About Me

Security Operations Engineer with hands-on experience in operational SOC environments, specializing in incident response, threat hunting, and compliance alignment for regulated industries.

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SOC Specialist
Threat Hunter

Professional Background

Work Experience

Managing Director

SOCDEV AFRICA | Apr 2025 - Present

Security Operation Center & Development Company. Lead overall company strategy, execution, and growth, combining cybersecurity operations and innovative software solutions. Architected and deployed a full-stack, multi-tenant authentication system with biometric integration and role-based access control. Led threat detection, SIEM integration, and vulnerability assessments for diverse clients across Africa. Fostered a DevSecOps-centered engineering culture with a strong focus on mentorship and open-source contribution.

Security Engineer

Revere Tech | Mar 2026 - Present

Security engineering support spanning infrastructure hardening, monitoring, and incident response.

Security Consultant

Confidential (Kenyan Government / Defense-sector client) | Apr 2026 - Present

Providing security engineering and operations support for a government client. Scope and technical details withheld due to the sensitivity of the engagement.

Security Operations Engineer

Webmasters K Ltd | May 2023 - Apr 2025

Software Development Company. Conducted web and mobile application security testing and penetration assessments. Oversaw SIEM design, deployment, and integration with IT infrastructure. Led the secure deployment of OpenStack cloud environments and developed internal audit controls. Resigned in April 2025 due to strategic differences on execution timelines and internal alignment.

Technical Intern

Umar Auto Garage | Jul 2022 - Sep 2022

Vehicle System Monitoring and Wiring. Performed diagnostics, maintenance, and engine replacement tasks. Gained foundational understanding of system monitoring and technical operations.

Volunteer Experience

Contributed over 100 hours educating and helping disadvantaged children at Mary Immaculate Rehabilitation Centre as part of the Community Service program offered at USIU-Africa.

Personal Interests

Kickboxing Penetration Testing Vehicle Maintenance & Upgrading

My Journey

Education

BSc. Applied Computer Technology

United States International University – Africa | 2019 – 2023

Concentration: Cybercrime & Forensic IT

KCSE

Light Academy Highschool | 2015 – 2018

KCPE

Rockfields Junior School | 2007 – 2014

Skills & Expertise

  • Security Monitoring & Incident Response
  • SIEM Tools & Analytics
  • Penetration Testing & Exploitation
  • Linux Systems Security
  • Cybersecurity Leadership & Training
  • Threat Intelligence & Reconnaissance Automation
  • Identity & Access Management
  • Vulnerability Assessment
  • API Security & Design
  • DevSecOps & Secure CI/CD Pipelines
  • Cloud Security

Professional Development

I am constantly enhancing my skills through professional development and industry-recognized certifications:

Certified Cyber Security Technician (CCT) - In Progress Getting Started with MITRE ATT&CK Burp Suite Basics Zero to Linux with Hal Pomeranz Conquering your CISSP The Illustrated Pentester Fearless Forensic Shell Fu New Methods to Attack & Defend Active Directory Introduction to OSINT Active Defense & Cyber Deception

Let’s work together

Interested in exploring how my cybersecurity expertise can benefit your organization? Let’s connect and discuss your security challenges.