About me

Hey there! I’m Tolu Banji, a DevSecOps Engineer dedicated to designing secure cloud infrastructure. I specialise in hardening CI/CD pipelines, automating security controls, and implementing robust security practices that foster business growth and operational efficiency.

Beyond the terminal, as an open-source contributor, I advocate for accessible cloud security solutions and collaborate with teams to promote security-first development practices.

My approach blends cloud-native security expertise with practical DevOps methods, ensuring organisations achieve agility and security while nurturing a culture of continuous learning.

What I do

  • DevOps icon

    DevSeOps Engineering

    Expert in secure CI/CD, Container Orchestration, Monitoring, Automation and Cloud Security

  • Community icon

    Community Leadership

    Leading and Collaborating on impactful initiatives through Cloud Colony Community and Executive Initiative

  • Tech education icon

    Technical Education

    Leading workshops and training programs in DevOps and Cybersecurity

  • Project Management icon

    Open Source Contribution

    Actively contribute to Open Source projects, currently focused on Kubernetes and Security tooling

Recognition & Impact

  • Community Leadership

    Community Leadership

    Led technical training programs reaching 400+ participants, covering DevOps, Cloud Computing, and Cybersecurity

  • Community Contribution

    Community Contribution

    Selected as an AWS Community Builder (Security), recognized for outstanding contributions to the AWS community through sharing cloud security insights, best practices, and fostering collaboration.

  • Technical Excellence

    Technical Excellence

    Achieved Kubestronaut, exemplary Kubernetes knowledge and skills

  • Technical Excellence

    Technical Excellence

    Featured on EC-Council Global Ethical Hacking Leaderboard - Top 10

  • Technical Merit

    Technical Merit

    Shubhra Kar Linux Foundation Training (LiFT) Scholarship Recipient

  • Educational Impact

    Educational Impact

    EC-Council Certified Cybersecurity Mentor - trained and guided aspiring security professionals

  • Academic Achievement

    Academic Achievement

    Graduated with 2:1 honors in Physics with Electronics, developed innovative projects including an Arduino-based I-V Curve Tracer for semiconductor analysis

Resume

Experience

  1. Security Engineer - Trend Micro

    January 2024 — Present

  2. Cybersecurity Systems Engineer - Trend Micro

    January 2022 — December 2023

  3. Systems Engineer - TigerLogic Africa

    January 2021 — December 2021

  4. IT Infrastructure Engineer - ipNX Nigeria

    January 2019 — December 2020

Education

  1. Redeemer's University

    2015 — 2019

    BSc.Physics with Electronics

  2. Professional Certifications

    Public Credly Profile
    2021 — Present

    AWS Certifications:
    • AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional
    • AWS Certified Security - Specialty
    • AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
    • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
    • AWS Certified AI Practitioner
    • AWS Knowledge: Serverless

    Microsoft Azure Certifications:
    • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
    • Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert
    • Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
    • Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate
    • Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate
    • Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate
    • Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals

    Google Cloud Certifications:
    • Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect
    • Google Cloud Professional Cloud Security Engineer

    Kubernetes & Security Certifications:
    • CKS: Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist
    • CKA: Certified Kubernetes Administrator
    • CKA: Certified Kubernetes Application Developer
    • KCNA: Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate
    • KCSA: Kubernetes and Cloud Native Security Associate
    • Isovalent Cilium Host Firewall
    • CompTIA SecurityX ce
    • EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker

    Infrastructure & Systems:
    • LFCS: Linux Foundation Certified Systems Administrator
    • HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate

    Sustainability Certifications:
    • Sustainable Development in the 21st Century with Ban Ki-moon

Leadership & Community

  1. Co-organizer & Lead - Cloud Community Colony

    2023 — Present

    Empowering cloud tech & cybersecurity innovation in Africa, fostering creativity, teamwork, and tech growth.

  2. DevSecOps Mentor - NexaScale

    2024 — Present

    Led DevSecOps mentorship programs and Cloud Security trainings at a tech-focused NGO, guiding emerging professionals through training and industry partnerships.

  3. AWS Community Builder: Security

    2025 — Present
  4. Technical Speaker & Policy Contributor

    2023 — Present

Technical Skills

  • Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Container Orchestration
  • CI/CD & GitOps
  • Infrastructure as Code
  • Monitoring & Observability
  • Programming & Scripting
  • Security & Compliance
  • Technical Documentation
  • Technical Account Management

Projects

Impact

NexaScale

DevSecOps Mentor

A social enterprise committed to fostering the growth and development of the next generation of tech professionals

Executive Initiative

Former Impact Officer | Volunteer

Driving impact through World Economic Forum's youth network and SDG goal's 4 and 9 locally

  • Community Outreach Youth Empowerment
  • IT Skills Series Training Program
  • GBV Awareness Awareness Campaigns

Cloud Community Colony

Co-Organizer

Building a welcoming cloud community that supports and guides anyone interested in starting their cloud and cybersecurity journey

Speaking Engagements

Sharing insights and experiences across various platforms

  • Diary of Hack's Cybersecurity Starter Conference '22 Speaker
  • Diary of Hack's Cybersecurity Starter Conference '23 Speaker
  • Cybersecurity Education Initiative Cyberawareness for SME - Speaker
  • Cybowpoint (Hackers vs Machine) Panelist
  • Hagital (Breaking into Cybersecurity - Tip and Advice) Speaker

Articles

Contact

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