Ayodeji Adenuga PhD CISSP

  1. Engineering

Pioneering Cybersecurity & AI Strategist | Guardian of Digital Frontiers in Finance & Healthcare

Dr. Ayo Adenuga, a Strategic SOC/GRC leader and acclaimed Information Security/Technology Consultant, leverages a profound expertise in implementing SOC Tools, FAIR, and NIST Standards to fortify businesses within the Banking, Finance, Band Healthcare sectors. Championing training and manpower development, his career journey integrates independent security research with the authorship of industry thought-leadership, thereby shaping the future of cybersecurity. Dr. Adenuga's commitment to safeguarding digital assets and enhancing operational resilience through strategic planning and advanced security methodologies defines his professional ethos.

  1. Chief Information Security Officer
  2. Researcher
  3. IT GRC
  4. Technology Leadership
  5. Board Advisory
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Ayodeji Adenuga PhD CISSP

Experience

  • Charlotte

    Cybersecurity Consultant/ Independent Security Researcher

    Mar 2023 - Present

    Charlotte is a company.

  • American Credit Acceptance

    American Credit Acceptance

    Manager Information Security Operations

    Jan 2022 - Feb 2023

    American Credit Acceptance is a national provider of auto finance solutions, serving over 380,000 customers across 50 states.

    • Reduced cybersecurity incidents by 40% through implementation of advanced threat detection solutions.
    • Successfully led a team of 15 in the integration of a new IT security framework, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
    • Streamlined incident response processes, decreasing response times by 30% and enhancing system resilience.
    • Managed over $2 million in IT operations budget, optimizing resource allocation and reducing operational costs by 15%.
  • Capella University

    Capella University

    Graduate Student Mentor - Volunteer

    Jul 2020 - Oct 2020

    Capella University is an accredited online university offering advanced degrees for adult learners.

    • Guided 50+ graduate students in professional development, enhancing their career prospects in IT and cybersecurity.
    • Developed mentorship programs that increased student engagement by 30%.
    • Provided personalized feedback and support, helping students achieve a 95% success rate.
  • Wells Fargo

    Wells Fargo

    Business Initiative Consultant 3- Cybersecurity, Risk & Controls

    Feb 2019 - Feb 2021

    Wells Fargo is a diversified financial services company providing banking, investment, mortgage, and consumer and commercial finance across North America.

    • Led a cybersecurity compliance project that reduced vulnerability by 25% across key IT systems.
    • Designed and implemented a risk management framework that improved risk assessment accuracy by 20%.
    • Coordinated cross-departmental teams to successfully complete a major audit with no significant findings.
    • Developed and delivered training programs on cybersecurity best practices to over 500 employees.

  • IT-Business Synergy

    Director - IT Security and Privacy

    May 2016 - Aug 2018

    IT-Business Synergy offers IT security and business consultancy services.

    • Spearheaded the development of IT security policies that improved organizational compliance by 40%.
    • Managed cross-functional teams to implement privacy protocols, resulting in a 25% reduction in data breaches.
    • Led successful integration of advanced security solutions across 8 regional offices.

  • Cornerstone Medical

    Practice/ IT Compliance Manager

    May 2014 - Aug 2016

    Cornerstone Medical Clinic offers healthcare services and prioritizes IT compliance.

    • Implemented IT compliance protocols reducing audit findings by 60% across all departments.
    • Streamlined IT operations, resulting in a 20% increase in system uptime and reliability.
    • Trained over 100 staff members on new IT systems, improving efficiency and compliance awareness.