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IT OPERATIONS · CLOUD · SECURITY
IT OPERATIONS → CLOUD → SECURITY
Building what's next.
AbdulHafiz Ohinoyi
Okomanyi
DEVSECOPS & AI SECURITY PROFESSIONAL
Cloud Security IT Operations DevOps AI & Automation Security Architecture
9+ years of practical technology operations and digital systems experience, expanding into Cloud Security, DevSecOps and AI Security—with a long-term focus on Security Architecture.
CAREER SYSTEM MAP01 — 06
SECURE BY DESIGNTechnology
that earns trust.
that earns trust.
IT Operations
Cloud
DevOps
Security
AI
EXPERIENCE → EVIDENCE → SPECIALIZATION BUILDING FORWARD
IT OPERATIONS · CLOUD · SECURITYSECURE · SCALABLE · INTELLIGENT · RESILIENT
9+
Years in technology
Practical experience
Multi-cloud
AWS + Microsoft Azure
DevSecOps
Secure development & operations
AI Security
AI + cyber + automation
Architecture path
Principal Security Architect · future direction
01 / PROFILE
A foundation built in the real world.
Experienced practitioner. Continuous learner. Security-focused technologist.
Technology has always been about more than keeping systems running. It's about making them reliable, secure and useful for the people who depend on them.
For more than nine years, I've worked across IT Operations, data and digital systems—supporting portals, databases, computer-based examinations and institutional processes. That hands-on foundation now informs the way I approach cloud, DevOps and cybersecurity.
I'm deliberately building toward DevSecOps, AI Security and Security Architecture: connecting the operational detail to the bigger picture of resilient, well-governed technology.
01 / FOUNDATIONIT operations & digital systems
Technology operations, data processing, portals, databases and technical support.
02 / EXPANSIONCloud, DevOps & security
Extending practical operations experience into AWS, Azure, CI/CD and security practice.
03 / DIRECTIONAI security & architecture
Developing an integrated approach to secure cloud and AI-enabled systems.
SIGNATURE ARCHITECTURETHE THROUGH-LINE
01IT Operations
02Cloud
03DevOps
04Security
05AI
06Security Architecture
Secure · Scalable · Intelligent · Resilient
02 / EXPERIENCE
Operational experience, with room to grow.
A career grounded in service delivery and digital systems at the Federal College of Education, Okene.
JUL 2017— PRESENTFederal College
of Education, Okene
of Education, Okene
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Technology & data operations
Federal College of Education, Okene · July 2017 – Present
Supporting institutional technology operations and digital systems through hands-on data processing, platform administration, examination operations and technical support.
ROLE PROGRESSION
Senior Data Processing Assistant Principal Data Processing Assistant Data Officer Chief Data Processing Assistant Current responsibility
IT operationsData processingPortal & database managementDigital systems administrationCBT operationsTechnical supportProcess improvementData securityStakeholder coordination
03 / CAPABILITIES
Connected disciplines. One security mindset.
A cross-functional toolkit shaped by practical technology operations and ongoing specialization.
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DevOps & DevSecOps
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Cybersecurity
04
AI & automation
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IT operations
06
Governance & trust
04 / CREDENTIALS & DEVELOPMENT
Credentials and focused development.
Course completions, professional credentials, current study and career goals—clearly categorized.
CompletedDigital skills credential
International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL)
CompletedIT service management training
ITIL 4 Fundamentals
CompletedProfessional diploma
Diploma in IT Management
CompletedProfessional diploma
Diploma in IT Support
CompletedProfessional diploma
Diploma in Cybersecurity
CompletedProfessional diploma
Diploma in IT Project Management
CompletedCisco Networking Academy course completion
Network Security
Completed July 9, 2026 · offered by Kaduna State University through the Cisco Networking Academy program
CompletedOPSWAT Academy course completion
Introduction to Critical Infrastructure Protection
Issued September 6, 2026 · valid through September 6, 2027 · 0.50 CPE credits
CompletedInternet Society course completion
What the Internet Needs to Exist
Completed September 13, 2026
CompletedInternet Society course completion
What the Internet Needs to Thrive
Completed September 14, 2026
CompletedInternet Society course completion
Internet Governance
Completed September 14, 2026
CompletedInternet Society course completion
Internet Security
Completed September 14, 2026
CompletedInternet Society course completion
Privacy
Completed September 14, 2026
CompletedInternet Society course completion
How to Develop an Internet Impact Brief
Completed September 17, 2026
CompletedICANN course completion
Digital Footprints
Completed September 17, 2026
In ProgressMicrosoft certification exam
AZ-500 · Azure Security Engineer Associate
Preparing for the certification exam
PlannedMicrosoft certification exam
SC-100 · Cybersecurity Architect Expert
Future certification goal
PlannedISC2 certification
CCSP · Certified Cloud Security Professional
Future certification goal
In ProgressEducation
B.Sc. Information Technology · Miva Open University
Currently pursuing
In ProgressProfessional development
Cloud Security Engineering
Currently in progress
Career directionLong-term career goal
Principal Security Architect
Current study — B.Sc. Information Technology at Miva Open University and Cloud Security Engineering.
