Cudjoe-Seshie

Cybersecurity Leader, Consultant | CISSP, GIAC, Associate C|CISO, PMP, TOGAF 9 | MBA @ Cyber Security Authority

About

Executive Leadership & Strategy Two decades of experience in Engineering Management, Digital Infrastructure Architecture, and Information Security. I apply this cross-functional expertise to strategically lead initiatives that build a secure and resilient digital Ghana. Community & Professional Advancement I am a founding member and volunteer executive of the Ghana Chapter of ISC2, the world's leading cybersecurity professional organisation. Through this role, I actively contribute to the development and promotion of the cybersecurity profession and community in Ghana and beyond. My mission is to advance the field of cybersecurity and empower the next generation of professionals. I am passionate about staying updated with the latest trends and best practices, ensuring my strategic guidance is always cutting-edge.

Country

City

Ghana

Industry

Computer & Network Security

Skill

Security Engineering , Security Engineering, Business Continuity Planning, CSIRT Management, Project Planning, Cybersecurity Incident Response, Managed Security Services, Training, Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC), Technology Security, Security Operations, IXP, Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI), Request for Proposal (RFP), Cyber Defense, Vulnerability Assessment, Risk Management, Incident Management, Connectivity, Information Security

Experience

Ag. Deputy Director-General

Cyber Security Authority

2024-12 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

Head, National Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-GH)

Cyber Security Authority

2022-11 - 2024-12 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Founding Member & Volunteer Executive - Ghana Chapter

ISC2

2012-12 - Present · 13 yrs 10 mos

Ghana

Board Member

Ghana Internet Service Providers Association - GISPA

2020-2 - 2022-10 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Head, Data Network

AT Ghana

2019-11 - 2022-10 · 3 yrs

Ghana

I was responsible for: - Strategy, capacity planning, dimensioning & optimization, network design and solution engineering while ensuring a resilient data network within a managed services environment. - Driving platform lifecycle management and evolution of mobile packet core network and overall core IP/MPLS infrastructure in line with business strategy, CAPEX and OPEX targets.

Transmission & Transport Manager

Vodafone

2017-2 - 2019-10 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Ghana

I was responsible for the technical strategy and engineering of the transport network and IP infrastructure in line with business strategy: - IP/MPLS transport and services (mobile backhaul, enterprise connectivity,IP transit/peering etc.) - Core data service nodes (DNS, DPI, PCRF, BNG, video & web optimization etc.); both bare-metal and NFV - Fixed Access (GPON, FTTx, xDSL etc.) - Optical & Microwave transmission - International transport (subsea cable transmission, IP/MPLS)

Manager, IP Network Infrastructure

Vodafone

2012-4 - 2017-1 · 4 yrs 10 mos

Ghana

I was responsible for : - Design, planning and delivery of IP transport infrastructure and services in line with network strategy and CAPEX. - Capacity, release, demand and performance management for the multi-service IP/MPLS backbone, core data service nodes (DPI, PCRF, BNG etc.) and Internet transit/peering infrastructure.

Network Architect

Vodafone

2011-1 - 2012-4 · 1 yr 4 mos

My responsibilities in this role covered: - Documenting network architecture and unifying strategy in the Technology Networks function - Coordinating network architecture, strategy and capacity management approach with Business Units and Technology teams. - Coordinating network capacity management within the Technology Networks function. - Support for business continuity strategy development and implementation.

Products & Services Security Architect

Vodafone

2009-6 - 2010-12 · 1 yr 7 mos

In this role I was responsible for the identification, creation and management of security programs to enhance the confidentiality, integrity and availability of Vodafone Ghana networks, systems and services.

Operations & Maintenance Engineer

Ghana Telecom

2005-8 - 2009-5 · 3 yrs 10 mos

Ghana

I was responsible for: • Operations and maintenance tasks on the mobile packet core network and system administration tasks on a variety of Network Management Systems (NMS) e.g. OMC-CS (circuit switched), OMC-R (radio), fixed & mobile CDR collectors, SDH Transmission • Participating in planning, integration and preliminary acceptance testing (PAT) for network infrastructure and services. • Network security management.

Contract Software Developer

eWarna

2004-12 - 2005-7 · 8 mos

• Maintenance and enhancement of CRM system hosted on LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) platform. • Development of custom knowledge base search engine for customer support web portal.

Intern Software Developer

eWarna

2004-9 - 2004-12 · 4 mos

• Development of web portal using LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) platform. • Development of in-house CRM system based on LAMP platform. • Development of periodic usage reports for database-based application using open source database reporting tools and Microsoft Excel macros.