Hi, I’m Benjamin Omongot Okello, a cybersecurity analyst and ICT professional based in Gulu, Uganda. I have hands-on experience in network troubleshooting, ICT education leadership, and quality assurance, with a strong interest in applying security practices to real-world IT environments. I’m passionate about mentoring students and colleagues while continuously expanding my skill set in blue and red team concepts, cloud platforms, and secure engineering. I am currently pursuing a SOC Analyst certification to formalize my security focus, and I aim to leverage my experience with Microsoft Azure, Wireshark, and ethical hacking to protect organizations while growing into leadership roles in ICT and cybersecurity initiatives.

Benjamin Omongot Okello

Hi, I’m Benjamin Omongot Okello, a cybersecurity analyst and ICT professional based in Gulu, Uganda. I have hands-on experience in network troubleshooting, ICT education leadership, and quality assurance, with a strong interest in applying security practices to real-world IT environments. I’m passionate about mentoring students and colleagues while continuously expanding my skill set in blue and red team concepts, cloud platforms, and secure engineering. I am currently pursuing a SOC Analyst certification to formalize my security focus, and I aim to leverage my experience with Microsoft Azure, Wireshark, and ethical hacking to protect organizations while growing into leadership roles in ICT and cybersecurity initiatives.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Work Experience

ICT Intern at JHUB TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
May 1, 2022 - August 31, 2022
Regular troubleshooting, Quality Assurance assistance, account management, and internet installation support; performed network troubleshooting, CCTV monitoring, and assisted ICT diploma students with ICT tasks.
HOD ICT at ST CHARLES L WANGA'S COLLEGE KALONGO
February 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
IT subject instruction; supervised ICT department juniors, repaired and managed school ICT equipment, delivered ICT lessons, developed curriculum, and provided technical support and mentorship to students and staff.
HOD ICT at ST CHARLES L WANGA'S COLLEGE
February 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
IT Subject Instruction and monitoring of ICT for department juniors; repaired and managed all ICT equipment at the school. Delivered ICT lessons, developed and updated curriculum, provided technical support to staff and students, and mentored students on ICT careers and progression. Assessed student progress and contributed to curriculum alignment with industry standards.

Education

Bachelor's of Information and Communication Technology at Gulu University
January 1, 2022 - May 11, 2026
Uganda Certificate of Advanced Education (UACE) at Wiggin's Secondary School, Kumi
January 1, 2019 - April 1, 2020
Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) at St Martin Community Secondary School, Kumi
February 1, 2014 - April 1, 2018
Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) at Kumi Township Primary School, Kumi
February 1, 2007 - April 1, 2013
Bachelor of ICT at Gulu University
January 1, 2022 - May 11, 2026

Qualifications

SOC Analyst
January 1, 2026 - June 1, 2026
SOC Analyst
January 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Education, Computers & Electronics, Professional Services, Telecommunications