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Emmanuel Koech

@emmanuelkoech1

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Cybersecurity-focused computer scientist skilled in ethical hacking and secure software development.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles focused on security engineering, offensive security, or threat hunting at mission-driven teams where I can apply hands-on research, grow in security architecture, and mentor others.

I am a cybersecurity-driven computer science graduate with strong foundations in systems design, theoretical computation, and secure software development. I have built practical skills in ethical hacking, penetration testing, and threat modeling through hands-on research and competitions.

During my undergraduate studies I completed a capstone designing a lightweight anomaly detection system using Python and scikit-learn for real-time threat monitoring, and earned certificates in data science and computer applications.

I have practical experience performing web and API security assessments, publishing vulnerability write-ups, and creating CVE proof-of-concept scripts in Python and Bash. I competed successfully in multiple CTFs, including winning 1st place at the USIU Inter-University CTF.

I contribute to open-source repositories (CTF write-ups and CVE-POCs), lead community projects, and mentor students in cyber hygiene; I seek opportunities to apply security engineering, cryptographic protocols, and ML-driven cybersecurity in real-world systems.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Freelance Cybersecurity Researcher

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Self

Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 5 months)

Conducted security assessments on web applications and REST APIs, published vulnerability write-ups and CVE proof-of-concept scripts, and gained hands-on red team experience with platforms like TryHackMe and HackTheBox.

Python BASH Burp suite Metasploit Nmap Exploit Development Vulnerability Research

Cybersecurity Intern

Rivatex East Africa

Participated in hands-on internships involving Active Directory tasks, reconnaissance, threat hunting, PC maintenance, CCTV installation, database management, and LAN/Wi‑Fi networking configuration.

Active Directory Threat Hunting Database Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Meru University of Science and Technology

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

2018 - 2022

Grade: Second Class Honours

Activities and societies: Capstone: lightweight anomaly detection system using Python and Scikit-learn; coursework: Algorithm Design, Data Structures, Operating Systems, Object-Oriented Programming, Computer Networks, Mobile App Development, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence.

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with coursework in algorithms, operating systems, networks, AI, and a capstone implementing a lightweight anomaly detection system for real-time threat monitoring.