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Nairobi, Kenya
Fragmented software ecosystems kill user retention. If your desktop suite and mobile app feel like two different products, you're doubling your maintenance costs and frustrating your users. I solve this by architecting unified cross-platform systems that bridge high-performance desktop environments with native mobile accessibility. My goal is to ensure your core logic remains consistent across Windows, Linux and Android, while delivering a UI that feels purpose-built for each platform. On the desktop side, I specialize in Qt6 and PySide6, using QML to build hardware-accelerated interfaces that handle heavy data loads without dropping frames. For mobile, I don't just "port" code; I leverage Kotlin and Android Studio to ensure deep OS integration, background service stability, and native performance. By combining these stacks, I provide a single point of technical accountability for your entire application ecosystem, eliminating the communication gap between separate desktop and mobile teams. I focus on performance-critical engineering: optimizing multi-threaded C++ backends, managing complex state synchronization between devices, and ensuring your software is ready for deployment, not just a demo. You get a codebase that is modular, documented, and built to scale. If you need an engineer who understands how to leverage the power of a desktop workstation and the constraints of a mobile device in a single vision, let’s discuss your project requirements. Technical Focus: Desktop: Qt6, QML, PySide6/PyQt6 (C++ & Python integrations). Mobile: Native Android, Kotlin, Jetpack Compose. Systems: Multi-threading, Local DBs (SQLite), REST APIs, and IPC.
- Amazon Web Services
- Database
- Python
- Rust
- Google Cloud Platform
- Automation
- Data Science
- Linux
- ETL Pipeline
- Data Warehousing & ETL Software
- C
- C++
- Qt Framework
- PyQt
- Android
Meru, Kenya
- Rust, C++, C , Zig, Python, JavaScript - ARM architecture - ARMV8, ARMV7, ARMV6 - Shell scripting - Powershell and POSIX shell - Virtualization & emulation – QEMU, VirtualBox - Kernel, OS, and firmware development – bootloaders, initrd, Linux, xv6, custom kernels - Desktop applications - Linux, Windows, MacOS - Networking - Advanced debugging reverse engineering
- Rust
- C++
- C
- Assembly Language
- Java
- JavaScript
- Python
- HTML
- TypeScript
Nairobi, Kenya
I conduct advanced cybersecurity operations across offensive security, offensive AI security, digital forensics, incident response, malware analysis, mobile forensics, network defense, and dark web intelligence, serving corporate, legal, and investigative sectors. 1. 🤖 AI Security I assess LLMs, RAG pipelines, AI agents, model integrations, and AI-enabled applications through authorized adversarial testing to uncover exploitable weaknesses before they are abused in production. Core Services: • AI reconnaissance and attack surface mapping • AI vulnerability scanning and fuzzing • Prompt injection, jailbreaking, prompt chaining, and guardrail bypass assessments • Agentic AI, model-to-model, and orchestration workflow attack simulations • AI infrastructure, plugin, API, and supply-chain security reviews • AI security testing, hardening validation, and AI incident response support Requirements: • Written authorization with defined AI testing scope • Approved access boundaries for prompts, APIs, models, agents, vector stores, and training/inference environments • Clear legal and operational approval for any adversarial AI assessment 2. 🧨 Red Teaming I simulate real-world adversary behaviour to identify critical weaknesses and strengthen security across corporate and private environments. Core Services: • Advanced phishing simulations and payload delivery • Internal and external network penetration testing • Wireless security testing (rogue APs, WPS, WPA/WPA2 weaknesses) Requirements: • Written authorization with clearly defined rules of engagement • Verified ownership or documented authorization over targeted assets 3. 🛡 DFIR – Digital Forensics & Incident Response I provide responses to cyber incidents, ensuring containment, investigation, and recovery across enterprise systems. Core Services: • Compromise assessment and root cause analysis • Timeline creation and attack vector tracing • Disk and memory acquisition (live and dead systems) • File integrity and log analysis • Lateral movement and persistence detection • Forensic reporting aligned with legal and evidentiary standards 4. 🐞 Malware Analysis & Threat Research I reverse engineer and dissect malware samples to uncover behaviour, persistence mechanisms, and threat actor infrastructure. Core Services: • Static and dynamic analysis of binaries and scripts • Payload unpacking, sandbox execution, and API behaviour monitoring • C2 tracking, backdoor analysis, and exploit identification • YARA rule creation and IOC development Tools: • FLARE VM, REMnux, Cuckoo Sandbox, IDA Pro, Ghidra, x64dbg, PEStudio 5. 📱 Data Recovery & Mobile Forensics I recover deleted, hidden, or encrypted data from mobile devices and digital storage media. Supported Sources: • Android and iOS devices • SD cards, USB drives, and hard drives • Messaging platforms such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, and Messenger Core Services: • Deleted chat and message recovery • Recovery of photos, videos, and documents from local storage or cloud sync sources • Mobile backup decryption and analysis (iTunes, Google Drive, iCloud) • Forensic imaging and mobile analysis reporting Tools: • Cellebrite UFED, Magnet AXIOM Cyber, FTK 6. 🌐 Network Security I design, deploy, and monitor defensive infrastructure to strengthen visibility, segmentation, and response capability. Core Services: • pfSense firewall deployment and network segmentation • IDS/IPS implementation with Snort and Suricata • SIEM implementation with Wazuh and Splunk • VPN deployment and secure remote access • Proxy-based content filtering and monitoring 7. 🌑 Dark Web & OSINT Cyber Threat Intelligence I specialize in underground threat intelligence and OSINT-driven profiling to uncover fraud, leaks, and threat actor activity across the surface, deep, and dark web. Core Services: • Dark web marketplace and threat actor monitoring • Tracking aliases, infrastructure, and toolkit usage • Company OSINT investigations and employee attack surface mapping • Data breach hunting for leaked emails, credentials, and sensitive records • Fraud profiling involving impersonation, cybercrime campaigns, and financial scams Tools: • Recon-ng, SpiderFoot, Maltego, Shodan, Intelligence X, OnionScan, Ahmia, Tor2Web mirrors, Hunchly 8. ✍️ Cybersecurity Writing I provide fluent, technically accurate writing in both British and American English for security, forensic, and research audiences. Writing Areas: • Technical writing • eBooks and blog content • Articles
