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Mohamed Issa Singano

Mohamed Issa Singano

Dar Es Salaam

Summary

  • Junior Computer programmer specializing in backend engineering. Experienced with all stages of the development cycle for dynamic web projects and Desktop applications. Well-versed in numerous programming languages including PHP, NodeJs(Express.js, Nest.js, Electron.js), VB .Net Ruby on rails, Java(Spring) MySQL, PostgresSQL and SQLite.
  • Strong background in using, integrating and building solutions that are powered by Artificial Intelligence in Speech-to-Text, Text-To-Speech, Translation APIs, used and fine-tuned AI models such as Wav2Vec2, Microsoft Speecht5 and Whisper models.
  • Strong and successful background in offensive cyber security involved myself in all phases of conducting penetration testing and red teaming assessments such as social engineering pen test, web and mobile application pen test. Used new and cutting-edge tools in cyber security such as Acunetix, Invicti (formerly Netsparker), Nessus, Burp Suite, GoPhish, Evilginx et al.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Computer Programmer

Nia Lab
01.2023 - Current
  • Worked on designing and implementing blockchain system in C++
  • Developed several web applications using scalable frameworks such as Ruby on rails, Laravel, Flask and FastAPI
  • Created recruitment system that is powered by AI
  • Intergraded voice services with AI (speech-to-text and text-to-speech)
  • Fine tuned Open-source models such as Wav2Vec2 and Whisper

Cyber Security Specialist

Nia Lab
01.2023 - Current
  • Created cyber security training courses for Nia Lab's online platform
  • Demonstrated Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) techniques
  • Created a All-in-one cyber security solution for enterprise (Anti-virus, Logs manager, vulnerability scanner) that is powered by AI

Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Tester

Pulsans Technology
09.2021 - 01.2023
  • Simulated attack scenarios using advanced threat actors' tactics, techniques and procedures.
  • Conducted regular vulnerability scans to maintain up-to-date knowledge of potential threats and system weaknesses for our clients.
  • Stayed current on industry trends and emerging threats, utilizing this knowledge to enhance assessment techniques and strategies.
  • Developed customized testing methodologies for specific client environments, ensuring accurate and relevant results.
  • Developed several offensive security techniques based on social engineering.

Education

Ordinary Diploma - Computer Science

The Institute of Finance Management
Dar Es Salaam
07.2023

Certificate - Information Technology

The Institute of Finance Management
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
08.2021

Skills

  • Backend Engineering
  • Multi-domain programming
  • Cloud-based software development
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Report writing skills
  • Python, C, Ruby, PHP, Java, Visual Basic, ASPNET Core MySQL, PostgreSQL
  • Red Team Adversary Simulation
  • Penetration Testing
  • Malware Development
  • Windows, MacOS, Linux, Solaris(Unix)
  • Office 365
  • IoT programming

Accomplishments

  • Developed AI powered recruitment system in Africa's Talking and Mozilla hackathon, won second place with my team and we were awarded $500.
  • Participated in 2019 and 2021 TCRA/TZCERT Cyberstar finals at the University of Dodoma, CIVE.

Languages

Swahili
Native language
English
Advanced
C1

Timeline

Computer Programmer

Nia Lab
01.2023 - Current

Cyber Security Specialist

Nia Lab
01.2023 - Current

Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Tester

Pulsans Technology
09.2021 - 01.2023

Ordinary Diploma - Computer Science

The Institute of Finance Management

Certificate - Information Technology

The Institute of Finance Management

Hobbies

I really love cycling. I enjoy taking my bike out for a spin now and  then, and watching the Tour de france is one of my favorite races. I also like playing racing and strategy video games like Need for Speed and Call of Duty.

Hobbies

I really love cycling. I enjoy taking my bike out for a spin now and  then, and watching the Tour de france is one of my favorite races. I also like playing racing and strategy video games like Need for Speed and Call of Duty.

Mohamed Issa Singano