Hi, I'm James Omego, a passionate Cloud Solutions Architect and Cybersecurity Analyst with over five years of experience helping organizations design, deploy, and secure their cloud infrastructure on AWS and Azure. I enjoy bridging the gap between complex technical solutions and business goals, ensuring resilient and compliant cloud environments. I also love sharing knowledge as a trainer, having worked with over 500 students on AWS, DevOps, and cybersecurity topics. I'm always eager to stay ahead in the fast-evolving cloud and security landscape and look forward to driving digital transformation wherever I go.

JAMES OMEGO

Hi, I'm James Omego, a passionate Cloud Solutions Architect and Cybersecurity Analyst with over five years of experience helping organizations design, deploy, and secure their cloud infrastructure on AWS and Azure. I enjoy bridging the gap between complex technical solutions and business goals, ensuring resilient and compliant cloud environments. I also love sharing knowledge as a trainer, having worked with over 500 students on AWS, DevOps, and cybersecurity topics. I'm always eager to stay ahead in the fast-evolving cloud and security landscape and look forward to driving digital transformation wherever I go.

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Hi, I’m James Omego, a passionate Cloud Solutions Architect and Cybersecurity Analyst with over five years of experience helping organizations design, deploy, and secure their cloud infrastructure on AWS and Azure. I enjoy bridging the gap between complex technical solutions and business goals, ensuring resilient and compliant cloud environments.

I also love sharing knowledge as a trainer, having worked with over 500 students on AWS, DevOps, and cybersecurity topics. I’m always eager to stay ahead in the fast-evolving cloud and security landscape and look forward to driving digital transformation wherever I go.

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Language

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Work Experience

Cloud Solutions Engineer (Consultancy) at Scholars Chat Consultancy
April 1, 2023 - Present
Designed and implemented secure, scalable, and fault-tolerant cloud architectures using Well-Architected Framework. Led cloud infrastructure deployment and operations for high-impact AWS & Azure environments. Reduced system downtime by 30% through proactive monitoring, SIEM tuning, and real-time incident handling. Oversaw SCRs, engaged with AWS teams to resolve escalated technical roadblocks, and drove cloud migration strategy. Integrated security best practices (IAM, MFA, encryption, compliance logging) into client cloud ecosystems. Configured and maintained firewalls, IDS/IPS, and SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar). Investigated phishing attacks, malware infections, and performed digital forensics and root cause analysis. Supported cloud and hybrid environment security audits including SOX, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS. Implemented centralized log management and MFA policies to secure sensitive data and assets.
Cloud & Security Trainer at Emobilis Technology Training Institute
April 1, 2020 - Present
Delivered live hands-on labs on EC2, IAM, VPC, S3, CloudFormation, and real-world cybersecurity scenarios. Trained over 500 students on AWS cloud computing, DevOps practices, and Python-based automation. Simulated vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and cloud incident response cases using AWS tools. Guided students in preparing for certifications and real-world client scenarios, improving exam pass rates.
Presidential Digital Talent Program Intern (PDTP) at Ministry of ICT
April 1, 2020 - July 26, 2025
Managed implementation of IDS, encryption protocols, and biometric access systems across ministry systems. Built a cloud capabilities catalog using tools like Nessus, ArcSight, Metasploit, and AlienVault. Conducted regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on Cisco devices. Identified gaps in hybrid cloud architectures and advised on system improvements aligned to ISO standards. Documented system configurations, deployments, and provided technical guidance to ICT teams.
Network Engineering Intern at Swahilipot Hub Foundation
April 1, 2019 - July 26, 2025
Documented network topology and configurations, and offered end-user support and training. Supported the design and configuration of routers, firewalls, and switches.

Education

BSc at Pwani University
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education at Oriwo Boys High School
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2013

Qualifications

Certified Cloud Practitioner (AWS)
November 5, 2024 - November 5, 2024
Certified Solutions Architect
November 5, 2024 - November 5, 2024

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Education, Financial Services, Computers & Electronics, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Government