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Allan Kibet

@allankibet1

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Final-year Computer Science student specializing in cybersecurity and hands-on penetration testing.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek an entry-level cybersecurity role (analyst/engineer/pen tester) with hands-on security work, mentorship, and growth into cloud security.

I am a motivated final-year Computer Science student specializing in Cybersecurity with hands-on experience in penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and security operations. I completed a five-month internship at a cybersecurity consultancy where I conducted assessments and remediation.

I hold the ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) certification and have practical experience using tools such as Kali Linux, Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, Nessus, and OWASP ZAP. I have discovered and reported web vulnerabilities including SQL injection and XSS, and completed PortSwigger labs to master exploitation techniques.

I build secure applications and systems demonstrated by projects like BloodConnect, a full-stack Django donation management system, and I contribute to security through bug bounty participation and user security training. I seek entry-level roles where I can apply my technical skills and grow in cloud and advanced malware analysis.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Cybersecurity Intern

Boltech Consultancy

May 2024 - Sep 2024 (4 months)

Conducted vulnerability assessments and penetration tests for 15+ client networks and web applications, identifying critical issues (SQLi, XSS) and delivering actionable remediation guidance; delivered security awareness training to client staff.

Nessus OpenVas Burp suite OWASP ZAP Metasploit Penetration Testing Vulnerability Assessment Security Awareness

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

The Catholic University of Eastern Africa

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science (Cybersecurity)

Activities and societies: Relevant coursework: Ethical Hacking; Web Application Security; Principles of Cryptography; Security and Privacy for Big Data; Introduction to Systems Administration; Software Project Management; Introduction to Data Science.

Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a specialization in Cybersecurity, focusing on ethical hacking, web application security, cryptography, and security operations; expected graduation in October 2026.