Bayong Fokwen
Development
TX, United States
Skills
Cloud Computing
About
Bayong Fokwen's skills align with Consultants and Specialists (Information and Communication Technology). Bayong Fokwen has 9 years of work experience.
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Work Experience
AWS Cloud Security Engineer
Dell Technologies
June 2019 - Present
- * Managed and enhanced AWS IAM policies, reducing access risks by 20% and ensuring principle of least privilege. * Implemented AWS WAF for web application security, mitigating vulnerabilities and achieving a 15% reduction in security incidents. * Conducted regular security assessments using AWS Inspector and other tools, identifying and remediating vulnerabilities, resulting in a 30% improvement in system resilience. * Developed and enforced security compliance policies using AWS Config, reducing compliance gaps by 25% and enhancing overall governance. * Implemented AWS CloudWatch for real-time monitoring, reducing incident response times by 30% through proactive threat detection. * Executed penetration testing and vulnerability assessments using AWS Trusted Advisor and third-party tools, ensuring a robust security posture. * Designed and implemented secure AWS networking architectures, including VPCs and Transit Gateways, achieving a 99.99% uptime. * Automated routine security tasks using AWS Lambda and Systems Manager (SSM), streamlining operational processes and reducing manual efforts by 35%. * Collaborated with development teams to integrate security into AWS CDK and CloudFormation templates, ensuring security best practices in infrastructure as code (IaC). * Implemented container security measures for Amazon EKS and AWS Fargate, ensuring the security of containerized applications in AWS cloud environments.
AWS Cloud Solution Architect
Akamai
January 2017 - February 2019
- * Architected and Deployed Cloud Solutions: Designed and implemented AWS cloud architectures for clients, leading to a 25% increase in scalability and flexibility. * Technical Consultation: Provided expert guidance to clients on AWS best practices, resulting in a 30% improvement in overall system performance. * Cost Optimization: Conducted cost assessments and implemented optimization strategies, achieving a 20% reduction in AWS infrastructure costs for clients. * Migration Planning and Execution: Led migration projects, successfully transitioning 15 on-premises applications to AWS cloud, meeting timelines and ensuring minimal disruptions. * Security Implementation: Implemented robust security measures using AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) and other security services, achieving a 25% reduction in security incidents. * Automation and DevOps Integration: Leveraged AWS Lambda and CloudFormation to automate deployment processes, reducing deployment times by 30%. * Performance Monitoring and Optimization: Utilized AWS CloudWatch for real-time monitoring and implemented optimizations, resulting in a 15% improvement in application performance. * Collaboration with Cross-functional Teams: Worked closely with development, operations, and security teams, fostering collaboration and ensuring alignment with business goals. * Training and Knowledge Sharing: Conducted training sessions for internal teams on AWS services and best practices, enhancing overall team proficiency by 20%. * Client Relationship Management: Acted as a key point of contact for clients, addressing technical concerns and ensuring high levels of client satisfaction, contributing to a 95% client retention rate.
SOC Analyst
Pitch Technologies LLC
March 2015 - December 2017
- * Security Incident Monitoring and Analysis (SIEM): Monitored and analyzed security events using SIEM tools, handling an average of 500 incidents per month. * Threat Detection and Response: Detected and responded to security threats in real-time, achieving a 20% reduction in incident response time. * Vulnerability Assessments: Conducted regular vulnerability assessments using tools such as Nessus, identifying and mitigating an average of 200 vulnerabilities quarterly. * Security Documentation and Reporting: Created detailed incident reports and documentation, contributing to a 15% improvement in overall incident resolution efficiency. * Endpoint Security Management: Managed and optimized endpoint security solutions, including antivirus and endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools, reducing malware incidents by 25%. * Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS): Administered IDPS systems, fine-tuning rule sets and signatures, resulting in a 30% improvement in threat detection accuracy.
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