Swanzy A. Essien

CEO

Atlanta, Georgia, United States13 yrs 11 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Expert in Identity Fraud Prevention and Risk Management.
  • Led large-scale migrations to Google Cloud Platform.
  • Proven track record in PKI and Cryptography.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cybersecurity expert specializing in Identity Management and Fraud Prevention.

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Skills

Core Skills

Fraud PreventionRisk ManagementCloud MigrationIdentity ManagementPkiCryptographyInformation Security

Other Skills

Fraud Prevention & Risk ManagementAgentic AI & Machine Learning InnovationRisk Modeling & Policy OptimizationDigital Identity & Intelligence PreventionCase Management & Stakeholder CollaborationOmnichannel Protection & Technology IntegrationAnalytics & Strategic LeadershipCloud Migration & Identity ManagementFraud Prevention Strategy & ImplementationInfrastructure & Technology LeadershipGoogle Cloud Platform (GCP)E-commerce IntegrationEnterprise PKI & Machine Identity ManagementOn-Premises & Cloud PKI ImplementationRetail Infrastructure & Automation

Experience

13 yrs 11 mos
Total Experience
4 yrs 7 mos
Average Tenure
8 yrs 2 mos
Current Experience

The home depot

3 roles

Cybersecurity Staff Engineer – Identity Fraud Prevention at The Home Depot

Oct 2025Present · 8 mos

  • Fraud Prevention & Risk Management
  • Architect comprehensive strategies to combat Account Takeover (ATO) and Account Opening (AO) fraud across digital and physical channels. Deploy real-time risk assessment engines at critical touchpoints including registration, authentication, and transactions.
  • Agentic AI & Machine Learning Innovation
  • Implement agentic AI systems that autonomously monitor, analyze, and respond to fraud in real-time. Deploy AI agents that continuously learn from patterns, adapt detection strategies, and orchestrate responses across multiple fraud vectors. Integrate machine learning models to identify anomalies and predict emerging threats.
  • Risk Modeling & Policy Optimization
  • Design and refine sophisticated risk models leveraging data analytics, behavioral biometrics, and digital identity intelligence. Implement champion-challenger testing to optimize detection performance and reduce false positives.
  • Digital Identity & Intelligence Prevention
  • Evolve fraud prevention from email-based blocklisting to advanced digital identity fingerprinting and device intelligence. Establish cross-functional fraud signal sharing for real-time threat intelligence distribution.
  • Case Management & Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Implement centralized case management systems streamlining investigation workflows. Lead cross-functional collaboration with engineering, operations, and business teams ensuring comprehensive coverage and continuous improvement.
  • Omnichannel Protection & Technology Integration
  • Develop strategies addressing social engineering, in-store fraud, returns abuse, and payment fraud. Manage fraud prevention technology portfolio covering identity verification, device fingerprinting, and behavioral analytics.
  • Analytics & Strategic Leadership
  • Analyze fraud trends and operational losses to quantify business impact. Deliver executive reporting on metrics and emerging threats. Establish fraud awareness programs fostering proactive risk management culture.
Fraud Prevention & Risk ManagementAgentic AI & Machine Learning InnovationRisk Modeling & Policy OptimizationDigital Identity & Intelligence PreventionCase Management & Stakeholder CollaborationOmnichannel Protection & Technology Integration+3

Cybersecurity Staff Engineer - CIAM

Promoted

Mar 2023Oct 2025 · 2 yrs 7 mos

  • Cloud Migration & Identity Management
  • Spearheaded migration of 78.4M customer identities to Google Cloud Platform achieving zero downtime. Designed multi-regional GCP architecture enhancing resiliency and reliability. Recognized with Ping's Deployment Scale Champion Award for implementing identity solutions at global scale.
  • Orchestrated THD Dot CA e-commerce integration with THDCustomerIAM, migrating Canada Online SAP-Hybris users to GCP infrastructure, improving stability and supporting decommissioning initiatives.
  • Led cross-functional migration of Production CIAM UiPath RPA to Azure cloud, optimizing automation for CCPA compliance, account management, and privacy requests. Implemented security deactivation, password resets, and multi-user ID management, significantly reducing costs and improving efficiency.
  • Fraud Prevention Strategy & Implementation
  • Drafted enterprise fraud prevention strategy targeting Account Opening (AO) and Account Takeover (ATO) threats. Designed risk-based authentication and step-up verification frameworks. Drove cross-functional engagement developing real-time fraud detection controls. Led evaluation and integration of advanced CIAM technologies.
  • Infrastructure & Technology Leadership
  • Led configuration, debugging, and support for IT solutions including technology rollouts. Managed system deployment meeting evolving infrastructure needs. Developed test suites enabling rapid infrastructure-as-code deployment.
  • Researched business trends identifying strategic opportunities. Evaluated and recommended cost-effective technology solutions. Collaborated on infrastructure enablement and architecture design reviews. Monitored operational status across applications, infrastructure, networks, and databases. Drove root cause analysis for security incidents. Maintained systems ensuring operational stability while managing vendor relationships.
Cloud Migration & Identity ManagementFraud Prevention Strategy & ImplementationInfrastructure & Technology LeadershipCloud MigrationIdentity Management

