{"id":218,"date":"2023-01-11T21:01:56","date_gmt":"2023-01-11T21:01:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.odu.edu\/cyberimpact-template\/?page_id=218"},"modified":"2024-11-14T15:18:05","modified_gmt":"2024-11-14T15:18:05","slug":"skills-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/mopoku-eport\/skills-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Skills"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Through my coursework and internships, I have developed a strong foundation of essential skills and knowledge needed to excel as a cybersecurity professional. This page showcases the skills I have acquired and refined through hands-on experiences, academic study, and my commitment to continuous learning.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Soft Skills<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through my experiences, I have cultivated essential soft skills, including effective client communication, clear interaction with supervisors and higher-ups, and proficiency in delivering impactful presentations. During my internship with Sands Capital, I had the opportunity to submit and present my experience to an IT team of over 20 members, including directors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!selectors.core.file.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/mopoku-eport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31932\/2024\/11\/Final-Presentation-Michael-OpokuArthur_choladeck-2.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of Final-Presentation-Michael-OpokuArthur_choladeck-2.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-1c6e8f27-71fe-4dc8-b684-e9624abab7d8\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/mopoku-eport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31932\/2024\/11\/Final-Presentation-Michael-OpokuArthur_choladeck-2.pdf\">Final-Presentation-Michael-OpokuArthur_choladeck-2<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/mopoku-eport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31932\/2024\/11\/Final-Presentation-Michael-OpokuArthur_choladeck-2.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-1c6e8f27-71fe-4dc8-b684-e9624abab7d8\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Technical Skills<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">I have developed a solid foundation in various software and hardware systems. My technical skills include proficiency with Linux operating systems, Microsoft cloud security services, and Hoxhunt. Additionally, I am experienced in programming languages such as Java, Python, and KQL. One project I am including is a socket programming project, which allowed me to further develop my understanding of network communication and protocols<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!selectors.core.file.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/mopoku-eport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31932\/2024\/11\/Cyber-Project.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of Cyber-Project.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-f557e0ef-2cf3-4a2a-a009-c81e7e355b49\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/mopoku-eport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31932\/2024\/11\/Cyber-Project.pdf\">Cyber-Project<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/mopoku-eport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31932\/2024\/11\/Cyber-Project.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-f557e0ef-2cf3-4a2a-a009-c81e7e355b49\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Leadership &amp; Project Management<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">I have developed strong leadership and project management skills through my involvement in student organizations. As president of Developing Men of Color, I led initiatives to promote professional development for men of color, honing my ability to motivate and guide teams. In my role as event coordinator for the African Student Association, I gained hands-on experience planning and organizing student events and meetings, strengthening my skills in managing logistics and ensuring successful outcomes.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Developing Men of Color, President\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As president of Developing Men of Color, I led initiatives to promote professional development for men of color, honing my ability to motivate and guide teams.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>African Student Association\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In my role as event coordinator for the African Student Association, I gained hands-on experience planning and organizing student events and meetings, strengthening my skills in managing logistics and ensuring successful outcomes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Through my coursework and internships, I have developed a strong foundation of essential skills and knowledge needed to excel as a cybersecurity professional. 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