Mentoring, leadership and cybersecurity advisory

Confident people. Secure organizations.

CyberSavvy Solutions mentors the next generation of cyber talent, coaches leaders to advocate for their worth, and helps businesses and public agencies strengthen their security, backed by 29 years at a Fortune 100 company.

29years at a Fortune 100 company, from field technician to senior manager
240M911 calls supported at 99.99% network availability
$32Min cost savings found through root cause analysis
12+years teaching and mentoring at the college level

Who we serve

Pick the one that sounds like you to see how CyberSavvy helps.

Break into cybersecurity with a mentor in your corner.

Learn what employers actually look for, build a plan that fits your life, and get honest feedback from someone who has hired and promoted people for decades.

  • Free mentoring sessionsFor students building their path into cybersecurity.
  • Career assessmentTake the 75-question assessment to see which of 10 paths fit you.
  • Networking for introvertsElevator pitch, LinkedIn and outreach that feels natural.
  • A credential roadmapWhich certifications to earn, and in what order.

Where Shaffick teaches and serves

Experience that shows up in the work

Shaffick Mohammed has kept critical networks running, saved millions by finding root causes, and taught hundreds of students to explain what they know.

99.99%

Critical infrastructure that can’t go down

Supported 911 network operations handling 240 million calls. When every minute of downtime has a human cost, availability is never abstract.

$32M

Savings found by tracing root causes

Delivered $32M in cost savings through root cause analysis, plus $1.8M in cybersecurity optimization that leadership could see and fund.

6 roles

Every seat at the table

Started as a field technician, then moved through operations, process, product development and vendor management to senior manager.

Black Belt

Trained to spot what doesn’t fit

A Lean Six Sigma Black Belt whose career has centered on finding anomalies and tracing them to the source, the same mindset behind threat hunting.

8 years

Small business security, firsthand

Built and supports the technology for a successful family barbershop, from point of sale and Wi‑Fi to backups and ransomware readiness.

InfraGard

Public and private partnership

Director of Education and session organizer with FBI InfraGard Atlanta, where industry and law enforcement share threat information.

My Approach

How I'm different from other career coaches

Personalized

Not generic advice from books. Every strategy is tailored to YOUR specific situation, company culture, manager's style, and career goals. What works for extroverts won't work for you—I design strategies that leverage your strengths as an introvert.

Proven

I spent 29 years holding many roles within a Fortune 100 organization and helped get dozens of talented people promoted. I know exactly what executives look for when making promotion decisions. I teach the EXACT strategies that got people promoted—not theory, but proven tactics.

Practical

You'll walk away from every session with specific actions to implement immediately. No vague advice. Clear frameworks, exact words to say, and strategies you can practice this week. Most clients see confidence shifts within 2-3 sessions.

How We'll Work Together

A simple, proven process for advancing your career

1

Free Discovery Call

30-minute conversation to understand your challenges, goals, and see if coaching is right for you. No pressure, no commitment—just honest discussion.

2

Personalized Strategy

We create a customized plan based on YOUR specific situation. Not cookie-cutter advice—strategies tailored to your company, manager, and goals.

3

Take Action

Practice real strategies in actual situations. Weekly or bi-weekly sessions with accountability, feedback, and adjustments based on what's working.

4

Build Confidence

Clients typically see confidence improvements within 2-3 sessions. You'll develop the skills to advocate for yourself, communicate your value, and navigate career challenges effectively.

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Build Long-Term Skills

These aren't temporary fixes. You'll develop communication, negotiation, and leadership skills that serve you throughout your entire career.

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Ongoing Support

Email support between sessions, resources and frameworks, and accountability to keep you on track toward your goals.

Ready to build confidence and security?

Career coaching, leadership development, technology consulting and cybersecurity education, for individuals and organizations.