About

A scrollable résumé — summary through experience.

Summary

Toks Desalu

Cybersecurity professional with hands-on experience in Linux administration, system hardening, threat analysis, and security fundamentals. RHCSA-certified with practical training from home lab environments, cybersecurity labs, and structured academic coursework. Skilled in identifying vulnerabilities, analyzing logs, securing Linux-based systems, and supporting compliance-oriented operations. Strong analytical background from regulated industries with experience handling sensitive data and documentation. Currently pursuing Network+, Security+, and RHCE to deepen cybersecurity and system security expertise.

Skills

Django
Django
Intermediate
Red Hat
Red Hat
Advanced
HTML
HTML
Proficient
Vue
Vue
Beginner
CSS
CSS
Intermediate
Ubuntu
Ubuntu
Proficient
JavaScript
JavaScript
Intermediate

Certifications

Red Hat Certified System Administrator

Certified

Red Hat Certified Engineer

Exam scheduled

Security+

In Progress

Network+

In Progress

More to come…

Near future

Education

Bachelor of Science — Cybersecurity

Completed: 2025

William Woods University · Fulton, MO

Master of Science — Finance

Completed: 2002

Robert Morris University · Pittsburgh, PA

Bachelor of Science — Aviation Management

Completed: 2002

Lewis University · Joliet, IL

Minor: Computer Science

Associate of Science — Accounting

Completed: 2005

Community College of Allegheny County · Pittsburgh, PA

Experience

Hands-on & labs

Home Lab and Networking

2015 – Present
  • Built and managed Linux systems, services, networking, firewalls, and security configurations.
  • Practiced system hardening, log analysis, backups, and troubleshooting.

TryHackMe Cybersecurity Labs

2023 – Present
  • Completed labs on Linux security, networking, reconnaissance, and defensive techniques.

RIT Cybersecurity Program

2021
  • Hands-on exposure to cybersecurity tools, adversarial techniques, and team-based labs.

Prior experience

(Demonstrating analytical and compliance skills)

Financial Advisor

2012 – 2018

Remote

  • Managed sensitive financial records and reporting.
  • Performed budgeting analysis and documentation.
  • Worked in a detail-oriented, compliance-focused environment.

Credit Union Analyst

2011 – 2012

National Credit Union Administration

  • Verified regulatory compliance and analyzed financial data.
  • Produced reports supporting operational oversight.

Senior Class Action Analyst

2006 – 2011

BNY Mellon Financial Corporation

  • Analyzed large datasets and resolved discrepancies.
  • Worked under strict regulatory and documentation standards.