About Eugene Izuazu
Eugene Izuazu of Trumbull, CT, is a band musician and an IT consultant specializing in corporate cybersecurity analysis and risk assessment. A native of Nigeria, he excels in protecting corporate/client data and IT systems from cyber threats that can cause financial loss or the loss of consumer confidence. He also helps businesses adhere to state and federal IT compliance processes for digital communications and infrastructure best practices.
Izuazu’s computer network and operating system skills help business owners overcome regulatory, transactional, and internal cyber challenges by defining unknown risks and framing possible IT issues to mitigate a breach before it happens. He accomplishes this by conducting a risk assessment and strategically implementing security frameworks that reduce risks and zero-day exploits that can take advantage of unknown or unaddressed security flaws in computer hardware, software, or firmware.
He is committed to lifelong learning and holds numerous professional IT certifications essential to providing the highest level of client care. His CompTIA A+ certification, along with highly sought-after network certifications, including Cisco and Linux, demonstrate his proven professional standards.
Certifications and Licenses
Izuazu’s professional IT credentials include:
- CompTIA A+ Certification
- CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
- Cybersecurity Essentials – Cisco and Linux
- Linux Mint ResourcesNetworking Essentials Cisco Issued Jan 2024
- Cisco Networking Basics Issued Jan 2024
Education
Izuazu has systematically climbed the IT service consultant’s ladder by starting with computer technology training in 2010 and hands-on experience in various high-profile operating systems, including Windows OS, IOS, and Linux. He then earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Urbaniana University in Roma, Italy. He gained access to this educational institution regulated by the Congregation for Catholic Education as a member of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples religious organization.
When he relocated to Trumbull, CT, he knew he needed to select an IT field of specialization in which to focus his career path. Realizing there was a growing need for businesses to protect employee information, customer records, corporate financial data, and hard assets from cybercriminals, he chose the ever-increasing field of cybersecurity. Eugene is also trained in website design and development, an IT field in which he is able to operate as a freelancer for SMBs who need an optimized website to promote online business and increase foot traffic into brick-and-mortar stores.
Per Scholas – 2024 (pending certification)
Cybersecurity – Computer Networking – IT Engineering – Cloud Applications
Naugatuck Valley Community College – 2024 Graduate
Web Design/Development
Urbaniana University – 2015 Graduate
Bachelor’s degree, Arts and Science
Lincoln Computer Training Institute -2011 Graduate
Computer Basics/Operating systems (Windows, Linux & IOS)
Career
He is an IT engineering consultant from Trumbull, CT, currently employed at Field Nation. This software company specializes in connecting IT experts and field service technicians with companies seeking contract employees to fulfill mission-critical IT projects such as software deployment, cybersecurity, IoT, and IT office peripheral equipment repairs.
Eugene enjoys working as an independent IT service provider because it offers a broader array of experience opportunities while also getting first-hand experience in niche markets such as multi-layered home security systems and emerging technologies, including IoT, Blockchain, and artificial intelligence platforms.
He has chosen to specialize in business IT systems security to help companies safeguard intellectual property and preserve customer trust from the rising threat of cyberattacks that can disrupt daily operations and cost thousands of dollars in lost revenue. His wide range of IT software and OS training allows Eugene to be uniquely positioned to understand the most popular software architectures and operating infrastructures to identify, detect, and alert in-house IT departments of anomalous activities or potential attacks.
In addition to conducting risk assessments and analyzing security frameworks, he is an expert in demonstrating to companies how they can better manage their IT vulnerability with penetration testing. He can then design and implement security protocols that effectively respond to incidents and improve employee workstation and operating system privacy.
IT Expertise
Izuazu has a solid foundation in IT systems administration and protocols, enlisting years of experience to provide his clients with a robust response to cyber threats and a hardened defense to protect servers, networks, business apps, and databases. His expertise includes:
- IT Systems Administrator
- Cybersecurity and Computer Networks
- Operating Systems – Windows, macOS, Cisco, Kali Linux
- Website and UI Design and Development
- Cloud Computing and Cloud Applications
- JavaScript and Dart Languages
- Data Analysis and Oracle Experience
Band Musician
Eugene Izuazu is also a formally trained musician living in Trumbull, CT, and enjoys playing a variety of wind instruments, with the saxophone being his instrument of choice. He is a band musician and has toured with local and national bands, playing in both music hall auditoriums and intimate settings such as nightclubs and outdoor entertainment venues. His experience playing with a wide variety of musicians has given Izuazu the ability to not only cover legendary jazz musicians but also add significant input when collaborating with emerging artists to create original jazz, blues, and contemporary compositions.
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