Andrew Oppong-Asante

About Me

I am a Cybersecurity Specialist with expertise in cloud security, penetration testing, and secure network design. Skilled in attack simulation, vulnerability remediation, and incident response using tools like Metasploit, Burp Suite, Docker, Terraform, and Ansible. I deliver actionable security recommendations and strengthen cloud infrastructure resilience.

Projects

• AWS Penetration Testing Lab: Designed multi-subnet AWS cloud lab, exploited DVWA, achieved privilege escalation, and pivoted laterally using SSH tunnels. Deployed Cowrie honeypot and documented mitigations.
• Containerized Reverse Proxy with Traefik: Built a Docker-based reverse proxy supporting HTTPS, load balancing, HSTS, and monitoring with Prometheus & Grafana.
• Safe & Efficient Self-Driving Car System: Developed an autonomous vehicle framework with OpenCV & sensor fusion for real-time lane detection and obstacle avoidance.
• Multi-Network Containerized Environment: Simulated segmented Docker networks with enforced security via iptables and bridge rules.

Professional Experience

• Teaching & Research Assistant – University of Energy and Natural Resources (Nov 2023 - Oct 2024)
  Enhanced student cybersecurity lab proficiency, assisted 400+ students, and improved security protocol efficiency.
• Cybersecurity Associate (Intern) – Hackscience Technologies (Oct 2022 - Dec 2022)
  Performed 20+ penetration tests, conducted forensic investigations, and trained client teams in cybersecurity awareness.

Technical Skills

Cybersecurity Tools: Metasploit, Burp Suite, Wireshark, Nmap, Cowrie

Programming: Python, SQL, Bash, C++, PowerShell, Shell Scripting

Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS, Terraform, Ansible

Containers & Virtualization: Docker, VMware, QEMU/KVM

Operating Systems: Kali Linux, Parrot OS, Debian, Windows, Windows Server

SIEM: Wazuh

Certifications

• EC-Council: Ethical Hacking Essentials, Digital Forensics Essentials
• Cisco: Network Security, Endpoint & Systems Security, SOC Fundamentals
• IBM: Cybersecurity Essentials
• AWS: Cloud Practitioner
• Microsoft/GI-KACE: AI and Machine Learning