- Technical Writing
- Information Technology
- Intrusion Detection System
- Network Security
- Digital Forensics
- Network Analysis
- Ethical Hacking
- Information Security
- System Security
- LLM Prompt Engineering
- AI Security
- AI Agent Development
- AI Regulation
- AI Compliance
- Cyber Threat Intelligence
- Security Assessment & Testing
- Security Testing
- Cybersecurity Monitoring
- AI Bot
- AI Governance
Nairobi, Kenya
I am a dedicated and hardworking cyber security expert with vast experience in Web application pentesting,android apps and mobile security,binary and malware reverse engineering. I believe in communication as the greatest skill in dealing with clients.I am looking forward to working with you great clients
- Web Design
- Intrusion Detection System
- Information Security Audit
- Security Engineering
- Internet Security
- Information Security
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Network Penetration Testing
- Digital Forensics
- Web Testing
- Technical Writing
- Ethical Hacking
- Network Analysis
- Web Application Security
- Data Entry
Nairobi, Kenya
I am a creative, and ambitious software developer always seeking new experiences and learning opportunities. My commitment to delivering high-quality work ensures timely delivery and complete customer satisfaction. With extensive exposure to a wide range of technologies and skills, I am well-equipped to handle diverse and complex projects. I also have significant experience in mobile and ARM-based device security. My expertise includes vulnerability discovery, code review, exploit development, and security research. I am adept at delivering technical training and creating advanced security course content. My contributions to the field of cybersecurity have been recognized through multiple awards and top placements in national and international CTF competitions. Skills and Technologies Programming Languages & Frameworks: Java: Extensive experience with Java, Maven, Gradle, and Android development. Java-Spark Framework and SpringBoot: Proficient in building robust back-end services. Kotlin: Skilled in developing Android applications. JavaScript & TypeScript: Expertise in front-end and back-end development. Ruby: Experienced in Ruby on Rails for web development. Angular Framework: Proficient in building dynamic single-page applications. React & React Native: Skilled in developing responsive web and mobile applications. Scripting Languages: Proficient in PHP, Bash, and Python. Development Tools & Platforms: Heroku, Railway, Git, GitHub, GitHub Actions, and Jenkins: Experienced in continuous integration, deployment, and version control. Databases: Proficient in SQLite, MySQL, and PostgreSQL. API Development: Skilled in API development, documentation, and consumption. Other Experiences: Telegram Bots and WhatsApp Bots: Developed automated messaging solutions. Android Applications: Extensive experience in mobile app development. Algorithms and Data Structures: Strong foundation in computer science principles. Ruby On Rails: Developed Ruby-based full-stack web applications. Django: Developed full-stack Python-based web applications. Daraja API Integration: Integrated mobile money APIs for seamless transactions. Payment Gateways and Aggregators: Developed and consumed payment solutions. Web Scraping: Expertise in extracting data from websites. WordPress: Experience in website development and customization. Cybersecurity Expertise Zero-Day Vulnerability Researcher: Extensive experience in mobile and ARM-based device security. Proven track record in vulnerability discovery, exploit development, and security research. Adept at delivering technical training and creating advanced security course content. Recognized for excellence in cybersecurity through multiple awards and honors, including top placements in national and international CTF competitions. Awards & Honors Finalist, Defcon Red Team CTF 2nd Runners-up, Kenya National CyberSecurity CTF 2020 Winner in Mobile Security, Aspire CTF 2021 Finalist, Defcon 29 Red Team Village CTF HackerOne Ambassador, Nairobi Club Member 1st Place, USIU CTF Hackathon 2022
- Reverse Engineering
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Penetration Testing
- Django
- React
- Android App Development
- Ruby on Rails
- Flask
- Android
- Python
- Java
- JavaScript
- Ruby
- Research & Development
- Mobile App Testing
Nairobi, Kenya
I am a programmer in Android,Android studio, Eclipse, IOS, core-java,c and c++, JavaEE,jasper report,EJB3,JPA,Hibernate, MySQL,Database design, swift, flutter, Mean stack, node.js,kotlin,java fx,python,react,MySQL Workbench, Spring,JSF2, Prime-faces, Google Maps, Java .jar and android .apk reverse engineering tools,Android SMS gateway, Admob adds and Analytics integration,Parse and Pushy integration,firebase stack, article writing. I am trustworthy, and I always give my best.
- Reverse Engineering
- Kotlin
- User Authentication
- Android
- Flutter
- Firebase
- iOS
- Dart
- Firebase Cloud Firestore
- Swift
- Android App Development
- Android SDK
- Core Java
- Academic Transcription
- Audio Transcription
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