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Charles Otugeh

I identify vulnerabilities before attackers do. I build secure web applications, perform penetration testing, analyze threats, and develop software that follows security best practices.

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Charles Otugeh

Role:
Penetration Tester

Specialization:
✔ Web Security
✔ Network Security
✔ OWASP Top 10
✔ Secure Development
✔ Threat Analysis

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About Me

Think Like an Attacker. Build Like a Defender.

Charles Otugeh

Penetration Tester & Secure Software Developer

I hold a Bachelor's degree in Statistics and Computer Science with professional experience spanning cybersecurity, ICT infrastructure, software development and data analytics.

My focus is identifying vulnerabilities before attackers exploit them through penetration testing, secure application development, vulnerability assessments and threat analysis.

I have worked with organizations in healthcare, government and software engineering. I continually improve my offensive and defensive security skills through Hack The Box, TryHackMe while engagin in real-world labs.

Technical Skills

Technologies and tools I use every day.

Kali Linux

95%

Nmap

92%

Wireshark

88%

Metasploit

85%

Python

90%

JavaScript

90%

Go

82%

AWS

78%

Learning & Certifications

Hack The Box

Active penetration testing labs and writeups.

TryHackMe

Blue Team and Red Team practical learning.

AWS and Google Cloud Security

Identity management and cloud security labs.

Zone01 Kisumu

Software Engineering and Go development.

Experience

2026

Software Developer

Building secure applications using, JavaScript, React, Golang and Python, HTML, and CSS at Zone01 Kisumu.

2025

Security Analyst & Penetration Tester

Performing penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, threat analysis and security research. During hands-on labs at Cyber Shujaa

2023 - 2024

Web Developer

Acquired experience in web development, secure coding practices, and application security at freeCodeCanmp

2022 - 2023

ICT Officer

ICT infrastructure support, innovation management, data analysis and systems administration at Public Service Commission of Kenya/ICT Authority.

40+

Security Labs

15+

Projects

10+

Writeups

100%

Commitment to Learning

Featured Projects

Security, software development and automation.

Python

Nmap Parser

Parses XML and GNMAP files generated by Nmap to simplify enumeration and vulnerability assessment workflows.

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Bash

Bash OSINT Toolkit

Automated reconnaissance toolkit using public intelligence sources and APIs for information gathering.

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Go

GMC For Doctors

Collaborative healthcare platform focused on performance, scalability and secure application development.

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Security Writeups

Practical learning from labs, CTFs and penetration testing exercises.

SQL Injection

HTB SQL Injection Walkthrough

Demonstrates exploitation and remediation of SQL Injection vulnerabilities.

AWS

AWS IAM Misconfiguration

Exploiting excessive permissions and implementing least privilege controls.

Enumeration

Network Discovery & SMB Analysis

Host discovery, share enumeration and vulnerability assessment methodologies.

Hack The Box & Labs

40+

Security Labs Completed

Web Security

OWASP Top 10 Testing

Cloud Security

AWS Security Assessments

Network Security

Enumeration & Exploitation

Contact Me

Let's discuss cybersecurity, software development or collaboration.

Email

ckotugeh@gmail.com

GitHub

github.com/ckotugeh

LinkedIn

Charles Otugeh

Phone

+254 704 433 824