05 / DEVELOPMENT ROADMAP
My cloud security journey.
A deliberate progression from cloud foundations to architecture—not a checklist of badges.
AWS Cloud Architecture
Cloud architecture design and deployment
Azure DevOps
CI/CD pipelines and secure delivery
AZ-500
Azure Security Engineer · preparing
SC-100
Cybersecurity Architect
ISC2 CCSP
Cloud Security Professional
Multi-cloud security
Engineering across cloud environments
Security architecture
Designing systems with security built in
Principal Security Architect
Security architecture leadership
Experience builds the foundation. Specialization adds depth. Architecture is the direction.
06 / SECURE DELIVERY
Security belongs in every stage.
DevSecOps connects development, operations and security so that protection is part of delivery—not a final checkpoint.
CONTINUOUS DELIVERY · CONTINUOUS SECURITYPLAN TO RESPOND
01
Plan
Secure SDLC
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Code
Code review
03
Build
Dependencies
04
Test
Security testing
05
Secure
Secrets · IAM
06
Deploy
Infrastructure
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Monitor
Signals · logs
08
Respond
Incident response
Identity & access Dependency & infrastructure security Monitoring & response
07 / AI SECURITY
Intelligence,
with safeguards.
AI can extend what technology systems do. Security, governance and thoughtful automation help ensure those systems remain trustworthy.
AI+CLOUD+SECURITY+AUTOMATION
AI SECURITY ENGINEERING
AI application security
Protecting AI-powered applications, integrations and workflows.
AI infrastructure security
Securing the cloud and infrastructure that support AI systems.
AI data security
Protecting data used by AI systems across its lifecycle.
AI governance
Supporting responsible, secure and compliant AI adoption.
08 / SELECTED WORK
Operational work with real-world context.
Selected work across identity management, workflow automation, examination operations and institutional platforms.
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Digital identity · Access control
Identity Management System
Practical work across identity verification, access control, security and data management for digital systems.
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Workflow · Process improvement
Institutional Recruitment Process Automation
Digitized workflow and process automation work supporting recruitment operations, data processing and governance.
03
Technology operations · Reliability
CBT & Digital Examination Operations
Hands-on examination technology operations spanning infrastructure readiness, technical support and dependable delivery.
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Digital platforms · Data integrity
Portal & Database Operations
Operational experience administering portals and database-backed platforms with attention to availability and data integrity.
AREAS OF EXPLORATION
Building toward what comes next.
Developing concepts across DevSecOps automation, cloud security, AI governance and infrastructure security.
DevSecOps automationCloud security toolingAI security & governanceAgentic AI conceptsInfrastructure security
09 / THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Writing, research & policy in practice.
A home for technical books, journals, conference contributions and policy work exploring secure, accountable and trustworthy technology.
Technical books
Long-form ideas, practical guides and future book projects across cloud security, DevSecOps and AI security.
Journals & research
Research notes and peer-oriented writing on secure AI adoption, data protection, governance and digital trust.
Conferences & talks
Conference papers, presentations and speaking topics connecting engineering practice with technology policy.
Cloud security & DevSecOps
Practical writing on secure cloud operations, engineering workflows and resilient systems.
AI security & governance
Analysis of AI risk, responsible automation, security controls and accountable adoption.
Digital trust & policy
Perspectives on internet governance, digital identity, privacy and the public interest.
Published books, journal work and conference contributions will be added here as they become available.
10 / GOVERNANCE & COMMUNITY
Technology should earn trust.
Interests at the intersection of engineering, governance, identity and public trust.
AI governanceData governanceData protectionCybersecurity governanceDigital identityPrivacyResponsible AIAI securityCloud securityDigital trustDevSecOpsTechnology policy
Internet Society Community
Community memberMarch 2018 – Present
Institute of Information Management (IIM Africa)
Professional MemberNovember 2019 – Present
Sickle Cell Society
MemberFebruary 2022 – Present
Nigeria Computer Society (NCS)
Member11 / NEXT STEP
Let's build
what matters.
For roles, collaboration or a thoughtful conversation about Cloud Security, DevSecOps and AI Security, I'd be glad to connect.
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