Sou Y.
About Sou Y.
Sou Y. is an Analyst in Cyber Security Operations at General Mills in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, with a background in IT security and support roles at various companies.
Current Role at General Mills
Sou Y. holds the position of Analyst, Cyber Security Operations, GBS at General Mills in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. His responsibilities include managing and enhancing cybersecurity measures, identifying vulnerabilities, and mitigating risks. He also serves as an IT Security Specialist within the same company, focusing on protecting the company's IT infrastructure and ensuring compliance with security protocols.
Previous Role at Ecolab
Before joining General Mills, Sou Y. was an Associate Security Engineer Consultant at Ecolab, where he worked from 2015 to 2016. In this role, he contributed to strengthening security measures and developing strategies to safeguard organizational data and infrastructure. His one-year tenure involved consulting on various cybersecurity initiatives and aligning security practices with industry standards.
IT Service Desk Analyst at Northern Tier Energy
Sou Y. served as an IT Service Desk Analyst at Northern Tier Energy in Woodbury from 2014 to 2015. During his one-year tenure, he provided technical support, handled service desk operations, and resolved IT-related issues for the organization. His role required strong problem-solving skills and effective communication to ensure smooth IT operations.
Academic Background and Education
Sou Y. graduated from Hamline University with a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Finance, completing his studies from 2009 to 2013. His academic background in finance has provided a strong foundation for his analytical skills and understanding of business processes, which he applies in his current cybersecurity roles.
Career Beginnings and Early Roles
Sou Y. began his career at 3M as a Desktop Support Analyst from 2008 to 2009. Following that, he worked at the Department of Corrections as an Office Assistant for three years. He then moved to Hamline University, offering IT support services for four years. Additionally, he worked as a Home Mortgage Consultant at Wells Fargo Home Mortgage for six months before transitioning to IT roles.