Mainasara Tsowa
@mainasaratsowa
Seasoned Full-Stack Developer and Security Engineer with extensive experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a seasoned Full-Stack Developer, Infrastructure Specialist, and Security Engineer with extensive experience spanning all stages of web development and cybersecurity. My career has taken me through various industries, including finance, education, and social media, where I have spearheaded innovation as CTO at Catlog, managed government security software contracts, and currently drive Research & Development at Cyberplural.
Throughout my journey, I have built a proven track record of creating secure, scalable solutions and leading teams toward excellence. My expertise lies in developing advanced software solutions, managing cloud infrastructures, and implementing robust security measures. I am passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex problems and improve organizational efficiency.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Head of R&D
Cyberplural
Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 8 months)
Leading research and development of internal tooling and software solutions using Python and Next.js. Driving improved efficiency and productivity across the organization while managing company infrastructure on Google Cloud.
Senior Backend Developer & Infrastructure Engineer
Vorbtech Innovative Solutions
Jul 2023 - Present (2 years 2 months)
Overseeing backend development of multiple client projects using Go. Leading the development of an advanced real-time information processing system incorporating AI/ML for sophisticated topic analysis.
Chief Technology Officer
Catlog
Apr 2022 - Oct 2024 (2 years 6 months)
Designed and built solutions for social media platforms. Managed cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines, ensuring smooth communication between backend microservices.
Lead Backend Engineer & Infrastructure Engineer
Melon Finance
Oct 2023 - Jun 2024 (8 months)
Led backend development of mobile money features, implementing API routes and managing cloud infrastructure on DigitalOcean.
Lead Backend & Infrastructure Engineer
Oudi Ltd
Feb 2021 - Sep 2022 (1 year 7 months)
Led development of a voice-centric social media platform API using Node.js and managed cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform.
Tier 2 SOC Analyst
Cyberplural
Mar 2022 - Jul 2023 (1 year 4 months)
Addressed and escalated security issues as a Tier 2 analyst, specializing in malware reverse engineering and authoring technical articles.
Tier 1 SOC Analyst
Cyberplural
Apr 2021 - Mar 2022 (11 months)
Monitored security alerts and identified trends in the cybersecurity space using the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
Backend & Infrastructure Engineer
Rushpie Ltd
Aug 2020 - Sep 2022 (2 years 1 month)
Contributed to the development of an e-commerce platform, implementing features using AWS SDK and managing deployments with Elastic Beanstalk.
Full-Stack Engineer
Provarex
Jan 2019 - Oct 2019 (9 months)
Led the creation of a bespoke learning platform for remote regions in Nigeria, utilizing Laravel for course material uploads.
Junior Fullstack Engineer
Asusu Ltd
Jan 2019 - Apr 2019 (3 months)
Contributed to security components for a financial management services platform and developed mobile application features.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Federal University of Technology, Minna
Bachelor of Science, Cyber Security
2016 - 2023
Grade: 3.23/5.0
Studied Cyber Security with a focus on protecting systems and networks from cyber threats. Developed skills in risk assessment, security protocols, and incident response strategies.
Availability
Location
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Website
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