Cybersecurity Professional | PenTest | SecOps
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Cybersecurity professional based in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, specializing in penetration testing, security operations, and defensive security infrastructure. Currently pursuing CompTIA Security+ certification with hands-on experience deploying and managing enterprise security monitoring systems.
Strong technical foundation in Linux system administration, virtualization infrastructure, and security tooling. Passionate about building cybersecurity capability in the African market through knowledge sharing and practical security implementations.
Exploring the establishment of a cybersecurity consultancy to address the growing security needs of SMEs and enterprises across Zimbabwe and Southern Africa.
Successfully deployed Wazuh SIEM across multi-platform environment (Ubuntu, Debian, Kali Linux, Windows 8, Windows 10) with active agents reporting to centralized management server. Resolved complex Elastic Stack configuration challenges including Fleet initialization and encrypted saved objects. Optimized Virtual Machine Manager (virt-manager/KVM) infrastructure for red team lab performance and resource efficiency.
Deep immersion in offensive and defensive security through hands-on research and lab development. Built comprehensive virtual environments for penetration testing practice, vulnerability assessment, and security monitoring. Mastering exploitation techniques, privilege escalation, post-exploitation methods, and defensive security operations through dedicated lab work, tackling real-world machine challenges, developing exploit chains, and sharpening penetration testing methodologies. Actively pursuing CompTIA Security+ certification to formalize foundational security knowledge. Developing expertise through continuous learning, CTF challenges, security lab documentation, and real-world infrastructure deployments. Building public portfolio on GitHub to contribute to the African cybersecurity community and demonstrate practical security implementation skills.
Student No. 2299005 | Graduated with Distinctions in Applications, Number & Logic, and Systems Analysis. Earned Credit in Programming Project. Comprehensive advanced program covering professional computing principles, systems development, and applied information processing.
One-year internship gaining hands-on experience with enterprise IT infrastructure and systems administration. Key contributions and achievements:
Foundation certificate program in professional computing and information processing principles.
Assisted with C++ programming instruction and Information Technology concepts lectures. Supported curriculum development, conducted practical lab sessions, and mentored students in programming fundamentals. Served as College Debate Secretary, fostering critical thinking and public speaking skills within the student community.
Cert No. B 155797 | Foundation program covering information technology fundamentals, systems analysis, database management, networking principles, and practical computing skills.