Amara Kipchoge
Muthiga Road, Plot 245
Nairobi, Kenya
+254 712 445 823
amara.kipchoge@email.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/amarakipchoge

WORK EXPERIENCE

Director of Cyber Threat Intelligence
SecureNet Solutions, Nairobi, Kenya
January 2021 - Present
- Lead a team of analysts in identifying and mitigating cyber threats, resulting in a 30% reduction in security incidents over two years.
- Developed and implemented threat intelligence strategies that improved incident response times by 40%.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance security protocols and ensure compliance with industry regulations.
- Conducted regular training sessions for staff on emerging cyber threats and best practices in cybersecurity.

Cyber Threat Intelligence Manager
TechGuard Africa, Nairobi, Kenya
June 2018 - December 2020
- Managed a team of threat analysts to monitor and analyze cyber threats, providing actionable intelligence to senior management.
- Established partnerships with external organizations to share threat intelligence, enhancing the organization's security posture.
- Spearheaded the development of a threat intelligence platform that streamlined data collection and analysis processes.
- Presented findings and recommendations to executive leadership, influencing strategic decisions on cybersecurity investments.

Cybersecurity Analyst
Digital Fortress Kenya, Nairobi, Kenya
March 2015 - May 2018
- Conducted vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify security weaknesses in systems and applications.
- Assisted in the development of incident response plans and participated in tabletop exercises to prepare for potential security breaches.
- Monitored network traffic for suspicious activity and responded to security incidents in real-time.
- Collaborated with IT teams to implement security measures and ensure compliance with best practices.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Cybersecurity
Strathmore University, Nairobi, Kenya
Graduated: May 2015

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya
Graduated: May 2013

SKILLS
- Cybersecurity
- Cyber Threat Intelligence
- Incident Response
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Risk Management
- Security Compliance

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Certifications:
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

Languages:
- English (Fluent)
- Swahili (Fluent)

Hobbies:
- Cybersecurity Blogging
- Participating in Hackathons