About
Cybersecurity researcher with a BTech in Information Security and Assurance and an MSc in Information Technology focused on malware analysis and adversarial machine learning.
Research and applied work spans polymorphic malware analysis, adversarial robustness in machine learning based threat detection and management, security architecture and configuration reviews, vulnerability assessment and penetration testing, risk assessment, and secure- by-design application development.
Co-author of a peer-reviewed paper on adversarial robustness in smishing detection.
Comfortable communicating technical risk and security findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, with close attention to documentation and evidence.
What I'm looking for
I'm looking for remote roles in cybersecurity research, malware analysis, or application security, and full-stack or backend development using Node.js, TypeScript, Python, and Java. I'm especially interested in work blending the two, like secure by design development, DevSecOps, or ML based threat detection. Open to full-time, contract, or freelance work, and comfortable across time zones from Kigali, Rwanda.
Experience
Carnegie Mellon University Africa
1 yr 3 mos
Research Associate
Feb 2026 – Present
● Conduct malware analysis, polymorphic malware research, and threat management using the CAPEv2 sandboxing platform, including building a polymorphic malware dataset and running adversarial pipeline experiments.
● Configure and maintain research infrastructure, including Proxmox virtual machines and isolated VirtualBox lab networks, for security testing and sandboxing.
● Collaborate with faculty on research addressing cybersecurity and AI security challenges across the African technology landscape.
● Produce technical documentation, findings, and recommendations for stakeholders.
Adversarial AIPython ScriptingEthical HackingCAPEv2Malware Analysis
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Aug 2025 – Dec 2025
● Assisted in delivering the Ethical Hacking course to postgraduate students, covering penetration testing methodologies, exploit development, and defensive techniques.
● Conducted lab sessions on tools including Metasploit, Burp Suite, and Wireshark, and assessed student penetration testing reports.
Ethical HackingPenetration TestingVulnerability AssessmentMetasploitBurp Suite
Full Stack Developer
May 2025 – Dec 2025
● Engineered scalable RESTful APIs with Node.js and TypeScript, incorporating PostgreSQL for efficient data management and retrieval.
● Built and maintained a TypeScript based microservices architecture to support scalable HR automation workflows.
● Designed responsive user interfaces with Next.js to deliver seamless recruitment experiences for HR professionals and job seekers.
Next.JSType ScriptType ORMRest APINode.js
Huza HR
IT Support Staff
Jan 2024 – Jul 2024
● Installed digital signage systems across 15 retail stores in 8 locations and implemented web-based content management systems to improve operational efficiency.
Digital signageContent managementIT support
Avante Screens Pvt Ltd
Full Stack Developer - Intern
Nov 2021 – Jul 2022
I developed and tested web applications using Spring Boot and Angular, and took part in code reviews to help ensure system reliability.
Java Spring BootAngularGit & Git Lab
Cicosy Zimbabwe
Education
Carnegie Mellon University
Masters of Science · Information Technology
2024 – 2025
Carnegie Mellon University
Master's · Infotmation Technology
2024 – 2025
Harare Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Technology · Information Security and Assurance
2019 – 2023
Harare Institute of Technology
BTech · Information Security and Assurance
2019 – 2023
Certifications
Carnegie Mellon University
Dec 2024 – No expiry
Skills
Git & GitHubPostgreSQLJava (Spring Boot)IDS/IPS (Snort and SuricaFull-stack developmentMalware analysisTechnical writing (LaTeX,SIEMVulnerability AssessmentEthical Hacking
Languages
English (Full professional proficiency)Shona (Native or bilingual proficiency)
