Gary Mhone
@garymhone
Experienced Information Security Officer with a passion for cybersecurity.
What I'm looking for
I am a highly motivated and skilled Chief Information Security Officer with over 6 years of experience in web and mobile software development, specializing in cybersecurity. My journey has been marked by a commitment to building robust, scalable applications while ensuring the highest standards of security. Currently, I am leading the establishment of a cybersecurity department at TechPay, where I am implementing a comprehensive cybersecurity framework aligned with ISO 27001 and Zambia’s Cybersecurity Act.
Throughout my career, I have successfully conducted penetration tests, identified critical vulnerabilities, and developed innovative solutions that enhance user experience and engagement. My technical fluency in secure coding and DevSecOps practices allows me to bridge the gap between engineering precision and strategic risk governance. I am passionate about translating complex technical risks into business value, fostering user-centric solutions, and promoting cross-functional collaboration.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Information Security Officer
TechPay/Techmasters Zambia
Apr 2025 - Present (3 months)
Developed a phased roadmap to operationalize the cybersecurity department, including risk assessment workflows, tool installation and setup (e.g., SIEM, EDR), and planning for staff training programs. Implemented a company-wide cybersecurity framework aligned with ISO 27001 and Zambia’s Cybersecurity Act No. 3, defining policies for incident response, access control, and merchant risk management.
Software Developer
TechPay/Techmasters Zambia Limited
Mar 2024 - Present (1 year 4 months)
Developed and integrated an optimized multi-platform notification system (SMS, Email, Instant Messaging Apps) for TechPay Zambia Limited, enabling merchants and clients to receive real-time transaction statements. Successfully maintained, upgraded, and scaled TechPay's payment gateway to seamlessly support a tenfold increase in merchants (from 10 to over 100), while optimizing existing Mobile Mone
Product Engineer
Premier Credit Limited
Aug 2023 - Present (1 year 11 months)
Designed and developed innovative software solutions by collaborating with developers to implement features, test code and ensure the code meets the technical and user requirements. Drove product quality, security, and continuous improvement by performing rigorous testing and monitoring product performance to ensure seamless user experience.
Software Engineer
Premier Credit Limited
Jun 2022 - Present (3 years 1 month)
Developed an application utilizing Elixir and Phoenix for SMPP, which enabled integration with Airtel Zambia’s SMS services. Launched and published PremierCredit Web app, Android application version on the Google Playstore and iOS version to Apple’s AppStore.
Software Engineer
Probase Limited
Dec 2020 - Present (4 years 7 months)
Modified software to fix errors, adapt it to new hardware, improve its performance, or upgrade interfaces. Offered support for active Bank applications such as OTC solutions, Proxy payments, NAPSA, NATSAVE, FNB, ABSA, Standard Charted Bank and other ProBase applications.
Customer Service Representative
Techno Brain Limited Zambia
May 2020 - Present (5 years 2 months)
Provided service support, debugging on-screen errors and basic technical support. Resolved customer complaints, drafted status reports on customer service issues, and generated sales leads.
Network Engineer
Softedge Technologies
Sep 2015 - Present (9 years 10 months)
Designed and built a fiber optic network for Hybrid Poultry Farm, connecting labs, warehouses, and offices, boosting bandwidth by 50%. Implemented advanced security measures for bank networks, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption.
Network Engineer
ISAT Zambia
Mar 2015 - Present (10 years 4 months)
Managed and maintained network firewalls, routers, and switches to ensure maximum performance and reliability. Designed and implemented virtual private networks to provide secure remote access to corporate resources.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Evelyn College Of Applied Arts and Commerce
Diploma in Secondary School Teaching, Mathematics and Computer Science
Focused on developing teaching methodologies for mathematics and computer science. Gained foundational knowledge in educational practices and subject-specific pedagogy.
Chunga High School
GCSE Grade 12 certificate, General Studies
Completed secondary education, earning the Grade 12 certificate. Developed a strong academic foundation across various subjects.
St. Clements Secondary School
Grade 9 Certificate, General Studies
Achieved the Grade 9 Certificate, marking the completion of junior secondary education. Built essential academic skills and knowledge.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Postman
Blockchain
DigitalOcean
GitHub
GitLab
Cloudflare
GitHub Actions
React Native
Flutter
Jupyter
MySQL
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
MariaDB
Gmail
Node.js
Django
Laravel
Phoenix Framework
Tailwind CSS
three.js
Google Analytics
Slack
Telegram
IntelliJ IDEA
React
JavaScript
Python
HTML5
Java
ES6
CSS 3
PHP
Elixir
ExpressJS
Django REST framework
MongoDB Atlas
Grafana
Firebase Realtime Database
Ubuntu
Linux
iOS
Kali Linux
Heroku Postgres
Trello
Firebase
Firebase Hosting
TypeScript
Visual Studio Code
Docker
Bandwidth
NGINX
TailsOS
Charted
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Linode
CodeIgniter
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Website
zedtechinfo.github.ioSalary expectations
Job categories
Skills
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