I am passionate about safeguarding digital landscapes with a robust expertise in cloud security, SOC operations, and system administration. My technical proficiency, coupled with sharp analytical skills, drives my mission to fortify security postures and protect valuable digital assets.

• 🔒 Securing Multi-Cloud Platforms: Currently working on a Microsoft project to secure multi-cloud environments.
• 🕵️ SOC Analyst Expertise: Formerly involved in an IBM project focusing on threat detection and response.
• 💻 System Administration: Adept at optimizing system performance and ensuring operational excellence.
• 🎓 Advanced Education: M.Sc. in Cyber Security Analytics from the University of Exeter.
• 📊 Technical Proficiency: Extensive experience with SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and ITSM technologies.

• Cloud Platforms: Azure, AWS
• Security Tools: Splunk, Kibana, Sentinel, Zscaler, VirusTotal
• Programming: Python, SQL, C/C++
• Containerization: Docker
• Operating Systems: Linux, Windows, MacOS
• Frameworks: MITRE ATT&CK, ITIL, NIST, OWASP, GDPR, PCI DSS, ISO, STRIDE

• Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
• Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
• IBM Cybersecurity Analyst
• Google IT Support

Nov 2023 - Present

• Migrated on-premises data to multi-cloud platforms, minimizing downtime and reducing the attack surface.
• Implemented temporary security credentials to enhance access control.
• Secured data in transit using TLS over HTTPS.
• Automated threat responses with playbooks, significantly lowering Mean Time to Detect (MTTD) and Mean Time to Respond (MTTR).

Apr 2022 - Sept 2023

• Conducted daily malware analysis and sandbox testing to identify and mitigate threats.
• Performed vulnerability assessments and prioritized remediation efforts.
• Enhanced security through robust password hashing and data encryption.
• Developed security dashboards to streamline operations.
• Led penetration testing and phishing simulations to strengthen defenses.

Mar 2018 - Dec 2021

• Engineered and optimized over 100 high-performance computing systems.
• Scaled operations to enhance capacity and minimize downtime.
• Enforced access control measures and multi-factor authentication (MFA) for regulatory compliance.
• Increased server uptime by 7% through proactive maintenance strategies.

• M.Sc. in Cyber Security Analytics (Merit) - University of Exeter (2022-2023)
• B.Sc. in Applied Information Technology (First Class) - ISBAT University (2018-2021)

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: +44 7342 763585
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/joshua-kato-muwanguzi
• GitHub: github.com/katoxiv

💡 "In cybersecurity, the challenge isn't just managing vulnerabilities—it's outpacing adversaries. My commitment is to continuous learning and innovation, ensuring the safety of digital assets."