• Conducting vulnerability assessments and penetration tests for 30+ customers in East Africa, European, and Arabian markets in the financial and insurance sectors.• Leading a team of cybersecurity analysts, ensuring high-quality service delivery and project success.• Providing quarterly cybersecurity awareness training to clients, fostering a culture of security and risk awareness.• Continuously updating personal and team knowledge in the latest cybersecurity trends and techniques.• Demonstrating adaptability and problem-solving skills in various situations, quickly addressing security issues and vulnerabilities in diverse environments.This experience has allowed me to develop and apply a wide range of skills, including training, data protection management, security research, virtual reality (VR), automation, ethical hacking, vulnerability assessment, and digital forensics.

HIH is a nonprofit community-driven organization that helps people new to the cyber security field to start and excel in their journey by developing their technical and soft skills while maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀:• Monitoring and analyzing alerts from a wide array of security devices and systems (SIEMs, firewalls, IDS/IPS, WIPS, systems, networks, anti-virus, etc.)• Creating and managing tickets internally and externally to track all activities.• Actively collaborating in incident response, triage, and analysis.• Preparing and maintaining administrative documentation, adhering to internal policies.• Maintaining the integrity and security of enterprise-wide systems and networks.• Providing situational awareness support, including protection, detection, response, and sustainment.• Supporting security initiatives through predictive and reactive analysis, identifying emerging trends, and communicating these to leadership and staff.• Assisting in the development of security compliance reports (e.g., ISO27001, PCI DSS) and vulnerability assessments.• Supporting the delivery of vulnerability assessments and the deployment and configuration of various security controls (e.g., DLP, SIEM, WAF, database firewalls).This experience provided me with a strong foundation in security operations center (SOC) analysis, incident response, and security compliance, enabling me to contribute effectively to the protection of an organization's digital infrastructure and cybersecurity initiatives.

• Specialized in the development of cybersecurity scenarios, labs, and scenario walkthroughs, catering to both students and industry professionals.• Collaborated closely with the Quality Assurance (QA) team to ensure the high quality and accuracy of labs and educational content.• Played a pivotal role in supporting various cybersecurity competitions, simulations, and training sessions, enhancing participant experience and learning outcomes.

During my tenure at Secunets Technologies Limited, I served as a Cyber Security Specialist & Digital Forensics Support. My responsibilities included:• Conducting risk and vulnerability assessments and providing recommendations to senior management.• Recommending improvements in security systems and procedures, and coordinating with other specialists to deliver completed solutions within project time frames.• Researching, testing, and deploying new software and technologies to enhance the organization's security posture.• Conducting cybersecurity awareness training for the company's clients and performing penetration testing.• Assisting in day-to-day system administration tasks and contributing to the overall security resilience of the organization.This experience provided me with a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity best practices, digital forensics, and the practical application of security measures in a professional setting.

During my tenure at Mossé Cyber Security Institute, I completed an internship where I gained practical skills in the industry. Some of my key responsibilities and achievements included:• Conducting network vulnerability scans and exploiting vulnerabilities with Metasploit.• Identifying and exploiting web application vulnerabilities without tools and writing custom offensive security tools for Red Teaming operators.• Assessing the security settings of Windows machines, hunting for malware using YARA, and identifying threat actors on Windows networks using Python.• Defending web applications against common vulnerabilities and contributing to the overall security posture of the organization.This experience equipped me with a strong foundation in cybersecurity and penetration testing, laying the groundwork for my current role.