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Isaac Lubega

Computer Engineer | IT And Cybersecurity Analyst
Kampala

Summary

Computer Engineering graduate and cybersecurity practitioner with strong experience in STEM education, hands-on technology training, and youth mentorship. Experienced in delivering practical learning in electronics, embedded systems, networking, and cybersecurity fundamentals. Holder of the Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate with applied experience in system security, networking, and IoT-based engineering projects. Passionate about empowering young people through experiential STEM education, innovation-driven learning, and real-world problem-solving. Well-suited for instructor and trainer roles within youth-focused engineering and technology programs.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Network Technician/Co-Founder

KelzNet Tech Solutions
06.2025 - Current
  • Developed a mobile-money-based internet token application intern business.
  • Provided networking services, including school lab setups and router/Wi-Fi configurations.
  • Maintained system functionality, security, and connectivity for clients.

Internship

Research Education and Network for Uganda
04.2024 - 08.2024
  • Worked on IP Addressing and subnetting, routing protocols in testing environments.
  • Network configurations, monitoring and troubleshooting, wireless configurations.
  • Administered Linux and Windows servers; used virtual machines.
  • Configured and tested BGP Flowspec routing.

Internship

STRATCOM Limited
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Assisted with basic IT systems support and hardware troubleshooting.
  • Supported network configurations and maintenance.
  • Participated in web application development.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering

Busitema University
Tororo
11-2025

Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education -

Buloba High School
Wakiso
05-2021

Uganda Certificate of Education -

Buloba High School
Wakiso
04.2001 -

Skills

Soft Skills: communication, Teamwork, Time Management, Self Learning, Leadership, Teaching/Instructing and facilitation

Certification

Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate – Coursera Dec 2024 - Feb 2025

Projects

Smart Real – Time Accident Detection and Alert System

Designed an IoT accident detection system using LoRa, sending data via a Wi-Fi gateway to a PHP/MySQL backend with API-triggered SMS alerts and a monitoring UI.


WAZUH file integration  and IDS implementation (Suricata)

Configured a Wazuh single-node setup with file monitoring to log any file updates by the root user on agent machines (VMware) Linux machine. Integrated Suricata IDS to detect and alert based on predefined rules for vulnerable machines, with all activity monitored on the Wazuh dashboard.


Modsec WAF firewall implementation and SQL Injection Automated

Deployed two DVWA instances on Docker to demonstrate web application security. Added ModSecurity WAF to one; SQLmap attacks succeeded on the unprotected instance but were blocked on the WAF-protected one.

References

  • Nsonga Timothy, +256700154122, Uganda Revenue Authority
  • Waibale Paul, +25670403145, MTN Uganda
  • Namagga Majorine Joan, +256773391930, Tunga Nutrition

Timeline

Network Technician/Co-Founder

KelzNet Tech Solutions
06.2025 - Current

Internship

Research Education and Network for Uganda
04.2024 - 08.2024

Internship

STRATCOM Limited
06.2023 - 08.2023

Uganda Certificate of Education -

Buloba High School
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering

Busitema University

Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education -

Buloba High School
Isaac LubegaComputer Engineer | IT And Cybersecurity Analyst