Kelvin Mutinda
@kelvinmutinda
Cybersecurity-focused full‑stack developer bringing secure cloud and backend expertise.
What I'm looking for
I am a versatile IT professional transitioning from backend and full‑stack development into cybersecurity, combining hands‑on Python/Django experience with cloud‑native technologies on AWS and Azure.
As a freelancer I design and maintain dynamic web applications and REST APIs, build CI/CD pipelines, and optimise backend systems for performance and scalability, applying OOP and SOLID principles.
I have practical cybersecurity experience supporting incident triage, evaluating security tools (Snort, Suricata), integrating with Active Directory/Azure, and producing documentation aligned with NIST and ISO/IEC 27001 standards.
Currently pursuing a BSc in Information Technology and CCNA certified, I annotate AI/ML datasets, work with JSON data verification, and am expanding into incident response, penetration testing, and regulatory compliance to strengthen digital trust.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Data Annotation Expert
TransPerfect
Jul 2024 - Present (1 year 3 months)
Annotated and verified JSON datasets for AI model training on Project Clyde, ensuring data quality and conformity to specifications while supporting project management and delivery.
IT Security Intern
Freelance Projects
Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Supported incident triage and deployed open-source monitoring tools (Snort, Suricata), assisted AD/Azure integrations, and produced NIST and ISO/IEC 27001-aligned security documentation.
Backend Python Engineer
Freelance
Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 9 months)
Built scalable backend systems and RESTful APIs with Django/Flask, implemented CI/CD pipelines and integrated AWS services to improve reliability and deployment velocity.
Full Stack Web Developer
Freelance
Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 9 months)
Designs, develops, and maintains responsive web applications using Python/Django and modern front-end frameworks, delivering scalable solutions and ongoing maintenance for clients since 2022.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Multimedia University of Kenya
Bachelor of Science, Information Technology
2022 -
Activities and societies: Industrial attachment at Timwise Teq Solutions
Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with coursework and practical experience in networking, web development, cybersecurity, and programming; completed industrial attachment at Timwise Teq Solutions.
Cisco Networking Academy
Cisco Certified Network Associate, Networking
2024 - 2024
Activities and societies: Program facilitated by Sightsavers International
Completed CCNA certification training covering routing and switching, network security, IP services, and hands-on configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco devices.
W3Schools
Full Stack Web Developer, Full Stack Web Development
2022 - 2023
Completed a comprehensive Full Stack Web Development program covering HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, Django, MySQL, and MongoDB with hands-on project work.
ALX Africa
Full Stack Web Developer, Software Engineering
2025 -
Grade: 3.7
Graduated with first-class honors, Specialized in full-stack web development.
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