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Isabella Abuor

@isabellaabuor

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Motivated Software Engineer with experience in software development and cybersecurity.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation and collaboration, where I can contribute to impactful projects while continuing to grow my skills in cloud security and software development.

I am a motivated Software Engineer with a strong background in software development, cloud infrastructure, and cybersecurity. My experience includes proficiency in Microsoft Azure services, incident management, and secure DevOps practices. I am passionate about building secure, scalable solutions and eager to contribute to high-impact engineering teams while continuing to grow through mentorship and innovation.

Throughout my professional journey, I have successfully developed integration libraries and onboarding tools that reduced client setup effort by 40%. My role as a Cloud Security Associate involved configuring and monitoring SIEM alerts to detect potential threats and automating deployments using Terraform and Azure DevOps. I thrive in collaborative environments, working with cross-functional teams to create secure cloud architectures that align with compliance standards.

With a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Nairobi and certifications in Microsoft Azure, I am well-equipped to tackle complex challenges in the tech industry. I am committed to continuous learning and applying my skills to contribute positively to my next role.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Volunteer Cloud Security Associate

Cyber Shujaa

May 2024 - Dec 2024 (7 months)

Configured and monitored SIEM alerts (Azure Sentinel) to detect and respond to potential threats. Managed IAM policies (RBAC, MFA) and aligned security practices with compliance standards. Automated deployments using Terraform and Azure DevOps, improving infrastructure consistency.

Azure Sentinel IAM RBAC MFA Terraform Azure DevOps

Software Engineer

Ecoscience & Engineering Consulting Ltd

Feb 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 10 months)

Developed integration libraries and onboarding tools for API consumption, reducing client setup effort by 40%. Created diagnostics and logging tools to identify and troubleshoot errors in production environments. Participated in on-call rotations to monitor live systems, respond to incidents, and ensure SLA compliance.

Diagnostics Logging Troubleshooting Incident Response SLA System Design

Software Developer Intern

Presta Capital Limited

Jul 2022 - Oct 2022 (3 months)

Assisted in troubleshooting and developing tailored solutions for a cloud-based platform for microfinance institutions. Participated in automated testing and deployment pipelines. Updated software documentation and user guides to align with current features and comply with best practice standards.

Troubleshooting Cloud Platforms Automated Testing Software Documentation User Guides Software Best Practices

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Nairobi

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Grade: Second-Class Honors, Upper Division

Activities and societies: ISC2 Candidate: ID 1594095. Mentored high school students in tech entrepreneurship and coding through Technovation Girls. Participated in security challenges and tech meetups as a member of SheHacks KE and Women Techmakers.

Studied core computer science concepts including data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles. Gained knowledge in cloud computing, network security, and risk management, along with auditing and assurance of information systems.