Professional Experience

A clear distinction between professional experience, training, and practical cybersecurity work.

AfricaHackon

Training

Cybersecurity Trainee

Nairobi, Kenya

July 2025 – March 2026

Completed an intensive six-month practical cybersecurity training program focused on offensive and defensive security, hands-on labs, and collaborative security challenges.

  • Performed reconnaissance and information gathering on target environments
  • Conducted system and service enumeration using industry-standard tools
  • Identified and validated security vulnerabilities in controlled lab environments
  • Executed exploitation techniques in safe, isolated environments
  • Performed web application security testing and assessment
  • Applied penetration testing methodologies and frameworks
  • Worked with Linux security environments and hardening practices
  • Analyzed networking fundamentals and protocols
  • Produced technical documentation and security reports
  • Collaborated on team-based security challenges
Kali LinuxBurp SuiteNmapMetasploitWireshark

Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC)

Internship

ICT Attachment – Information Security Department

Nairobi, Kenya

May 2023 – September 2023

Gained practical ICT experience within the Information Security department, supporting enterprise security operations, technical infrastructure, and user support.

  • Provided technical support and user assistance across departments
  • Troubleshot hardware and software issues on enterprise systems
  • Diagnosed and resolved network connectivity problems
  • Administered user accounts and access permissions
  • Performed system maintenance and monitoring tasks
  • Applied software updates and security patches
  • Practiced endpoint security awareness and procedures
  • Identified common cybersecurity risks in enterprise environments
  • Followed ICT security procedures and policy compliance
  • Maintained technical documentation and incident logs
Windows ServerActive DirectoryNetwork ToolsEndpoint Security