quantitative and qualitative risk assessment methodologies to evaluate healthcare policies, identifying key risk factors and mitigation strategies.

Developed clear and concise policy summaries and presentations, effectively communicating complex product strengths to diverse client stakeholders.

Mastercard

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Security Awareness Analyst Simulation Participant (Forage)

Summary

Engaged in a practical simulation focused on enhancing organizational security through robust awareness programs and threat identification.

Highlights

Identified and reported critical security threats, including sophisticated phishing attempts, contributing to proactive defense measures.

Conducted comprehensive risk assessments to inform and tailor targeted security training programs, significantly improving employee security awareness and organizational resilience.

Volunteer

Virtual Volunteer (Research Contributor for CSR and Other Initiatives)

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Lagos Food Bank Initiative (LFBI)

Contributes to corporate social responsibility initiatives through research, supporting community development and outreach programs.

Highlights

Conducted research to support CSR initiatives, contributing to strategic planning for community development programs.

Assisted in gathering and analyzing data to inform outreach efforts and optimize resource allocation for social impact.

Campus Ambassador

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Cowrywise

Represented Cowrywise on campus, promoting financial literacy and services to students.

Highlights

Engaged with the student community to raise awareness about financial products and services.

Facilitated educational initiatives to promote financial literacy among peers.

Campus Ambassador

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Klasha

Represented Klasha on campus, fostering brand awareness and engagement among students.

Highlights

Promoted Klasha's services and brand initiatives to the student community.

Organized and participated in campus events to drive student engagement and adoption.

Education

University of Lagos

Bachelor of Science Insurance

Courses

Fundamentals of Deposit Insurance

Marketing

Elements of Cost Accounting

Principles of Insurance

Risk Management

Statistics

Business Communication

Money & Banking

Economics

Computer Studies

Business Law

Property Law

Apollian Comprehensive High School

Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) General Studies Grade: 6 distinctions out of 9 subjects

Languages

English

Native

Certificates

Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)

ISC2

ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certified Information Security Associate

SkillFront

Cisco Cybersecurity Course

Cisco

Certified Virtual Assistant

ALX AFRICA

Skills

Cybersecurity

Network Security Basics, Threat Modeling, Security Awareness, Firewalls, Risk Mitigation, Operating System Basics, GRC, Digital Ethics.

Tools & Platforms

Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite.

Analytical Skills

Risk Assessment, Analytical Reasoning, Strategic Thinking.

Communication & Interpersonal

Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Content Creation, Technical Writing.

Interests

Cybersecurity

Artificial Intelligence

Financial Technology

Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC)

Research and Development

Risk Management

Projects

Cybersecurity Blog (Medium)

Summary

An independent blog dedicated to simplifying complex cybersecurity topics for a broad audience, fostering digital literacy and awareness.

Academic Group Project Coordinator (UNILAG)

Summary

Led an academic group project within university coursework, ensuring effective collaboration and timely completion of objectives.