Cedric Shyaka
@cedricshyaka
Cybersecurity engineer and full-stack developer behind SentryPay and a first-place sign-language translation project.
RwandaWhat I'm looking for
I built SentryPay, a Python and Flask payment fraud detection system that combines rules with machine-learning anomaly detection. I also developed security tools for log analysis, packet capture, and port scanning.
With Nova AI, my five-person team won first place in the Healthcare track at the MKU AI & Robotics Hackathon 2026. The project is a real-time sign-language translator built with MediaPipe.
I built a SOC home lab with Wazuh, Security Onion, Suricata, and Zeek to simulate attacks, investigate alerts, and practice PCAP analysis. I’m a third-year Computer Science student at Mount Kigali University, focused on cybersecurity and full-stack development.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Full-Stack Developer
Self Employed
Developed full-stack applications including a secure messenger with AES encryption, a terminal chatbot, and a React-based study assistant. Built a 3D animated cybersecurity-themed portfolio website.
Cybersecurity Engineer
Self Employed
Developed Python security tools for log analysis, packet capture, and port scanning, and built a payment fraud detection system. Led a 5-person team to 1st place at the MKU AI & Robotics Hackathon 2026.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Mount Kigali University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
2024 -
Pursuing a BSc in Computer Science with a focus on Cybersecurity and Full-Stack Development. Currently in Year 3.
CompTIA
Security+ (SY0-701), Cybersecurity
In progress: CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) certification.
GS Saint Philippe Neri
A-Level
2021 - 2024
Completed A-Level studies.
ES Nyamugali
O-Level
2018 - 2021
Completed O-Level studies.
TryHackMe
Jr Penetration Tester, Cybersecurity
Completed the Jr Penetration Tester track.
TryHackMe
Linux Fundamentals, Cybersecurity
Completed the Linux Fundamentals track.
TryHackMe
Pre-Security, Cybersecurity
Completed the Pre-Security track.
Cisco Networking Academy
CCNA Networking Fundamentals, Networking
Self-studied CCNA Networking Fundamentals via NetAcad.
freeCodeCamp
Web Development, Web Development
Completed web development training.
TryHackMe
SOC Level 1 Path, Cybersecurity
Completed the SOC Level 1 Path, Jr Penetration Tester, Pre-Security, and Linux Fundamentals tracks.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
RwandaAuthorized to work in
Website
cedricdev25.github.ioPortfolio
cedricdev25.github.ioSalary expectations
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