Lawanda Stephens

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ABOUT LAWANDA STEPHENS

As a Generative AI architect with a background in cloud security architecture, customer relationship, and risk management, I have a passion for technology and security, applying analytical and logical thinking to design, architecture, development, evaluation, testing, and integration of computer systems, appliances, and networks. My expertise includes the architecture and implementation of Cyber Security tools in hybrid environments.I excel in bringing out the best in others, learning quickly to meet goals, and maintaining attention to detail. I am trustworthy, think outside the box with a problem-solving and big-picture mindset, and can work under pressure to deliver on tight schedules. I remain empathetic, enthusiastic, passionate, and driven.My extensive knowledge spans Federated Identity, authentication and authorization solutions, secure-cloud configuration, and cloud-security technologies. I have hands-on experience with security measures such as NGFW, WAF, ACL, Security Groups, end-to-end security, and can thrive in fast-paced agile environments. My familiarity with network protection devices includes Firewalls, IDS/IPS, log analysis, malware analysis, network traffic flow and packet analysis, DDOS protection, and Cloudflare. Additionally, I successfully manage technology roadmaps, proposing briefs and reports to recommend actions based on best practice.