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About Me
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IT Support & Cybersecurity · Nakuru, Kenya
Background
Final year IT student at Kabarak University with a passion for problem-solving and a sharp analytical mind. I thrive when diagnosing complex issues and finding elegant fixes — whether in hardware, software, or security systems.
Currently
Building hands-on cybersecurity skills through TryHackMe, home lab projects, and CompTIA certifications. Open to full-time IT Support roles and freelance work as I grow toward a career in cybersecurity.
Goal
To become a SOC Analyst or Penetration Tester — using my analytical skills to protect organizations from real threats and help people stay safe online.
Values
I believe in integrity, continuous learning, and doing work that genuinely serves others. Security isn't just a career to me — it's about protecting people.
Work Experience
Gained hands-on field experience at one of Kenya's growing fibre internet providers. Worked directly on physical network infrastructure and real customer issues, building practical skills that go beyond the classroom.
- Installed fibre optic cables for home and business customers across service areas
- Diagnosed and resolved network connectivity issues for end users
- Troubleshot hardware and signal problems on the ISP's fibre network
- Collaborated with field technicians on infrastructure deployment
Technical Skills
Projects
Hands-on labs and practice platforms I use to build real security skills.
Mobile Cybersecurity Lab
A portable security lab running on my Android phone: Ubuntu 24.04 under proot-distro inside Termux, with a customised zsh shell and a toolkit for network scanning, password auditing, web app testing and packet capture. Used on my own lab and authorised practice targets only.
pwn.college
Working through pwn.college's hands-on cybersecurity practice environment. Set up SSH key authentication to connect to its challenge machines, and worked through key-pair and key-registration problems along the way.
What is Networking?
Completed the foundational networking module on TryHackMe. Gained hands-on understanding of how computer networks function, including how devices communicate, IP addressing, and core networking concepts.
Offensive Security Intro
Hacked my first website legally in a safe environment, experiencing what an ethical hacker's job looks like in practice. Learned the basics of offensive security techniques and mindset.
Defensive Security Intro
Practiced defending a simulated bank (FakeBank) from an ongoing cyberattack. Learned the fundamentals of defensive security including threat monitoring, incident response, and protection strategies.
Careers in Cyber
Explored the different career paths available in cybersecurity — from SOC Analyst to Penetration Tester. Used this knowledge to map out my own professional roadmap in the security field.
See more of my work
My code is on GitHub, and my full room history and badges are on TryHackMe.
Certifications
BSc Information Technology
Kabarak University
AWAITING GRADUATIONCompTIA A+
CompTIA
IN PROGRESSCompTIA Network+
CompTIA
PLANNEDCompTIA Security+
CompTIA
PLANNEDFirst Four Badge
TryHackMe — Top 24.5%
EARNEDIT Services
PC Repair & Error Diagnosis
Diagnosing and fixing hardware and software problems — slow machines, boot failures, blue screens, crashes, corrupted files, driver issues and unexpected shutdowns. Fixed properly, not just temporarily.
Malware Removal & Cleanup
Identifying and removing viruses, ransomware, spyware, and other malicious software, followed by security hardening to prevent reinfection.
Network Setup
Setting up home and small office networks, configuring routers, securing Wi-Fi, and ensuring reliable, safe connectivity for all your devices.
Fibre Connectivity Setup
Hands-on fibre optic installation and troubleshooting from real ISP field experience at VGG Connect. I help homes and small offices get their fibre connections set up, tested, and running reliably.
Cybersecurity Consultation
Advising individuals and small businesses on how to protect their systems and data — password policies, safe browsing, phishing awareness, and basic security practices.
OS Installation & Setup
Clean installation and configuration of Windows or Linux. Includes driver setup, updates, and basic software installation to get your machine running perfectly.
Data Backup & Recovery
Recovering lost or deleted files and setting up reliable backup systems so you never lose important data again. Prevention and recovery — both covered.
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