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Speakers, Mentors & Organizers
Meet the researchers, practitioners, educators, and mentors driving primeCTF Africa
Senior Platform & DevOps Engineer with over 8 years of experience designing, building, and operating scalable cloud-native infrastructure across cloud and hybrid environments. Specialises in Kubernetes, platform engineering, DevOps automation, and cloud infrastructure, helping organisations improve reliability, security, and deployment efficiency. Holds an MSc in Information Technology from Carnegie Mellon University Africa and a BSc in Computer Science from Ashesi University. Outside technology, a fitness enthusiast and avid adventure motorcyclist.
Information Security professional with over eight years of experience spanning security operations, threat hunting, incident response, vulnerability management, and GRC. Has led security monitoring engagements, deployed SIEM solutions, conducted audits aligned to ISO 27001 and NIST, and developed cybersecurity training used by millions of learners worldwide. Holds an MSc in Cybersecurity from Carnegie Mellon University Africa with certifications including ISC2 CISSP and eCIR.
Manager of Information Security at Exim Bank Uganda, with six years in the financial sector focused on Security Operations. Passionate about knowledge sharing, CTF competitions (Teams Uguntu and Fr334aks), and mentoring upcoming cybersecurity professionals. Particularly passionate about reverse engineering and malware analysis — spends free time creating vulnerable machines and challenges for platforms like CTFroom.
Cybersecurity Specialist with extensive experience in Security Operations, Incident Response, and Penetration Testing across finance, mining, and insurance sectors. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, assess and strengthen information security controls, and deliver resilient solutions aligned with ISO 27001, NIST, and CIS standards. Adept at threat detection, vulnerability management, and translating technical risk into business insight for strategic decision-making.
PMP-certified strategic portfolio and product professional with over 13 years of experience delivering large-scale digital transformation across Africa's telecom, fintech, and software sectors. Known for bridging strategy and execution, he leads cross-functional teams to build scalable, customer-centric solutions that create lasting business value in complex, fast-moving markets.
Computer Scientist and Senior DevOps Engineer at FutureLink Technologies, specializing in building reliable, scalable fintech systems that currently process over USD 250,000 daily. Deeply passionate about public speaking and mentoring the next generation, guided by the philosophy of "collecting and passing on knowledge." He advocates for intentional growth, continuous learning, and knowledge sharing as catalysts for meaningful impact.
PMP-certified technology leader with over a decade of experience building and scaling enterprise systems across Africa and the Middle East. Currently Head of IT at Red Dot Distribution, overseeing IT operations across nine countries and a portfolio generating roughly $1 billion in annual revenue. His career spans fintech, healthcare, banking integrations, and machine learning, including leadership roles at Standard Chartered Ventures and LCT Africa. Holds an MSc in Software Engineering.
Product Director at Ethiopia's National ID Program (Fayda), shaping the country's digital identity ecosystem. Leads the design and delivery of a secure, scalable platform for resident registration and authentication services, managing a team of over 30 local experts. Works closely with government and partners to align product strategy with national priorities while strengthening local technical ownership.
Cybersecurity and compliance professional with extensive experience in information security, network security, endpoint security, threat monitoring, IT risk management, governance, and regulatory compliance. Leads cybersecurity operations for more than 300 managed security services clients at BSC. Holds a Master's from Carnegie Mellon University with certifications including ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, CEH, CHFI, and Data Protection. Lectures at university level, focusing on strengthening cyber resilience.
Cybersecurity PhD researcher at the University of Bristol, focusing on securing connected cyber-physical systems — particularly automotive systems. Her work explores detecting and defending against emerging threats in vehicle networks. Outside research, she enjoys CTFs, tennis, and finding any excuse to talk about cars and cybersecurity.
Head of Engineering at Hence Technologies, with a rich background as a software engineer, system architect, and Head of Infrastructure. Career spans WiredIn, Algorithm, RCS Global, and leading Facebook Developer Circles. Has designed tailored training sessions across universities, equipping graduating students with technical strategy, data privacy awareness, and the practical development mindset needed to turn their degrees into thriving global tech careers.
Senior Lecturer in Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM), and Acting Director of Academic Planning and Strategic Development. Specialises in Cybersecurity, AI, and Human-Centred Design with over 15 years of experience in research, teaching, innovation, and mentorship. Supervisor of the UDSM Cybersecurity Club. Has led projects funded by UNESCO, IDRC, UNICEF, SIDA, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Recipient of the OWSD-UNESCO Early Career Fellowship and the AI4D Research Grant.
Senior Software Engineer with 7 years of full-stack experience delivering secure, scalable cloud-based applications end-to-end — from architecture and APIs to intuitive UIs. Proven track record leading and mentoring teams, with deep backend focus, modern frontend skills, and AWS expertise. Ships production-grade code with CI/CD and TDD. Trusted partner to stakeholders, translating complex needs into data-driven solutions with real community impact.
