I'm a first-year BICS (Bachelor in Informatics and Computer Science) student at Strathmore University, Nairobi — right in the heart of Africa's Silicon Savannah. I come from a solid C programming background and I'm currently levelling up in C++, diving deep into OOP, the STL, templates, smart pointers, and exception handling.
My long-term goal is to contribute to Kenya's growing tech ecosystem through communities like iHub and Strathmore's iLabAfrica — and eventually land a strong third-year internship in software engineering, cloud infrastructure, or cybersecurity.
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"name": "Jon Zak Mwembe",
"username": "hopzinga22",
"university": "Strathmore University, Nairobi",
"year": 1,
"degree": "BICS — Informatics & Computer Science",
"currently_learning": ["C++", "OOP", "Cloud Fundamentals", "Networking"],
"goal": "Third-year internship in software / cloud / security",
"based_in": "Nairobi, Kenya 🇰🇪",
"open_to": ["collaborations", "open source", "mentorship"]
}| Category | Technologies |
|---|---|
| Languages | C · C++ · Python · Bash |
| Cloud & Infra | AWS (learning) · Azure (learning) · Linux |
| Networking | TCP/IP · DNS/DHCP · Subnetting · Firewalls |
| Security | Cybersecurity Fundamentals · IT Support · Troubleshooting |
| Tools | Git · VS Code · VirtualBox · Wireshark |
- 🟢 Now — Deepening C++ (OOP, STL, smart pointers, templates, exception handling). Prepping for semester exams and exploring certification pathways.
- 🔵 Year 1–2 — Pursuing certifications in cloud (AWS/Azure Fundamentals), networking (CompTIA Network+), and cybersecurity (CompTIA Security+).
- 🟣 Year 3 — Land a competitive internship in software engineering, cloud infrastructure, or cybersecurity within Kenya's Silicon Savannah ecosystem.
- 🟡 Ongoing — Contributing to open source, building projects, and engaging with communities like iHub and Strathmore's iLabAfrica.
"The best time to start was yesterday. The next best time is now."