Joy Kariuki
Nairobi
Summary
Seasoned Cyber security enthusiast and software developer experienced developing applications, implementing good cyber security practices and graphics design. Smart professional with proven troubleshooting and debugging capabilities for resolving complex technical issues. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
IT Manager
Catholic Diocese Of Muranga
05.2024 - Current
- Maintaining inventory
- Oversaw IT department operations and training.
- Graphics design
- Data entry and management.
- Website Design and Development
Junior Cyber Security & Software Specialist
Kenyatta University
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted senior cybersecurity analysts in performing vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Monitored network traffic and analyzed security logs to detect and respond to suspicious activities
- Supported the development and implementation of security policies and procedures.
- software Maintenance
- code refactoring
Education
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - Cybersecurity
University
04.2024
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High school
11.2019
Skills
- Network Security (Firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS)
- Security Monitoring (Malware, Phishing, Ransomware)
- Penetration Testing (Metasploit, Nmap, Burp Suite)
- Operating System Knowledge (Windows, Linux, macOS)
- Cryptography (Encryption Algorithms, Key Management, Decryption)
- Security Monitoring (SIEM - Tools Splunk, LogRhythm)
- Problem-solving
- Learning Agility
- Communication Skills
- Security best practices
- Software Development
- System Design
Certificationsandcourses
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification from AFRALTI Nairobi
- Fundamentals of Cybersecurity - from Cybersafe Foundation
Personal Information
Title: Junior Cybersecurity Specialist
References
- Dr. Zachary Bosire, Head Of Department- Computer science-Egerton University, +254 729 154296, zomariba@egerton.ac.ke
- Nicholas Mwangi, Tech Instructor - Kenyatta University, +254 721 839955, mwangi.nicholas@ku.ac.ke
- Madam Rose Ndirangu, Principle - Beatitudes Girls, +254 714 774431, rndirangu129@gmail.com
Timeline
IT Manager
Catholic Diocese Of Muranga
05.2024 - Current
Junior Cyber Security & Software Specialist
Kenyatta University
05.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - Cybersecurity
University
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High school
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