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Patrina Kumalo

@patrinakumalo

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Information security professional focused on cloud and risk management.

Zambia

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a cybersecurity internship or junior role where I can apply cloud and risk-management skills, work on impactful security projects, and continue learning in a collaborative, growth-oriented team.

I am an information security and cybersecurity professional with hands-on experience identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks across networks, cloud environments, and enterprise infrastructure.

I have practical experience teaching and mentoring 100+ undergraduate students, developing over 30 hours of tailored lesson plans that bridge theory with real-world application and align academic outcomes with industry readiness.

As a cloud consultant intern, I supported Microsoft 365 tenant configuration, security compliance setup, and delivered presales presentations to 20+ clients, contributing to pipeline growth and client onboarding.

I hold CompTIA Security+, Cisco and Network Bulls training, and I focus on proactive risk mitigation, GRC alignment, and applying security best practices to help organizations improve their security posture.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Cybersecurity Instructor

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Eden University

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 3 months)

Developed and delivered 30+ hours of Information Security curriculum and mentored 100+ undergraduates, aligning assessments with compliance requirements and improving technical proficiency.

Curriculum Design Mentoring Network Security GRC Risk Management Technical Communication

Cloud Consultant Intern

PeachPy

Feb 2026 - Aug 2026 (6 months)

Supported M365 tenant configuration and cloud security compliance, conducted presales presentations to 20+ clients, and demonstrated ERP solutions contributing to pipeline growth.

Microsoft 365 M365 Administration Cloud Security Client Onboarding Presentation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Eden University

Bachelor of Science, Information Technology (Cybersecurity)

2024 -

Activities and societies: Part-time cybersecurity instructor; curriculum design and student mentoring.

Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with a specialization in Cybersecurity, focusing on network security, risk management, and GRC.