📍 Hiroshima, Japan | 🛡️ Cybersecurity Professional | 💻 Software Engineer | 🚀 Founder
Building secure systems and defending against cyber threats. Passionate about proactive threat detection, secure application development, and protecting organizations from evolving security challenges.
I'm a multidisciplinary cybersecurity professional combining technical expertise with a unique educational background spanning computer science, business, and social sciences. Based in Japan, I'm actively seeking cybersecurity opportunities while building Mei Vault Systems - a security-focused startup project where I'm developing practical solutions and expanding my technical portfolio.
Education:
- 🎓 B.S. Computer Science (Software Engineering) - University of the People
- 📊 B.Com (Hons) Management Studies - University of Cape Town
- 🌐 B.A. Social Sciences (IR, Economic History, Industrial Sociology) - University of Cape Town
- 🔐 Application Development Security & Secure Coding Practices
- 🌐 Network Security & System Administration
- 🤖 Python Automation for Security Operations
- 📊 Security Information & Event Management (SIEM)
- 🎯 Risk Assessment & Mitigation Strategies
- 🏅 Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate
- 🏅 ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
- 🏅 Network and Application Security - University of the People
- 🏅 Data Science Certificate - University of the People
- 🔄 CompTIA Security+ (In Progress)
Professional end-to-end vulnerability assessment framework demonstrating enterprise security operations.
A comprehensive vulnerability management lifecycle project showcasing:
- Multi-scanner vulnerability assessment (OpenVAS, Nessus Essentials Plus)
- Risk-based prioritization using CVSS + business impact analysis
- Compliance mapping across NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, PCI-DSS, HIPAA
- Python automation for scan orchestration and reporting
- Flask-based real-time metrics dashboard
- SIEM integration (Wazuh) with correlation rules
- 175+ vulnerable services across isolated lab environment (Metasploitable2/3, DVWA, OWASP Juice Shop)
- Professional executive and technical reporting
Tech: OpenVAS Nessus Python Flask Wazuh Docker VMware NIST ISO 27001 Jupyter
Key Achievement: Built enterprise-grade vulnerability management lab demonstrating 225+ CVE assessments with automated remediation workflows and multi-framework compliance validation.
Comprehensive portfolio demonstrating security frameworks, incident response, and hands-on tools:
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework implementation
- Security audits and risk assessments
- Linux & SQL security operations
- Threat detection with Wireshark, tcpdump, Suricata
- SIEM implementations (Splunk, Chronicle)
- Python security automation scripts
Tech: Python Linux SQL Wireshark Suricata Splunk NIST Framework
Real-world security automation demonstrating Python's power in cybersecurity operations:
- Login process automation and analysis
- Pattern detection using regex
- Security log parsing and investigation
- Automated threat detection workflows
Tech: Python Regex Security Automation Log Analysis
Enterprise-grade AD environment showcasing Windows Server administration and security:
- Windows Server 2025 deployment and configuration
- Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) setup
- Group Policy Objects (GPO) implementation
- User management and security policy enforcement
- PowerShell automation scripts
Tech: Windows Server 2025 Active Directory PowerShell Group Policy DNS DHCP
Portfolio hub featuring documentation, academic projects, and professional development work focusing on DevSecOps and secure coding practices.
Vulnerability Management & Assessment
- Vulnerability Scanning (OpenVAS, Nessus Essentials Plus, Nuclei)
- Risk Assessment & Prioritization (CVSS, Business Impact Analysis)
- Compliance Frameworks (NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, PCI-DSS, HIPAA)
- Patch Management & Remediation Validation
- False Positive Analysis & Multi-Scanner Correlation
Security Operations
- Threat Detection & Incident Response
- Security Auditing & Compliance (NIST, ISO)
- Intrusion Detection Systems (Suricata)
- SIEM Tools (Splunk, Chronicle, Wazuh)
- Network Traffic Analysis (Wireshark, tcpdump)
Development & Automation
- Python (Security Automation, Scripting)
- SQL (Database Security, Query Analysis)
- PowerShell (System Administration)
- Secure Software Development Lifecycle
Infrastructure & Networking
- Windows Server Administration
- Active Directory & Group Policy
- Linux System Administration
- Network Security & Monitoring
- TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP
- Virtualization (VMware Workstation)
- Lab Environment Design & Isolation
Tools & Technologies
- Wireshark, tcpdump, Nmap
- Docker & Container Security
- Jupyter Notebooks
- Git & Version Control
- Virtual Lab Environments
- Flask Web Development
Key Achievements:
- 🎯 225+ CVEs assessed across OpenVAS & Nessus scanners
- 🛡️ 5 Compliance Frameworks mapped (NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, CIS Controls)
- 🔧 4 Enterprise Labs built (175+ vulnerable services, isolated environments)
- 📊 Python Automation - 20+ security scripts, Flask dashboard, SIEM integration
- 🏅 Industry Certifications - Google Cybersecurity Pro, ISC2 CC, Security+ (in progress)
I'm passionate about staying ahead of emerging cyber threats and helping organizations build resilient security postures. My unique combination of technical skills, business acumen, and understanding of organizational dynamics enables me to approach cybersecurity challenges from multiple angles.
Core Values:
- ✅ Ethical security practices and responsible disclosure
- 🎯 Proactive threat hunting over reactive responses
- 🔄 Continuous learning in an evolving threat landscape
- 🤝 Knowledge sharing and community contribution
💡 Open to collaboration on cybersecurity projects and security research initiatives
🌏 Currently based in Hiroshima, Japan (UTC +9)