Cybersecurity Professional

Breaking things
to learn how to defend them.

I'm Jonathan Lutabingwa โ€” a B.S.Computer Science student at UNC Charlotte concentrating in Cybersecurity. CTF competitor, cloud builder, and aspiring SOC Analyst with hands-on experience in offensive and defensive security.

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HackTheBox CTF
2nd Place
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Certified
ISC2 CC
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Cloud
AWS

Who I Am

I'm a cybersecurity-focused Computer Science student pursuing both my B.S. at UNC Charlotte. I compete in CTFs, build cloud infrastructure on AWS, and break things in home labs to understand how to defend them.

Currently gaining hands-on experience at UNC Charlotte's OneIT Service Desk, I troubleshoot across diverse environments โ€” resolving endpoint issues, managing Active Directory, supporting network connectivity, and delivering front-line IT support. I've placed 2nd in the HackTheBox NC Army National Guard CTF and achieved top 9% in Hack The Boo 2025 among thousands of competitors.

My goal: become a SOC Analyst and eventually lead blue team defense and cloud security efforts that make a measurable impact.

3
CTF Competitions
7+
Certifications
9+
Languages & Scripts
2nd
Place โ€” HTB CTF

CTF & Competition Results

I actively compete in Capture the Flag events to sharpen offensive and defensive security skills against real-world scenarios.

๐Ÿฅˆ 2nd Place
HackTheBox: NC Army National Guard CTF
Team of 5 ยท 23 collegiate teams
OSINTWeb ExploitationReverse EngineeringCryptography
โ— Top 9%
Hack The Boo 2025
Solo ยท 259th of 2,893 participants
Digital ForensicsMalware ReversingAI ExploitationWeb
โ— Top 8%
Holmes CTF 2025
Team of 5 ยท 634th of 7,085 teams
ForensicsOSINTCryptographyReverse Engineering

Where I've Worked

Jan 2024 โ€” Present
OneIT Service Desk Technical Analyst
UNC Charlotte โ€” OneIT Service Desk
  • Provide front-line technical support via phone, email, and walk-in for students, faculty, and staff
  • Troubleshoot hardware, software, networking, and account access issues in a fast-paced environment
  • Manage user accounts, password resets, and multi-factor authentication configurations
  • Document incidents and resolutions in ticketing systems, contributing to team knowledge base
  • Collaborate with tier-2/tier-3 teams to escalate and resolve complex infrastructure issues
May 2024 โ€” Aug 2024
Information Technology Consultant Intern
Geeks At Work
  • Diagnosed and resolved hardware, software, and network issues for residential and small business clients
  • Performed system builds, OS installations, data migrations, and malware removal across Windows and macOS
  • Consulted with clients to assess technology needs and recommend cost-effective solutions
  • Gained hands-on exposure to real-world IT consulting workflows, client communication, and service documentation
In Progress ยท Expected 2027
B.S. in Computer Science
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
  • Concentration in Cybersecurity
  • Relevant coursework: Network Security, Systems Administration, Data Structures, Algorithms
  • Active CTF competitor and IT support contributor on campus

Technical Arsenal

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Security Tools
WiresharkSplunkMetasploitNmapBurp SuiteSuricataJohn the RipperVolatility3Event Viewer
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Languages
PythonJavaCC++SQLBashPowerShellJavaScriptHTML / CSS
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Cloud & Platforms
AWS (S3, EC2, Lambda, CloudFront, DynamoDB, API Gateway)AzureLinux (Kali / Ubuntu)Windows ServerVirtualBoxVMwarepfSense
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Frameworks & Concepts
NISTGRCThreat AnalysisRisk AssessmentIncident ResponseCryptographyDigital ForensicsMalware Analysis
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Dev & Productivity
Git / GitHubVS CodeMicrosoft Excel (Expert)Ticketing Systems

What I've Built

Security research, cloud infrastructure, and full-stack development โ€” each project represents real, hands-on work.

๐Ÿ”ด Security
Kali Linux Malware Analysis Lab

Hands-on malware delivery and analysis lab. Built exploits with Metasploit, delivered payloads to a Windows 10 VM, and investigated indicators of compromise in Splunk.

Kali LinuxMetasploitSplunkWindows 10 VM
View on GitHub โ†’
๐Ÿ”ด Security
Holmes CTF 2025: Write-Up

Official write-up covering forensic and security challenges from the Holmes CTF competition. Detailed flag explanations with methodology and tooling used.

OSINTForensicsCryptographyRev. Eng.
View on GitHub โ†’
โ˜๏ธ Cloud
AWS Cloud Resume

Static resume site deployed on AWS using S3 for object storage and CloudFront as a global CDN, demonstrating core cloud infrastructure and deployment skills.

AWS S3CloudFrontHTML/CSS
View on GitHub โ†’
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EC2 Web Server

Nginx web server deployed on an EC2 instance with configured security groups and Elastic IP for persistent access. Part of a hands-on AWS project collection.

EC2NginxSecurity GroupsElastic IP
View on GitHub โ†’
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Serverless To-Do API

Fully serverless REST API built with Lambda functions, API Gateway routing, and DynamoDB for persistent storage. Demonstrates event-driven architecture on AWS.

LambdaAPI GatewayDynamoDBIAMPython
View on GitHub โ†’
๐ŸŸฃ Development
Hospital Management Database

Relational SQL database system managing patients, doctors, procedures, billing, and insurance through a fully normalized schema. Designed and implemented end-to-end.

SQLRelational DesignNormalization
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๐ŸŸฃ Development
The Conscious Closet

Educational website on sustainable fashion built with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Features responsive design, interactive elements, and accessible content structure.

HTMLCSSJavaScriptResponsive
View Live Site โ†’
๐ŸŸฃ Development
Music Melody Engine

Java application that manages and manipulates melodies using custom-built stacks and queues. Demonstrates data structures, algorithm efficiency, and modular OOP design.

JavaStacksQueuesOOP

Credentials & Training

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Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
ISC2
Apr 2025 ยท Expires Apr 2028
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Google Cybersecurity Professional
Coursera / Google
Jan 2025
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CompTIA Security+
In Progress โ€” Self-paced
Expected 2025
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Responsive Web Design
freeCodeCamp
Feb 2025
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JavaScript Algorithms & Data Structures
freeCodeCamp
2025
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Microsoft Excel Expert
Microsoft Office Specialist
Nov 2021
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Microsoft Excel Associate
Microsoft Office Specialist
Sep 2021

Let's Connect

I'm actively seeking SOC Analyst, cybersecurity, and cloud security internship opportunities. Let's talk about how I can contribute to your security team.

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