Yaqub Abdulkareem

Hello, I am

YAQUB ABDULKAREEM

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Transforming technical ambition into secure realities. Specializing in Penetration Testing, Cloud Infrastructure, and Data Governance.

About Me

Cyber Security Enthusiast & Analyst

A highly motivated and security-focused professional with a strong foundation in computer science and a passion for turning technical ambition into tangible progress. Everything I do is driven by the desire to secure digital frontiers.

I have developed hands-on skills in cloud infrastructure, data analysis, and full-stack principles, with a particular interest in building secure and scalable systems. My experience in security operations and compliance ensures that I can effectively safeguard data integrity while providing exceptional service.

2+ Years Experience
10+ Projects Completed
5+ Certifications

Technical Arsenal

Cloud & Platforms

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Microsoft Azure
Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Linux (Kali, Ubuntu)
Windows Server
Docker & Kubernetes

Security & Tools

Metasploit
Wireshark
Nmap
Burp Suite
SIEM (Splunk)
Nessus

Scripting & Code

Python
Bash Scripting
JavaScript
SQL
HTML/CSS

GRC & Analysis

Risk Assessment
Compliance Auditing
Incident Response
Data Analysis
Report Writing

Professional Journey

Jan 2026 - Present

Penetration Tester

Quiva, London

Conducting penetration testing and security assessments across web applications, APIs, and cloud-based infrastructures. Focusing on simulating adversarial attack scenarios to strengthen organizational security posture.

Jan 2026 - Current

Compliance Security Officer

XENFA, Nigeria

Developing and implementing robust security policies and procedures to ensure organizational compliance and data protection.

Sep 2025 - Jan 2026

Security Operations Associate

Primark, Coventry

Implemented access control and fraud prevention measures. Validated transactions and monitored security protocols to reduce asset loss.

Feb 2025 - Sep 2025

Data Integrity Specialist

ATA Sameday Logistics, Leicester

Processed and validated 200+ shipment records daily with 99.8% accuracy. Ensured reliability of operational databases.

Jan 2024 - Nov 2024

Data Governance & Security Analyst

NITDA, Abuja

Leveraged data analysis to enforce national IT security policies. Protected citizen data and mitigated digital risks through governance standards.

Certifications & Education

CompTIA Security+

Validation of baseline security skills and ability to perform core security functions.

AWS Solutions Architect

Associate Level - Designing distributed systems on AWS.

Microsoft Cyber Architect

SC-100 - Designing Zero Trust strategies and security operations.

AI/ML with Python

NITDA Certification - Practical application of AI in security contexts.

Education

MSc Cyber Security

University of Wolverhampton 2025 - 2026

BSc Telecommunication Science

University of Ilorin 2018 - 2023

Get In Touch

Let's Secure The Future

I am currently available for new opportunities in Cyber Security, Penetration Testing, and GRC. Feel free to reach out.

Kareemyakub400@gmail.com
+44 7301752415
Coventry, United Kingdom