Benjamin Boye Bello

Benjamin Boye Bello Wuye. Abuja FCT, Nigeria. -- linkedin.com/in/benjamin-bello-77453a35 PROFILE An Architect and Project Management professional with a recent foray into IT/Cybersecurity and UX/UI design. My expertise lies in managing design, construction and IT projects, leveraging a diverse skill set in IT/Cybersecurity, UX/UI design, architectural modelling, and project management. I excel in driving project improvements and achieving organizational objectives. I am a dedicated team player with good communication, conflict resolution, problem-solving, and report-writing skills. I am currently seeking roles that help develop my skill set, foster innovation and drive organizational success. QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS & TRAINING The Robert Gordon University, United Kingdom  PG Cert. (Information technology with Cybersecurity) AIENAI UX Design Institute  UX Design / Research University of Roehampton (Online), United Kingdom  PG Cert. (Project Management). Kaduna Business School  Diploma, Entrepreneurship and Business Finance London South Bank University, London. United Kingdom  PG Cert. (Construction Project Management) University of Jos, Plateau State. Nigeria  B.Sc. Architecture Language proficiency:  English, Hausa. - RELEVANT EXPERIENCE The Robert Gordon University (IT with Cybersecurity) September 2022 – August 2023 Information Security Management  Security concepts, models, risk analysis and management(threats, vulnerabilities, and risk. Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability).  Information security governance, policies, standards (e.g. ISO 27001), procedures and guidelines (e.g. Cyber Essentials). Security services (Authentication, Access Controls).  Cryptography: symmetric and asymmetric encryption (AES, RSA, and Diffie-Hellman) and Hash Functions. Authentication systems: symmetric (Kerberos) and asymmetric (Certificates and Public Key Infrastructures) techniques. Crypto Systems (e.g. Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security). 1 IT Infrastructure and Administration  Common system architectures and patterns (client-server, publisher-subscriber).  Internet of Things, cloud computing and software/library installation and configuration.  Programming concepts, network programming and interfacing with APIs. Operating systems programming and interacting with the OS. Object-oriented Programming  Use of an appropriate methodology (UML) to guide and document the design process and describe class behaviours and interactions.  Basic programming structures (variables, decision controls, repetition controls, arrays). Classes, instance objects, instance members, methods, class objects, class members and class methods.  Hierarchical mechanisms for object re-use through composition, association, inheritance, interfaces, abstract classes, and polymorphism. Data Management  Database types (relational, object, noSQL, databases for the internet). The relational database model (tables, relationships, keys, constraints and joins). Database design (E-R modelling and logical modelling). Structured Query Language (SQL) table creation, queries, sub-queries, triggers, functions and procedures.  Physical database design (indexes, user views and security mechanisms). Data management standards in industry (challenges, big data and data streams, tools, standards and techniques for the management, storage, querying and transfer of data). Data Visualisation and Analysis  Visualisations (visualisation requirements, mapping data to visual representations, tree and network data, data visualisation design, data and task abstractions, visual encodings, marks and channels).  Analysis (considerations in data analysis, descriptive statistics, univariate distributions, bivariate data and linear regression, time series, smoothing including moving average and exponential, seasonal effects, additive, multiplicative and mixed models, professional use of data, ethical and legal issues within data analysis). Security Operations  Methods, tools and techniques used in Security/Network Operations Centres (SOC/NOC).  LAN design and configuration, Common networking protocols (threats and vulnerabilities).  Network and host data sources (e.g., pcap, netflow, dns, server logs), basics of network monitoring and intrusion detection, Security Incident Event Management (e.g., Alien Vault OSSIM), alert correlation, Incident management planning, incident handling, disaster recovery, crisis / team management.  Legal requirements (GDPR, Computer Misuse act). Data collection, reporting and analysis. Intranet Systems Development  Design and development of an interactive web application using a full stack approach incorporating latest technological trends and emerging development techniques and practices.  Interactive web application development (front end design, client-side scripting, data capture, data storage for web applications and server-side processing). Testing effectiveness, efficiency and security of web applications. 2 Software Project Engineering  Project planing (agile methodology), team management, communication skills, quality assurance and legal requirements, requirements analysis (functional and non−functional requirements).  Interface design and evaluation (object−oriented design methods), system testing, system evaluation, user documentation. UI / UX Design (AIENAI UX Design Institute) July 2022 – October 2022 Mentorship based and task driven learning focused on various aspects of UX / UI design, research and writing covering a broad range of topics.               Proficient in key UX concepts and their business implications Demonstrated understanding of UX branches and their organizational roles Expertise in applying design thinking and user-centric mindset to projects Ability to incorporate user-centered design principles into product development Strong grasp of usability and information architecture principles Skilled in interaction design for creating intuitive user interfaces Proficient in visual design to enhance user engagement and aesthetics Knowledge of accessibility design for creating inclusive products Understanding of competitive advantage through superior user experiences Ability to reduce operational costs through efficient UX design Track record of increasing conversions through seamless user interactions Experience in building brand reputation through positive user experiences Proficient in conducting user research to inform design decisions Familiarity with continuous feedback and testing for iterative design processes. Consultancy – Community based intervention works (Various projects) March 2016 – August 2022 Independent consultant (Belkini International Ltd / POTE Grace Projects)  Facilitated community-led engagements and needs assessments of target communities within budgetary constraints.  Liaised with other project team members, community and related leaders ensuring stakeholders were well informed at all stages of the project.  Produced technical designs and drawings and managing relevant technical specialists to produce structural plans and bills of quantities for projects including preparing indicative budgets for all works designed.  Obtained approvals for technical designs from regulatory bodies (Development control department) and ensured any associated agreements from communities are obtained in writing and archived appropriately.  Coordinating and liaising with project team and community members, to draft project plans and link these plans to available budgeting.  Ensuring adherence of technical designs and drawings, structural plans and bills of quantities to policies, guidelines and regulations.  Working closely with community leaders and government agencies ensuring due diligence processes were followed ensuring project sites are free from encumbrance.  Working closely with relevant project staff and community leaders hiring short-term labor with a bias towards hiring within the community and providing training where and when necessary. 3           Coordinating and managing on site assessments (environmental) in collaboration with the relevant professionals to ensure potential risks are identified and mitigated. Managing daily tasks, allocating work packages and ensuring day-to-day supervision and reporting on construction progress. Ensuring adherence to all health and safety protocols on project sites in accordance with guidelines. Ensuring periodic sign-off on construction progress and inspection by area inspectors (Development control department) and community representatives. Ensuring good documentation and reporting on the works at the daily site diaries from the contractors, and follow on reporting according to agreed timelines. Overseeing material delivery on site in a timely manner and ensuring efficient storage and proper security. Developing technical documentation supporting tendering process for contractor-led recruitment and contributing to procurement processes leading to greater insights of contractual relationships with contractors. Ensuring proper handover of completed projects and promoting a culture of sustainability, obtaining buy-in from communities and adopting input in formulating sustainability plans such as maintenance and operational procedures. Coordinating with project team members to ensure project data is captured and archived in a timely manner. Providing regular and ad hoc reporting on implementation using appropriate software to relevant stakeholders. REFERENCES Available on request MEMBERSHIPS Affiliate member (P- ) Chartered Management Institute (CMI), UK. 2014 4