Location: Pretoria, South Africa
Contact: tabwatony7@gmail.com
Portfolio: ProlificTMontana
LinkedIn: tony-tabwa
GitHub: ProlificTMontana
I'm a 25-year-old Cybersecurity Junior Analyst (Penetration Tester) and Full-Stack Engineer based in Pretoria, South Africa. My passion lies in securing digital environments and building robust, user-friendly applications. I thrive on solving complex challenges and preventing issues before they arise.
- Provided first-line technical support to over 100 users, ensuring minimal downtime.
- Managed Microsoft 365 and Azure AD accounts, streamlining user access and security.
- Configured firewalls, implemented network segmentation, and enhanced Wi-Fi security protocols.
- Conducted simulated cyber-attacks to identify and fortify system vulnerabilities.
- Performed network traffic analysis using tools like Wireshark to detect and patch security gaps.
- Collaborated with teams to develop and implement security remediation plans.
- Administered Microsoft 365 environments for small businesses, optimizing workflows and security.
- Delivered remote IT support, resolving issues efficiently for diverse clients.
- Designed and deployed secure web applications using modern CI/CD pipelines and Git for version control.
- Implemented CI/CD pipelines with Git for version control in secure web app deployments, streamlining development cycles and reducing downtime.
- Developed and deployed full stack web applications for small businesses, integrating Microsoft 365 APIs to optimize workflows and enhance data security using modern frameworks and best practices.
- Tools: Metasploit, Nmap, Burp Suite, Wireshark
- Expertise: Vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, incident response, and threat analysis
- Frameworks: Familiar with OWASP, NIST, and MITRE ATT&CK
- Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Next.js
- Backend: Node.js, PHP, Firebase, Supabase
- DevOps: CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Git
- Python, Java, C++, C#, Bash, VB.NET, Next.js, React Native
- Cloud: Azure AD, Microsoft 365 administration
- Networking: Firewall configuration, network segmentation
- Automation: Scripting for penetration testing and API integration
- Cybersecurity Tools: Developing scripts for vulnerability scanning and automated penetration testing.
- Web Applications: Building responsive, secure web apps with React and Node.js.
- Automation Tools: Creating solutions for streamlined API integration and testing workflows.
- National Diploma in Information Technology, Cisco Ethical Hacker, Blue Team Junior Analyst Pathway, Junior Cybersecurity Analyst Pathway
- Ongoing learning in ethical hacking and advanced web development through platforms like TryHackMe and freeCodeCamp.
I'm open to:
- Contributing to open-source cybersecurity and web development projects.
- Tackling tech challenges in penetration testing or full-stack development.
- Collaborating on innovative tools to enhance security or user experience.
Feel free to reach out via email or connect with me on LinkedIn.
"Cybersecurity is more than a job — it's a mindset. I don’t just solve problems, I prevent them."
- Successfully identified and mitigated critical vulnerabilities during red team exercises.
- Deployed a secure web application for a small business, improving their operational efficiency by 20%.
- Automated repetitive IT support tasks, reducing resolution time by 30%.
