Gideon Ondari

100+

Security Audits

Gideon Ondari

Cybersecurity Analyst | AI Developer | Software Engineer

A rare blend of structural engineering discipline and cutting-edge cybersecurity expertise. From building resilient physical infrastructures in Kenya to securing digital ecosystems across the globe, I bring a unique perspective to every project—combining the precision of an engineer with the tactical mindset of a security analyst.

10+

Years Experience

75+

Clients Worldwide

100+

Security Audits

15+

Countries Served

Education

Cybersecurity & Information Assurance

British School of Management & Sciences

London, United Kingdom

Advanced training in ethical hacking, penetration testing, network security, threat intelligence, and compliance frameworks (GDPR, ISO 27001, SOC 2).

B.Sc. Civil & Structural Engineering

Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (DeKUT)

Nairobi, Kenya

Foundation in structural analysis, infrastructure design, and systems thinking—principles that translate directly to architecting secure, resilient software systems.

Professional Journey

2020 - Present

Founder & CEO

Daf-Devs

Leading AI-powered automation and cybersecurity solutions for global enterprises. Architected and deployed 100+ intelligent security systems across 15+ countries, serving clients from fintech to healthcare.

  • Built zero-breach security infrastructure for 75+ enterprise clients
  • Pioneered AI-powered threat detection reducing response time by 85%
  • Grew company from 3 to 30+ team members across 3 continents
2018 - 2020

Senior Cybersecurity Analyst

Enterprise Security Consulting

Conducted penetration testing and security audits for Fortune 500 companies across finance, healthcare, and technology sectors.

  • Identified and mitigated critical vulnerabilities, saving clients over $5M in potential breaches
  • Led red team operations for 50+ major corporations
  • Developed automated security testing frameworks
2015 - 2018

Structural Engineer & Security Consultant

Infrastructure & IoT Security

Bridged physical infrastructure design with digital security frameworks, pioneering secure IoT implementations for smart building projects across East Africa.

  • Designed secure IoT systems for 20+ smart infrastructure projects
  • Integrated physical and cybersecurity protocols for critical facilities
  • Consulted on industrial control system (ICS) security

Certifications & Credentials

CEH

Certified Ethical Hacker

EC-Council Certified

CISSP

Certified Information Systems Security Professional

(ISC)² Certified

OSCP

Offensive Security Certified Professional

Offensive Security

AWS Security Specialty

AWS Certified Security

Amazon Web Services

AI/ML Specialist

Machine Learning Engineer

Professional Certification

Full Stack Developer

Professional Developer

Multiple Frameworks

Technical Arsenal

Cybersecurity

Penetration Testing & Red Teaming 98%
Network Security & Firewall Config 95%
Threat Intelligence & Analysis 92%
Cloud Security (AWS, Azure, GCP) 90%

Development

AI/ML Development & Deployment 92%
Full Stack Development (MERN, Django) 88%
Python, JavaScript, Go 90%
DevOps & CI/CD 85%

Key Achievements

Security Excellence Award 2024

Recognized for implementing zero-breach security infrastructure for 75+ clients across fintech, healthcare, and enterprise sectors.

AI Innovation Leader 2023

Pioneered AI-powered threat detection systems reducing incident response time by 85% and saving clients millions in potential losses.

Published Researcher

Co-authored 5+ papers on cybersecurity in critical infrastructure systems, presented at international conferences.

Global Security Consultant

Advised governments and enterprises across Africa, Europe, and North America on cybersecurity strategy and implementation.

Speaking & Community Impact

Keynote Speaker

AfricaCyberSec Summit 2024 - "The Future of AI in Cybersecurity"

Cybersecurity Mentor

Trained and mentored 500+ students in ethical hacking and penetration testing

Open Source Contributor

Active contributor to OWASP, Metasploit, and security testing frameworks

Tech Blog Author

Published 50+ articles on cybersecurity, AI, and software engineering

Let's Build Something Secure Together

Whether you need a security audit, AI-powered automation, or a complete digital transformation, I'm here to help protect and accelerate your business.

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