Mpendulo Duma

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Mpendulo Duma

Cybersecurity Enthusiast | Networking Specialist | Web Developer | Application Developer | Penetration Tester

mpendulo2020duma@gmail.com
+27 60 868 3278
linkedin.com/in/mpendulodumapentester
github.com/Thee-IT-Guy
South Africa

Professional Summary

Ambitious 2nd-year ICT student at Sol Plaatje University specializing in Application Development, Networking, and Cybersecurity. Passionate about becoming a skilled Penetration Tester with hands-on experience in building security tools, completing industry certifications, and practicing ethical hacking. Strong foundation in full-stack web development, network security, and cloud computing. Committed to continuous learning and staying current with cybersecurity trends and vulnerabilities.

Education

Diploma in Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

2024 - Present

Sol Plaatje University, South Africa

Specialization: Application Development

Key Modules Completed:

  • Applications Development Foundations • Programming I & II
  • Communication Networks Foundations I & II
  • Web Development I & II
  • Information Systems I
  • Software Engineering I
  • Mobile Application Development
  • Professional Communication
  • Big Data Foundations
  • Project Management
  • Business Practice

Certifications & Badges

OCI Foundations Associate

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure

Cloud Computing

Getting Started with Cybersecurity

IBM

Cybersecurity

Full Stack Development

FNB

Web Development

ISC2 Candidate

ISC2

Information Security

DataCom Certificate

Networking & Data Communications

Networking

Geekulcha Annual Hackathon 2025

Hackathon Participation

Competition

ITWeb Security Summit

Cybersecurity Conference

Professional Development

Technical Skills

Programming Languages

Java Python JavaScript Node.js C# PHP ASP.Net VB.NET HTML5 CSS3 XML

Cybersecurity & Security Tools

Kali Linux Ethical Hacking Penetration Testing OWASP Top 10 Burp Suite Metasploit Nmap DirBuster

Cloud & Databases

Oracle Cloud (OCI) Microsoft Azure Firebase SQL

Development Tools & IDEs

Visual Studio Code Visual Studio 2022 IntelliJ IDEA NetBeans PhpStorm Android Studio Arduino IDE Anaconda

Other Technologies

Full-Stack Development RESTful APIs Git & Version Control Network Configuration Packet Tracer VLANs & ACLs

Professional Skills

Professional Communication Problem Solving Team Collaboration Project Management Technical Documentation Client Consultation

Projects & Hands-On Experience

Packet Tracer: Secure Office Topology

Designed and implemented a secure network topology for a small office environment. Configured VLANs, ACLs (Access Control Lists), and firewall rules to demonstrate network security best practices. Applied knowledge of network segmentation and security policies.

Technologies: Cisco Packet Tracer, Network Security, VLAN Configuration

Password Hashing Tool (Python)

Developed a command-line tool in Python for hashing and verifying passwords. Demonstrates understanding of cryptographic principles and secure password storage practices. Includes functionality for multiple hashing algorithms.

Technologies: Python, Cryptography, CLI Development

Portfolio Website

Built a modern, responsive portfolio website showcasing skills, projects, and certifications. Features interactive animations, typewriter effects, particle backgrounds, and a professional design. Includes pricing pages, service pages, and certificate displays.

Technologies: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Responsive Design, UI/UX

Continuous Learning Projects

Actively completing career paths and certifications from industry leaders including Cisco, Oracle, and IBM. Engaging in hands-on lab work and building small tools to solve real-world cybersecurity challenges.

Focus Areas: Cybersecurity, Network Security, Penetration Testing

Services Offered

Web Development

Full-stack website development, responsive design, CMS integration, e-commerce solutions

Laptop & Computer Repair

Hardware diagnostics, software repair, data recovery, component upgrades

Cybersecurity Consulting

Security assessments, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing basics

Key Achievements

  • Earned 7+ professional certifications in Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, and Web Development
  • Participated in Geekulcha Annual Hackathon 2025
  • Participated in ITWeb Hackathon
  • Completed 120+ hours of focused learning in ICT domains
  • Maintaining strong academic performance while building practical skills

References

References available upon request