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John Alabi

@johnalabi

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Chemical engineer turned cybersecurity enthusiast specializing in ethical hacking and penetration testing.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can apply ethical hacking and penetration testing skills, teach security awareness, and grow technically in a collaborative, security-focused team.

I am a Chemical Engineer with a focused transition into cybersecurity and ethical hacking, combining a strong technical background with hands-on security skills. I have practical experience teaching cybersecurity topics, conducting penetration tests, and using industry tools such as Nmap, Metasploit, Burp Suite, Wireshark, OpenVAS and social engineering toolkits.

I am committed to protecting data and networks, identifying phishing and malicious activity, and educating others about security awareness. My background includes tutoring in cybersecurity, an internship at MasterCard focused on phishing identification, and prior roles in lab testing and quality assurance.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Tutor in Cybersecurity

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Codar Technology Africa Institute

Apr 2025 - Present (6 months)

Tutor in cybersecurity and ethical hacking delivering practical instruction on penetration testing, web security, cryptography and use of tools like Nmap and Metasploit; improved learners' hands-on skills and security awareness.

Ethical Hacking Penetration Testing Nmap Metasploit Burp suite Wireshark Cryptography

Project Office

Sky Professionals

Sep 2021 - Apr 2024 (2 years 7 months)

Supported project office functions across initiatives from 09/2021 to 04/2024, coordinating tasks and documentation to ensure timely delivery.

Project Coordination Documentation Scheduling Reporting MS Office

Lab Assistant

Foam Industries and Chemicals Limited

Oct 2013 - May 2014 (7 months)

Performed laboratory testing and quality assurance on foam products to ensure compliance with required standards and specifications.

Lab Testing Quality Assurance Test Reporting Attention To Detail

Intern

Mastercard

Sep 2024 - Present (1 year 1 month)

Completed an internship focusing on identifying phishing emails and supporting email security efforts to reduce fraud risk.

Phishing Email Security Security Awareness Communication Attention To Detail

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Codar Technology Africa Institute

Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking

2025 -

Completed a Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking program at Codar Technology Africa Institute in 2025 focused on penetration testing and defensive security practices.