Where I've been.

Experience & Education

Professional Experience

Software Developer

Danlex Partners LLP | Nairobi

Apr 2025 - Present
  • Deploy, configure, and maintain internal web applications on Linux servers using Nginx, PostgreSQL, and Python, ensuring consistent uptime.
  • Administer the firm's ERPNext (ERP) environment end-to-end, managing user accounts and enforcing role-based access.
  • Built Python automation scripts replacing repetitive manual processes, reducing operational overhead.
  • Manage patch cycles, system updates, and backup procedures across all production servers.
  • Deployed Wazuh monitoring agents across the server fleet, centralizing logs and creating alerts for anomalous activity.
  • Configured WAF rules on public-facing applications.

Security Operations Engineer

Africa Cybersecurity Consortium

Oct 2024 - Dec 2025
  • Engineered the Automated Cyber Resilience (ACR) platform, a full-stack solution automating real-time endpoint monitoring.
  • Led deployment of a centralized SIEM, coordinating across departments to ensure full visibility.
  • Reduced organizational attack surface by configuring HIDS agents and strict firewall rules.
  • Performed routine security audits using automated scanning tools to assess endpoint compliance.
  • Conducted vulnerability assessments against web applications and server infrastructure.

IT Intern

NHIF Branch Office, Nakuru

Jul 2023 - Sep 2023
  • Provided frontline technical support, effectively troubleshooting and resolving hardware and network issues.
  • Conducted user training sessions on software usage and best practices.
  • Assisted in the administration of the local area network (LAN).
  • Proactively monitored system performance and security logs.

Education

BSc. Computer Security & Forensics

Kabarak University, Kenya

2020 - 2024

Comprehensive program providing a robust foundation in both defensive and offensive cybersecurity. Key areas included Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing, Operating Systems Security, and Digital Forensics.

Certifications & Training

(ISC)² Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)

Member No: 1041189

Security PrinciplesIncident ResponseAccess Controls
Verify

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Amazon Web Services | 2026

IAMVPCAuto ScalingCost Optimization
Verify

Security Analyst Training

Cybershujaa, Kenya | May - Aug 2024

System SecurityNetwork SecurityIncident Response

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