KANDOANYI BERNARD MAKWA

IT System Administrator | Cybersecurity Analyst | Software Developer
Yaounde, CM.

About

Highly accomplished IT professional with over 4 years of hands-on experience in system administration, cybersecurity, and full-stack software development, adept at securing critical infrastructures and delivering zero-vulnerability deployments. As a Certified Ethical Hacker, I leverage advanced technical skills to translate complex challenges into robust, high-impact solutions, ensuring operational resilience and driving efficiency. Passionate about mentoring, I am committed to technical excellence and fostering the next generation of IT talent.

Work

University / Private Instruction
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Computer Science & IT Tutor

Yaounde, Centre, Cameroon

Summary

Delivered practical university-level instruction and mentorship in computer science and IT, bridging academic theory with real-world application.

Highlights

Delivered practical university-level tutoring in algorithms, data structures, networking, and system administration fundamentals, improving student comprehension by an average of 30%.

Mentored students on industry best practices for cybersecurity, coding standards, and hardware troubleshooting, enhancing their readiness for professional roles.

Designed customized lesson plans that effectively bridged the gap between academic theory and real-world industry application, leading to a 20% increase in student engagement.

Guided hands-on laboratory sessions, significantly improving student confidence and practical competence in IT subjects and problem-solving skills.

Pamoja Pan Africa
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Freelance Software Developer & Technical Specialist

Yaounde, Centre, Cameroon

Summary

Provided expert-level technical consulting and developed comprehensive software solutions, addressing complex IT challenges and enhancing operational capabilities for Pamoja Pan Africa.

Highlights

Delivered expert-level technical consulting and troubleshooting for complex issues, resolving escalated problems and improving system stability by 20%.

Developed and deployed a full university management system for a private institution, encompassing enrollment, scheduling, and records management, enhancing administrative efficiency by 25%.

Built a comprehensive solar system management platform, enabling service providers to manage client subscriptions, monitor devices remotely, and perform troubleshooting for over 500 users.

Executed secure software installations and deployments, ensuring zero-vulnerability configurations on all client systems, thereby mitigating potential security risks.

Acted as senior technical consultant for high-priority IT projects and emergency system recovery situations, successfully restoring critical operations within 4 hours.

ENIX SARL
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IT System Administrator / Cybersecurity Analyst

Yaounde, Centre, Cameroon

Summary

Managed and secured critical IT infrastructure while leading cybersecurity initiatives and enhancing operational efficiency for ENIX SARL.

Highlights

Managed and hardened critical IT infrastructure across the organization, ensuring high system uptime through proactive monitoring, patch management, and preventive maintenance, improving system reliability by 99%.

Executed regular penetration testing and cyber investigations, identifying and remediating vulnerabilities to achieve zero successful breaches throughout tenure, significantly enhancing organizational security posture.

Deployed and maintained secure configurations for all endpoints and servers, adhering to industry best practices for Windows and Linux environments, reducing security risks by an estimated 30%.

Implemented and upgraded mission-critical business applications, which improved system performance and boosted user productivity across departments by 15-20%.

Led AI and automation integration projects that streamlined data workflows, significantly reducing manual processing time by an average of 25%.

ENIX SARL
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IT System Admin & Cybersecurity Intern

Yaounde, Centre, Cameroon

Summary

Supported network security infrastructure and user technical needs while gaining practical experience in cybersecurity and automation at ENIX SARL.

Highlights

Assisted in daily management of network security infrastructure, contributing to 99.9% network uptime and providing timely technical support to over 100 users.

Developed Python-based automation scripts for data analysis and technology trend research, enhancing data processing efficiency by 15%.

Gained hands-on experience with industry-leading security tools, including vulnerability scanners and intrusion detection systems, identifying and reporting 5+ critical vulnerabilities.

Languages

English
French

Certificates

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) — EC-Council

Issued By

EC-Council

Certified Bitdefender Service Provider Specialist

Issued By

Bitdefender

Certified Cybersecurity Technician (CCT)

Issued By

N/A

Google Technical Support Fundamentals

Issued By

Google

Enix Certified White Hat (ECWH)

Issued By

Enix

Skills

Cybersecurity

Penetration Testing (CEH), Ethical Hacking, Vulnerability Assessment, Incident Response, Secure Configuration, Network Security, Intrusion Detection.

System Admin

Windows & Linux Administration, Infrastructure Maintenance, High Availability Management, Active Directory, Technical Support & Escalation.

Development

Python, Web Development (Full-Stack), Automation Scripting, Database Management, University & Business Application Development.

Teaching

Curriculum Design, University-Level Instruction, Technical Mentorship, Lab Facilitation, Simplifying Complex Concepts.