My education background is in Information Systems and Technology with a focus on Digital Forensics and Cybercrime, coupled with professional training in Information Systems Audit (CISA) and Cybersecurity Fundamentals (CSX-F). Currently, I am pursuing a Master of Science in Information Security and have been a member of ISACA since 2017 - the same year I co-authored the Kenya Cyber Security Report in partnership with Serianu and attained my QRadar Security Intelligence credential from IBM.
I worked as a Consultant at a forensic, audit, and risk advisory firm in Kenya, where I supported multiple assignments in investigation, audit, and risk assessment domains across seven countries, including Kenya, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Cameroon, Sudan, and Uganda. I consistently applied my skills in digital forensics, information security, and open-source intelligence (OSINT), coupled with various frameworks and legislation such as COBIT, PCI-DSS, GDPR, and Computer Misuse & Cybercrimes Act of Kenya (2018). My professional development also led me to attend trainings and workshops in Cyber Resilience and Incident Response (IR).
Additionally, as an independent developer with over 8 years' experience, I have consulted on various web and mobile projects from which I gained programming skills that have proven to be invaluable in my area of specialisation. I have gained experience working in over 15 industries, including Agriculture, Finance, Humanitarian, Manufacturing, Oil and Gas, Telecommunications, Tours and Travel, Hospitality, Logistics, Legal, Entertainment and Technology.
Specialised areas that I am available to engage in professionally.
I have the experience to identify, collect, analyse, and present digital evidence from electronic devices to support cases and investigations.
As a developer, I have the experience to assess web and email applications and help to mitigate security risks and minimise the impact of potential abuse.
I take a security-oriented approach to create user-centric, cross-compatible, and responsive web experiences matching individual and business brands.
Some of the technical skills I've acquired, as well as tools I interact with.
Technical Skills
Specialised Skills
Coding and Scripting
Forensics Tools
Intelligence Tools
Other Tools Used
Brief overview of my professional development journey, including training and qualifications.
2020 - NSE 1 Network Security Associate
2020 - Autopsy Basics and Hands-on Training
2019 - Incident Response (IR) Training
2018 - ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management Systems) Training
2017 - Security Intelligence Analyst with IBM QRadar SIEM v7.2
2017 - Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Training
2017 - Cybersecurity Nexus (CSX) Training
Relevant industry contributions made to research, journal articles, and more.