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└─$ Daniel Wambua _

Information Technology (IT) Student & Cybersecurity Enthusiast

Nairobi, Kenya

Student & Aspiring Cybersecurity Professional

Passionate about ethical hacking, penetration testing, and cybersecurity research. Currently building skills through CTFs, bug bounty programs, and hands-on projects.

Career Objective

Cybersecurity-focused Information Technology student with hands-on experience in penetration testing labs, CTF competitions, and security tooling. Strong interest in offensive security, vulnerability assessment, and security operations. Actively seeking an industrial attachment or remote internship to gain real-world exposure in cybersecurity operations, SOC workflows, or application security.

Actively seeking internship and entry-level opportunities

Available for immediate start

Recent Experience

51l3nt_br34ch CTF Team

CTF Team Member | Offensive Security Practice

Jul 2025 - Present

Solved web, network, and basic binary exploitation challenges in team-based CTFs
Practiced vulnerability discovery using Burp Suite, Nmap, and manual testing techniques

Karatina University

IT Student | Innovation Club Member

Aug 2023 - Present

Supported organization of beginner-friendly CTF competitions and technical demos
Assisted peers with Linux usage, networking concepts, and basic security tooling

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Education

Karatina University

Information Technology (Bachelor of Science (BSc))

Ongoing

I-Tech Computer College

Computer Fundamentals & Security Operations (Certificate)

Distinction

Key Skills

Cybersecurity & Offensive Security

Web Application Security TestingBasic Network Penetration TestingVulnerability Assessment +1 more

Security Tools

Burp SuiteNmapMetasploit (basic usage) +2 more

Programming & Scripting

PythonBashJavaScript +1 more

Systems & Platforms

Linux (Parrot OS, Ubuntu)Git & GitHubDocker (fundamentals) +1 more

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Recent Achievements

🏆 **Top 10 Finalist** – CyberGame Kenya 2025

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Professional Certificates

Continuously expanding my cybersecurity expertise through professional certifications and specialized training programs.

5+ Certificates Earned

2023-2025 Recent Achievements

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Awards

CyberGame Kenya – Top 10 Finalist (2025) - Recognized for strong performance in national-level cybersecurity competition focused on practical skills