Specialisms
- Cyber security
- Data analytics
- Governance risk and compliance
- IT service management
- Database management
Biography
Juliana is a well-rounded Information Technology (IT) expert and teacher with an admirable academic background complemented by diverse industrial experiences, with a keen interest in networking. She has a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. This instilled a valuable academic beginning into the field of technology and data analytics.
After her undergraduate study, she did a year of mandatory national service as a help desk technician. Juliana went on to spend three years as an analytics consultant, where she pursued skills in process optimisation and continuous monitoring of critical systems. She also had the opportunity, within this position, to develop practical expertise in Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC), database management, and client training for project implementation.
After attending a cyber security boot camp, Juliana decided to follow her interest in digital security by enrolling in a master’s programme in Cybersecurity at the University of Derby, graduating with a distinction. The topic for her master’s project was Website Compliance with GDPR and DPA Tracking Consent.
During her master's, Juliana worked at the University of Derby IT Service Centre as an IT Service Centre Analyst. By combining her studies with work in the industry, it allowed her to apply her ever-growing knowledge in cybersecurity to real life, and further reinforce her skills in IT service management and security operations.
Currently, Juliana works in the Computer Science Department Teaching Team, teaching predominantly Level 1 and Level 2 Essential Digital Skills. Her commitment to education enables her to pass on her knowledge and experience to the next generation of IT professionals.