Years of professional experience
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
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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, Kenya07.2021
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Lenana School
Nairobi, Kenya11.2017
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -
Kakamega Hill School
Kakamega11.2013
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
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
The problem is not to find the answer; it’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
- 🔼 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.
- 🔐 Helped uncover 15+ security vulnerabilities during my internship, improving system resilience and aligning with OWASP standards.
- ⚡ Co-led the rollout of faster scanning and incident response routines, reducing detection time by nearly 40%.
- 🧠 Identified a product flaw through customer testing, leading to a quick fix and fewer complaints.
- 📚 Wrote documentation to support new security interns and developers in following best practices.
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