Est. 2016 / Philadelphia

Alexander Ukaga

Full-stack technologist building across every layer, from hardware to cloud to security. Dedicated to understanding systems deeply enough to build them, break them, and make them better.

10+
Years Experience
18+
Projects Shipped
50%
Risk Reduction
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01 / About

The Story

Quick Facts

Location Philadelphia, PA
Education MS Cybersecurity
Certifications 10+ Professional
Status Open to Work

Technology is the closest thing to magic we have. That belief has driven every decision in my career, from earning an Electrical Engineering degree, to completing a Computer Programming diploma at Seneca College, to now pursuing both a Master's in Cybersecurity and AWS Solutions Architect certification. I'm not chasing titles. I'm chasing understanding.

Over ten years, I've built across every layer of the stack: hardware installations across three continents, backend systems processing vaccination data for millions, mobile apps on iOS and Android, cloud architectures on AWS and Firebase, and security frameworks protecting healthcare providers. Each project taught me something new about how the pieces connect.

My approach is holistic. I invest in formal education, but also in personal projects that push my boundaries, seminars that expose me to emerging ideas, and teaching others because explaining technology deepens my own understanding. Whether I'm optimizing Salesforce for 10,000+ users during a pandemic or architecting GDPR/HIPAA compliant systems, I bring the same curiosity.

Beyond the keyboard, I'm a self-published author exploring technology's impact on youth, a photographer finding poetry in urban landscapes, and a healthcare volunteer who provided frontline support for 500+ cases. These pursuits aren't separate from my technical work. They inform it.

I don't believe in labels like "cybersecurity person" or "frontend developer." I believe in understanding systems deeply enough to build them, break them, and make them better. That's the magic I'm after.

Recent Updates

2025-2026 Milestones

Jul 2025
CompTIA Security+ Renewed
SY0-701 certification valid through 2028
Apr 2025
AWS Cloud Practitioner
Cloud foundations certification earned
Oct 2024
ISC2 CC Certification
Certified in Cybersecurity credential achieved
Active
IEEE Member
Philadelphia Section #92660484
In Progress
AWS Solutions Architect
Associate certification preparation
2026
MS Cybersecurity
Western Governors University
02 / Experience

Professional Journey

Ten years of building, securing, and scaling systems across industries.

2023-Now

Systems Security Engineer (Contract)

Various Clients | Philadelphia, PA | Nov 2023 - Present
  • Led cross-functional teams developing security protocols with AI-driven threat detection
  • Reduced breach risks 50% through comprehensive GDPR/HIPAA compliance audits
  • Improved documentation and report accuracy by 40%
  • Maintained zero major security disruptions while mentoring junior engineers
2021-2023

Engineer

LxRose | Toronto, Canada
  • Implemented automated tests with Jenkins/Docker, boosting reliability 40%
  • Delivered projects 15% ahead of schedule through efficient DevOps
  • Led cybersecurity overhauls enhancing system resilience 45%
  • Achieved 90% adoption rate for healthcare digital training tools
2020-2021

Engineering Technologist

Ontario Ministry of Health | Toronto, Canada
  • Optimized Salesforce CRM for 10,000+ users during COVID-19 response
  • Achieved 80% accuracy gains in vaccination data systems
  • Built Python automation platform increasing productivity 20%
2018-2020

Electrical Engineering Tech

Signifi Solutions | Toronto, Canada
  • Managed 20+ remote deployments across US, Asia, and Canada
  • Optimized 80+ IP networks achieving 20% efficiency gains
  • Zero safety incidents across 50+ electrical installations
2016-2018

Software Developer

Freelance
  • Delivered custom React/Node.js solutions with security focus
  • Boosted client satisfaction 30% with user-centric designs
  • Published mobile apps to App Store
03 / Expertise

Technical Arsenal

Tools and technologies I work with daily.

01

Security Tools

Nmap Wireshark Metasploit Burp Suite Nessus Kali Linux Splunk SIEM
02

Cloud & Infrastructure

AWS AWS Security Hub CloudWatch Firebase Cloudflare Docker Jenkins Git CI/CD PostgreSQL
03

Compliance & Frameworks

GDPR HIPAA SOC 2 NIST Risk Assessment Incident Response Threat Modeling
04

Frontend Development

React 19 TypeScript Next.js Tailwind Material-UI
05

Backend & APIs

Node.js Python Express Flask REST APIs Bash
06

Mobile Development

SwiftUI iOS 18+ Kotlin Jetpack Compose Material 3
04 / Work

Selected Projects

A curated selection of recent work.

DP
Security Architecture

Data Protection Framework

GDPR/HIPAA compliant framework for healthcare provider. Conducted comprehensive security audits, identified vulnerabilities using Nmap and Nessus, and designed secure data flows with AWS Security Hub integration.

100%
Compliance
50%
Risk Reduction
30+
Vulns Remediated
SL
Security Research

Security Lab Environment

Personal Kali Linux lab for penetration testing practice. Network scanning, vulnerability assessment, and security automation with Nmap, Wireshark, Metasploit, and Burp Suite.

Kali
Linux
HR
Enterprise Platform

HR Manager

Serverless contractor management with policy-based RBAC, automated payroll, and secure authentication flows.

Edge
Computing
PT
Data Analytics

PulseTrack

Political sentiment analytics with automated ETL pipeline and NLP analysis.

Real-time
Processing
PM
Mobile App

ParkMemoryHub

iOS 18+ family trip coordination with real-time location and photo sharing.

iOS 18
Native
IM
Full-Stack

Inventory System

Real-time tracking with REST APIs and AWS cloud backups.

$50K
Saved Annually
05 / Credentials

Certifications

Industry-recognized credentials validating expertise.

S+
CompTIA Security+
CompTIA | SY0-701
Active - 2028
CC
Certified in Cybersecurity
ISC2
Active
AWS
Cloud Practitioner
Amazon Web Services
Active - 2028
GC
Google Cybersecurity
Google / Coursera
Verified
A+
CompTIA A+
CompTIA
GIT
IT Support Professional
Google / Coursera
M
Front-End Developer
Meta / Coursera
PY
Python Developer
Zero to Mastery
06 / Education

Academic Background

Formal education and continuous learning.

In Progress - 2026

MS Cybersecurity & Information Assurance

Western Governors University
2021

Certificate in Computer Programming

Seneca College, Toronto
2015

B.Eng Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Federal University of Technology Owerri
WES Evaluated GPA: 3.3
07 / Connect

Let's Build Something Secure

Whether you need a cybersecurity expert, a full-stack developer, or someone who bridges both worlds, I'm ready to contribute.

Professional Affiliations
ISC2 Member
ID: 2311569
IEEE Member
Philadelphia Section #92660484