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Jerome Mwaura

Jerome Mwaura

Cybersecurity

Highest degree :

Bachelors

Field of study :

CyberSecurity

Location :

Nairobi

Citizenships :

Kenyan

Experience :

5 Year(s)

Countries :

Kenya

Gender :

Male

Sectors :

Digital ICT Expert | Data Scientist (AI/ML) | Digital Healthcare Technologist | Cloud & Data Center Specialist

I am a versatile and results-driven technology and innovation professional with hands-on experience in cybersecurity, marketing, and technical support. I have strong practical skills in ethical hacking, including working with tools like Nmap and Metasploit, and I’m actively building deeper expertise in network scanning, vulnerability assessment, and Active Directory environments. My background also includes work in field sales and marketing at Alltop, where I strengthened my communication, client engagement, and problem-solving abilities. As an Innovation Consultant, I’ve developed a creative mindset that helps me approach challenges with both analytical thinking and practical execution. In addition to my cybersecurity interests, I have solid technical skills in computer repair and maintenance, including troubleshooting laptops and servers. I’m a committed learner, always working to improve my technical capabilities and contribute meaningfully to any team I join. I am motivated to add value to forward-thinking organizations by combining my technical knowledge, discipline, and innovative approach to help drive operational efficiency and digital growth.

Experience

IT Technician

Nairobi

Xelor solution

April 2021

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April 2022

● Worked as an employee, handling sales, repair, and maintenance of job equipment and electronics. ● Performed server and computer repair and maintenance for clients.

Sales and Marketing

Nairobi

Alltop Solar Africa Limited

September 2023

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March 2024

● Managed sales and marketing activities, overseeing a team and coordinating workflow. ● Controlled social media accounts for the company. ● Achieved highest sales within the team despite being employed for a short duration.

Lecturer

Nairobi

Innowey College

July 2025

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October 2025

● Conduct in-depth training on penetration testing and network security, covering tools and techniques such as Nmap, Metasploit, Wireshark, Kali Linux, and vulnerability assessment frameworks. ● Teach and demonstrate secure system configuration and exploitation techniques, including firewall setup, intrusion detection, privilege escalation, and Active Directory security. ● Develop and maintain practical lab environments, including virtual machines and simulated networks for ethical hacking exercises and CTF-style challenges. ● Integrate foundational computer skills with cybersecurity practices, including operating systems (Windows/Linux), scripting (Python, Bash), and troubleshooting hardware/software issues.

Education

Cybersecurity CompTIA+

Nairobi

Moringa School

June 2024

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May 2025

I have completed CompTIA cybersecurity training that equipped me with practical, vendor-neutral skills in network security, vulnerability identification, threat analysis, and incident response. Through this training, I learned how to secure systems, evaluate risks, work with common security tools, and apply industry best practices to protect information and infrastructure. This foundation enables me to support security operations, troubleshoot threats, and contribute to a secure IT environment.

Cybersecurity ICS2

Nairobi

Moringa School

September 2023

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April 2024

I have completed (ISC)² cybersecurity training that covers key principles of information security, including network defense, access control, risk management, and security operations. The training emphasizes globally recognized standards and best practices, preparing me to apply practical security measures, identify and mitigate threats, and support the protection of organizational systems and data. This knowledge strengthens my ability to contribute to secure IT environments and follow professional security frameworks.

Languages
Swahili
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Native
Read
Native
Write
Native
English
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Native
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Write
Native
Skills

Cybersecurity

Network and system troubleshooting

Network Configuration (LAN/WAN, VPN, VLANs)

NETWORK ADMINSTRATION -- (mikrotik,cisco,huawei,UNIFI)

network administration (mikrotik,cisco,UNIFI,huawei)

IT

IT consultant

Vulnerability Management, Pentesting, VAPT, Qualys. Nessus, Tenable

Web development

Computer

Computer Information Technology

Computer Literacy

computer repair

Experience with financing agencies

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