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A creative software engineer with experience in automation and a passion for creating innovative solutions for users. Skilled in a variety of technologies, including those related to Cybersecurity and full-stack development. I am committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the tech industry through community involvement.

What I Bring to the Table

Nmap

Tenable Nessus

Metasploit

BurpSuite

Amazon Web Service

VMWare

Linux

JavaScript

SQL

Vue.js

Git

HTML

CSS

React.js

Express.js

Node.js

LotusScript

Python

Bash

VBScript

Docker

Making an Impact

As a founding member of the Denver chapter of Blacks In Technology, I led its vision, outreach, and educational initiatives, helping the organization grow from 4 to over 250+ active members. My work focused on empowering and connecting Black professionals through impactful programs and events. The Blacks In Technology (BIT) Foundation is “Stomping the Divide” by establishing a blueprint of world-class technical excellence and innovation by providing resources, guidance, networking, and opportunities for members to share their expertise and advance their careers.

Educated and Evolving

Student of Knowledge

Western Governors University: Pursuing a Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, focusing on advanced security principles, risk management, and practical IT solutions.

Currently in progress, Expected Graduation Date: Dec 2025.

Urban Tech Academy: Completed a comprehensive program focused on cybersecurity fundamentals, cloud computing, networking, penetration testing, and open-source intelligence (OSINT).

Graduation Date: 2023.

General Assembly: Graduated from a three-month, 480-hour, full-time software engineering program specializing in full stack development and modern programming framework.

Graduation Date: 2020.

Proven in My Expertise

**Practical Network Penetration Tester (PNPT):** "Currently pursuing the PNPT certification, a hands-on alternative to the OSCP, which assesses an individual's ability to conduct real-world network penetration tests, including both internal and external networks. This program emphasizes Active Directory exploitation, reconnaissance, lateral movement, privilege escalation, and professional report writing—essential skills for effective penetration testing."
Currently in progress, Expected completion date January 2025.

Driven by Challenges

I started my CTF journey with The Cyber Sentinel Challenge, hosted by the U.S. Department of Defense. Focused on OSINT, web app pentesting, and reverse engineering, I placed in the top 16th percentile, gaining a strong foundation in real-world problem-solving.
Since then, I’ve competed in MetaCTF’s monthly challenges, where I’ve identified patterns, honed my skills, and deepened my understanding of vulnerabilities. These experiences have been key in my growth as a junior pentester.

a Professional in Action

Software Support Engineer III | K-Care
(2021-2024)
Enhanced application functionality for over 25,000 users by maintaining components with JavaScript, HTML, and LotusScript. Streamlined sensitive document handling, improving efficiency by 30%, and ensured compliance by auditing regulatory documents. Developed regex-based input validation to enhance data security and authored documentation to support team knowledge sharing.

Frontend Software Engineering Intern | Moogsoft
(2021-2021)
Optimized Vue 3 components and maintained 90%+ code coverage with Jest tests to improve code quality. Migrated the developer build chain to Apple M1 and implemented prefetch techniques, boosting performance and achieving a Lighthouse score of 92.

Caleb Afework

Security Engineer / Web Developer / Audio Engineer