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Nakitare Ile

Nairobi

Summary

I am a motivated individual with in-depth knowledge of programming languages, development tools and cyber security, seeking a position in a growth-oriented company where I can use my skills to the advantage of the company while having the scope to develop my own skills

Overview

6
6

Years of professional experience

4
4

Certificates

Work History

Cybersecurity Lead

Kafkaesque Security
06.2025 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Cyber Security Intern

Kafkaesque Security
11.2024 - Current
  • Identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and implement proactive security measures
  • Staying up-to-date on emerging cyber threats and recommending necessary security enhancements
  • Leading incident response exercises and providing training to team members on security best practices
  • Conducting thorough security assessments and presenting findings to management
  • Implementing security controls to protect sensitive data and prevent unauthorized access

Sales Administrator

Ampel Wines & Spirits
02.2021 - 08.2022
  • Tracked trends and suggested enhancements that would both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
  • Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
  • Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.

Intern IT Technician

Kakamega County Revenue Department
01.2020 - 04.2020
  • Assessed system hardware and software and suggested modifications to reduce lag time and improve overall speed.
  • Used diagnostic tools to identify hardware failures and replace non-functional components.
  • Answered and triaged requests for assistance in order to provide top-notch support.
  • Configured systems according to prescribed software and hardware frameworks.
  • Performed maintenance checks on PCs, networks and mobile devices.
  • Established, repaired and optimized networks by installing wiring, cabling and devices.
  • Analyzed issues to identify troubleshooting methods needed for quick remediation.

Education

Diploma - Information Technology

Riara University
Nairobi, Kenya
07.2021

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -

Lenana School
Nairobi, Kenya
11.2017

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -

Kakamega Hill School
Kakamega
11.2013

Skills

  • Decision Making
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Programming Languages: Java, C, Python, Java
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Phishing awareness
  • Network security
  • Vulnerability assessment
  • Network protocols

Certification

  • Huawei Certified ICT Associate, Cloud Service
  • Cybersecurity Essentials, CISCO
  • Programming in C, CISCO
  • Cloud Intro, IBM

Languages

English
Native language
Swahili
Proficient
C2
French
Intermediate
B1

Work Availability

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Quote

The problem is not to find the answer; itโ€™s to face the answer.
Terence McKenna

Timeline

Cybersecurity Lead

Kafkaesque Security
06.2025 - Current

Cyber Security Intern

Kafkaesque Security
11.2024 - Current

Sales Administrator

Ampel Wines & Spirits
02.2021 - 08.2022

Intern IT Technician

Kakamega County Revenue Department
01.2020 - 04.2020

Diploma - Information Technology

Riara University

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -

Lenana School

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -

Kakamega Hill School

Accomplishments

  • ๐Ÿ”ผ Promoted from Intern to Cybersecurity Team Lead at Kafkaesque within just 8 months, now leading a team of 4 in security audits, threat detection, and vulnerability management.
  • ๐Ÿ” Helped uncover 15+ security vulnerabilities during my internship, improving system resilience and aligning with OWASP standards.
  • โšก Co-led the rollout of faster scanning and incident response routines, reducing detection time by nearly 40%.
  • ๐Ÿง  Identified a product flaw through customer testing, leading to a quick fix and fewer complaints.
  • ๐Ÿ“š Wrote documentation to support new security interns and developers in following best practices.
Nakitare Ile