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Alexandra Wabatagore

@alexandrawabatagore

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Digital forensic scientist and cyber threat intelligence innovator.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can apply digital forensics, threat intelligence and DevSecOps to build proactive, AI-driven security solutions, mentor teams, and support incident response in mission-driven organizations.

I am a passionate digital forensic scientist and cyber threat intelligence innovator with hands-on experience in incident detection, malware analysis, security consulting, DevSecOps and AI-driven detection systems. I have designed customized threat detection solutions, conducted forensic investigations, authored expert reports and supported law enforcement with expert witness statements.

I have delivered security integrations for development and operations, led forensic fraud analyses using tools like SAP, Nmap and Wireshark, supervised interns, and developed multiple AI-based projects including intrusion and fraud detection systems. I pursue practical impact through awareness-building, secure system design and collaborative software development.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Cyber Security Consultant

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Freelancer

Aug 2022 - Present (3 years 3 months)

Integrated security into development and operations using DevSecOps practices, identified vulnerabilities with tools like Wireshark and Nmap, and designed secure systems while producing technical reports and awareness materials.

DevSecOps Vulnerability Assessment Wireshark Nmap Python OWASP ZAP Burp suite Report Writing

Forensic Fraud Analyst

ARS Digital Forensics

Aug 2022 - Aug 2023 (1 year)

Conducted comprehensive financial and forensic audits using tools like SAP, prepared and preserved digital evidence for investigations, authored expert witness statements, and supervised interns to improve evidence collection quality.

Digital Forensics Fraud Investigation SAP Chain Of Custody Report Writing Mentoring

Forensic Analyst Intern

ARS Digital Forensics

Nov 2020 - Sep 2021 (10 months)

Supported systems analysis and forensic audits, prepared duplicated media following strict protocols, contributed to compliance efforts for data protection, and assisted in authoring expert statements for law enforcement cases.

Digital Forensics Systems Analysis SAP Report Writing Media Duplication

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Queen's University

Fellowship, Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation

2024 - 2024

Activities and societies: Dunin Deshpande Queen's Innovation Centre badges in design thinking, customer discovery, high performance teams, and explore entrepreneurship; participated in Ignite phase pitch competition.

Completed an Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation fellowship focused on design thinking and customer discovery in August 2024.

University of Zimbabwe

Bachelor of Science (Honours), Forensic Science; Computer Science; Physics

Grade: 2:1

Activities and societies: Clinical forensic and fraud investigation projects, internships and forensic analysis roles; involvement in innovation competitions and software development.

Bachelor of Science with Honours in Forensic Science, Computer Science and Physics with a 2:1 classification and a focus on information security, completed in December 2022.