About

About

About Me

Hi there! 👋 I’m Joshua Lugaya, a passionate and driven final-year Bachelor of Information Security and Forensics student at KCA University. With a solid foundation in cybersecurity, networking, and cloud computing, I thrive on creating innovative solutions that address real-world challenges.


🛠️ Technical Expertise

  • Programming: Python, Bash, SQL, C++
  • Web Development: HTML, PHP, JavaScript, Django
  • Cloud Computing: AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, VPC), Linux Scripting
  • Databases: MySQL, Amazon Aurora, DynamoDB
  • Security: Blue Teaming, Threat Hunting

đź’Ľ Professional Journey

Freelancer (2019 – Present)

  • Developing responsive websites using modern web technologies.
  • Installing home security and networking systems (CCTV, network setups).
  • Configuring and optimizing systems across Windows, Linux, and macOS platforms.
  • Conducting system checks, troubleshooting, and performance testing.

Attaché, Ministry of Lands (June – August 2024)

  • Managed land data and system security.
  • Supported the digital migration of land records.

AWS Restart Programme Trainee (April – June 2024)

  • Gained hands-on expertise in AWS services like S3, EC2, and RDS.
  • Deployed scalable systems with advanced security configurations.

đź“ś Certifications & Achievements

  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
  • Cyber Shujaa Network Security Analyst (USIU, September–December 2024)
  • Google Cloud Skill Badges:
    • Set Up an App Dev Environment on Google Cloud
    • Implement Load Balancing on Compute Engine
  • Networking Academy Learn-A-Thon 2024 Participant

🌱 Hobbies & Interests

  • Reading tech blogs to stay updated on industry trends.
  • Playing chess for strategic thinking.
  • Hiking and exploring new cuisines.

Connect with Me

Let’s collaborate and create impactful solutions! 🚀