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elkanah ototo

@elkanahototo

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Experienced cybersecurity and digital forensics specialist focused on threat response and vulnerability management.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek a security-focused role where I can lead incident response and forensic investigations, improve defenses, mentor teams, and apply project management to reduce organizational cyber risk.

I am a cybersecurity and digital forensics specialist with over five years of hands-on experience in threat assessment, incident response, penetration testing, and vulnerability management. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Security and Forensics and have worked across enterprise and operational environments to protect confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data.

My background includes roles as Document Controller at an engineering firm and IT Specialist supporting network, system, and security operations, where I implemented firewalls, conducted penetration tests, led digital evidence collection, and improved incident response processes. I have formal training in project management (PMP) and practical skills in Linux security, forensic tools, and forensic evidence handling.

I am detail-oriented, focused on reducing organizational risk through proactive security measures, user awareness training, and robust documentation practices. I seek opportunities where I can apply my technical skills and project management experience to strengthen security posture and support resilient incident response.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Document Controller

Al Jaber Engineering

May 2021 - Sep 2024 (3 years 4 months)

Managed document control processes for engineering projects, implementing version control and DMS workflows to ensure regulatory compliance and timely stakeholder approvals.

Document Management Systems Version Control & Compliance Workflow Design

IT Specialist

Royal Magnolia Limited

Jun 2018 - May 2021 (2 years 11 months)

Provided IT support and network administration, performing firewall configuration, virtualization, systems backup, web maintenance and user training to maintain secure operations.

Virtualization Backup Web Development OS Installation User Training

Cyber Security Intern

NSSF HQ

Feb 2017 - Apr 2017 (2 months)

Supported cybersecurity and forensics tasks including vulnerability management, penetration testing, backup verification, and administration of enterprise applications and storage.

Vulnerability Management Penetration Testing Backup Verification System Administration Forensics

Database Administrator

Nyamonyo High School

Aug 2014 - Nov 2014 (3 months)

Administered exams database and computer lab, managed report printing systems, and delivered computer repair and OS installation training to students.

Database Administration OS Installation Training

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Excellence Management Training Centre Qatar

PMP (Project Management Professional) Training, Project Management

2023 - 2023

Completed PMP (Project Management Professional) training covering project planning, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and Agile principles.

Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology

Bachelor's degree, Computer Security and Forensics

2014 - 2018

Completed a bachelor's degree focused on computer security and forensics with practical training in incident response, penetration testing, and digital evidence analysis.