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer - PKI & Cryptography

Apr 2018Mar 2023 · 4 yrs 11 mos

  • Enterprise PKI & Machine Identity Management
  • Designed and implemented automated solutions for digital certificates and cryptographic keys enabling machine-to-machine identity and access management across enterprise infrastructure. Led comprehensive PKI modernization integrating multiple certificate lifecycle management platforms.
  • On-Premises & Cloud PKI Implementation
  • Architected and deployed Venafi Trust Protection Platform for on-premises certificate lifecycle automation managing thousands of certificates enterprise-wide. Implemented Venafi TLS Protect Cloud (TLSPC) enabling cloud-native certificate management and DevOps integration.
  • Deployed Keyfactor platform for unified certificate authority management providing centralized visibility across heterogeneous PKI environments. Implemented EJBCA enterprise certificate authority for secure certificate issuance, validation, and revocation.
  • Retail Infrastructure & Automation
  • Designed automated workflows provisioning certificates to 2,200+ retail locations for Point of Sale processors. Enabled mTLS authentication from store registers to Vantage Cloud ensuring encrypted communications across retail operations.
  • Cloud Migration & Security
  • Led PKI cloud migration strategy, planning use cases for hybrid deployments. Collaborated with stakeholders implementing scalable, resilient infrastructure. Upgraded PKI systems ensuring performance improvements and enterprise-wide automation.
  • Drove engagement with cybersecurity teams improving certificate security posture. Partnered with application owners remediating vulnerable certificates. Implemented Venafi API integrations ensuring TLS encryption and authentication protecting against data tampering and eavesdropping.
  • Technical Leadership
  • Developed enterprise infrastructure including network, hardware, database, and cloud deployments. Mentored junior engineers building team capabilities supporting critical PKI functions.
Enterprise PKI & Machine Identity ManagementOn-Premises & Cloud PKI ImplementationRetail Infrastructure & AutomationCloud Migration & SecurityTechnical LeadershipPKI+1

Stellar consulting solutions, llc

Encryption and PKI Consultant

Dec 2017Apr 2018 · 4 mos · MTC: Marietta, GA

  • Overall administration and policy management of data encryption and Public Key Infrastructure
  • Systems administration, performance and capacity engineering, administration of platform configuration, on-boarding of applications with encryption requirements to the platform, and general subject matter consultation across the enterprise
  • System administration, appliance patching and release upgrades, HSM integration
  • Systems configuration and integration with technologies for monitoring, backup etc.
  • Assist in proof-of-concepts with vendors
  • Development of API use cases, scenarios and requirements
  • Application onboarding, API integration and troubleshooting
  • Data format configuration for custom data formats
  • Key management, PKI Certificate support
  • Usage event log monitoring
  • Ensuring enterprise wide encryption policies, standards and requirements
  • Planning development and implementation of the technology roadmap for encryption and PKI
Data EncryptionPublic Key InfrastructureAPI IntegrationKey ManagementPKI

Tentech information technology: siemens business partner

Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Specialist

Mar 2015Dec 2017 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Alpharetta, GA

  • Managed administration and building access control for over 50 facilities throughout the United States. Primarily responsible for issuing Smart cards, Soft Authentication Certificates, Access Cards and Network Smart Cards for VM usage.
  • Serves as a PKI Registration Authority (RA) Issue, revoke, and recover PKI certificates for end users and devices.
  • Performs CAC Pin Reset Support, PKI Key Recovery and Certificate Revocation within 12 hours of notification.
  • Assisted with the implementation of Identity and Access Management solutions as part of Enterprise security services.
  • Facilitates installation and management of X.509 certificates on cellular devices.
  • Served as the contact person for all PKI issues and support (software, installation, configurations and troubleshooting).
  • Manages SSH Keys and SSL/TSL Certificate Lifecycle to avoid unexpected machine outages and downtime.
  • Responsible for maintaining and generating reporting, analytics, and dashboards for enterprise certificate management.
  • Subject matter expect / technical support on PKI issues.
  • Training end users in the operation of the PKI hardware and software.
  • Processes 78% of the SiPass Access Control, queue help-desk tickets with a 93% response compliance and 90% resolution compliance for the year exceeding company standards.
Access Control ManagementPKISmartCard Encryption

Private company

Information Technology Security Specialist

Mar 2012Mar 2015 · 3 yrs · Atlanta Metropolitan Area

  • Established enterprise-wide information-security program; oversee company wide efforts to identify and evaluate all critical systems. Design and implement security processes and procedures and perform cost benefit analysis on all recommended strategies. Focused on identify and access management by managing internal technologies.
  • Designed and implemented a smart card enablement solution for workstation logon for users
  • Designed and implemented the Public Key Infrastructure and Authentication solutions based on multi factor authentication.
  • Evaluate and test products and solutions related to PKI, authentication and authorization services, smart card technology, strong authentication, data encryption, desktop security, and web security.
  • Processes digital certificate requests utilizing Service Now integrated with Venafi CMS software
  • solutions.
  • Processes digital certificate requests utilizing Service Now integrated with Venafi CMS software solutions.
  • This includes delivering digital certificates from internal and external Certificate Authorities.
Information SecuritySmart Card TechnologyData Encryption

Education

Ashford University

Bachelor's Degree — Informatics

Jan 2010Jan 2014

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