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Engineer. Instructor.
Defender.

Mission-driven cybersecurity engineer and Cisco Certified Instructor. I build secure backend platforms and automated security assessment tooling, and I train the next generation of engineers through hands-on labs, real-world simulations, and project-based instruction.

Timeline / 01

Professional evolution.

PresentActiveMalindi, Kenya

Cisco Networking Academy Instructor

Elimu Resource Centre

  • Design and deliver hands-on training in cybersecurity, networking, backend development, Linux, programming and digital skills through practical labs, real-world simulations and certification preparation.
  • Translate complex networking and cybersecurity concepts into clear, practical learning experiences that strengthen comprehension, engagement and structured problem-solving habits.
  • Mentor learners and adult innovators through cybersecurity and software engineering projects, reinforcing collaboration, ethical practice, secure-by-design thinking and applied project delivery.
  • Develop high-clarity learning content that supports project-based instruction and makes advanced technical topics accessible across diverse learner backgrounds.
  • Guide certification and career preparation through structured instruction, coaching and practical assessments aligned to industry expectations.
  • Foster innovation culture through hackathons, collaborative builds and scenario-driven cybersecurity exercises connecting training to real-world problem solving.
OngoingActiveRemote

Security Engineer & Backend Developer

Independent Projects

  • Built an AI-powered cybersecurity risk and attack prediction platform correlating findings against MITRE ATT&CK, CVE and CWE intelligence.
  • Developed an automated network, web and endpoint security assessment platform feeding a standardised JSON findings pipeline.
  • Engineered the Elimu Requisitions secure finance workflow platform with controlled access patterns and full approval traceability.
  • Delivered the Digitech LMS with separate student and instructor portals covering delivery, assessment, live classes and finance.
HackathonsKenya

Competitive Builder & Team Lead

Vambo AI · Tabiya · GDG Pwani · NIRU

  • 1st Place — Vambo AI Hackathon (EdTech): AI-powered education and cybersecurity concepts delivered as a working prototype with a clear digital-skills impact pitch.
  • 1st Place — Tabiya Hackathon: an employment and innovation solution built under rapid timelines with user-centred problem solving and teamwork.
  • 2nd Place — Google Developer Group Pwani Hackathon: a Blue Economy technology solution with real-world relevance and a feasible implementation approach.
  • NIRU Hackathon participant: digital tourism innovation concepts exploring emerging technologies for community-facing solutions.

Foundation / 02

Theoretical foundation.

Bachelor of Cybersecurity

Atlantic International University

Bachelor of Computer Science

University of the People

Software Engineering Certificate

ALX / Holberton University

Diploma in Cybersecurity

Oxford Home Study College

Credentials / 03

Validated expertise.

Cisco, Google, University of Maryland and specialist certifications behind the practice.

CCNA

Cisco

Cisco DevNet

Cisco

Cisco CyberOps

Cisco

Cloud Security

Cisco

Network Security

Cisco

Python Programming 1

Cisco

Python Programming 2

Cisco

C Programming

Cisco

C++ Programming

Cisco

JavaScript

Cisco

Cybersecurity Essentials

Google

Cybersecurity Cryptography

University of Maryland

Robotics and IoT

Great Learning

Backend Development

Udemy

Hardware & Software Maintenance

Professional

Recognition / 04

Competitive record.

1st Place

Vambo AI Hackathon (EdTech)

Built AI-powered education and cybersecurity concepts addressing real learning and security challenges, delivering a practical prototype and a clear pitch aligned to digital-skills impact.

1st Place

Tabiya Hackathon

Designed a solution focused on employment and innovation challenges, demonstrating user-centred problem solving, teamwork and delivery under rapid timelines.

2nd Place

Google Developer Group Pwani Hackathon

Presented a Blue Economy technology solution with real-world relevance, strong technical storytelling and a feasible implementation approach.

Participant

NIRU Hackathon

Contributed digital tourism innovation concepts, strengthening collaboration, adaptability and exploration of emerging technologies for community-facing solutions.