Emmanuel Chebukati

Certified Cloud Security Engineer & Cyber Security Instructor

Intro

What I'm all about.

Emmanuel is a cloud security engineer with experience in systems auditing, application security, and secure cloud deployment. He has delivered sensitive technology projects across the East African region and globally (remotely) in the public and private sectors. Emmanuel's industry experience is backed by three Microsoft Azure certifications, two AWS certifications, and he is also a Certified Ethical Hacker. Emmanuel holds an MSc in Information Technology from Carnegie Mellon and a BSc from USIU Africa. Additionally, Emmanuel teaches cloud engineering and cyber security educational content by delivering live boot camps and recording online courses. He is currently working on scaling Hepta Analytics – a data analytics company he co-founded – and HeptaPay – it's fintech subsidiary – in Kenya and Rwanda.

Experience

Yes, I've been around.
2020 – Present

Hepta Pay

Co-Founder

Nairobi, Kenya

HeptaPay is a Virtual ATM for Mobile Money in East Africa. It accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express debit or credit card and exchanges those payments for mobile money.

2018 – Present

Hepta Analytics

Co-Founder and Cloud Security Engineer

Kigali, Rwanda
Nairobi, Kenya

I lead the infrastructure and security divisions at Hepta Analytics: A data and analytics startup operating in Rwanda and Kenya.

2015 – 2016

Nature Surf Systems

Senior Systems Developer

Nairobi, Kenya

Full stack development of Android and Web Platform. Designed and deployed bespoke IT infrastructure focused on security.

2015 – 2015

Presidential Digital Talent Program

Graduate Management Trainee

Nairobi, Kenya

The Presidential Digital Talent Program (PDTP) is designed to build and entrench ICT capacity within the Kenyan Government to ensure ICT effectiveness and efficiency in service delivery.

In the time I spent in the program, I was posted to the Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government and the global ICT storage leader, EMC2. I also served as team leader both in my Ministry, Private Sector organization and overall leader for the entire team.

Also attended the #ConnectedEA conference in Diani, Kwale as a part of the PDTP Team.

Education

Unlocking the door of opportunity.
2016 – 2018

Carnegie Mellon University

Master of Science - MS, Information Technology

Pittsburgh, PA

Concentrations: IT Entrepreneurship; Data Science

Activities and Societies: Student Guild, Techy Talkers (Toastmasters International), Data Science Club

2012 – 2014

United States International University

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Applied Computer Technology, Cum Laude

Nairobi, Kenya

Concentration: Forensic Information Technology and Cybercrime.

Activities and Societies: Student Affairs Council, IT Club (Member, Guest Speaker, Advisor), Young Diplomats Forum.

Leadership

Call to Serve

Vice President

Served as Vice President of the CMU Africa Alumni Association.


Vice President

Served as Vice President of the CMU Africa Student Guild.


Academic Affairs Representative

United States International University Africa.

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