Tendai Marengereke

Tendai Marengereke has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Tendai started their career as an IT Administrator at Bitumen Construction Services, where they managed the computer system and ensured server security. Tendai then worked as a Web Programmer at LI Networks before joining Techzim as a Technical Writer, writing IT-related articles for their website.

Tendai's passion for information security led him to the Harare Institute of Technology, where they held various positions. Tendai started as a Research Assistant on the National Biometric Identification Project, analyzing weaknesses in Zimbabwe's identification system. Tendai then became a Research Fellow, conducting incidence and response for clients, as well as performing penetration tests and vulnerability assessments. Tendai also served as an Information Security Research Assistant, researching cyber threats and presenting strategic intelligence to partners.

Currently, Tendai is working at Maltego Technologies. Tendai initially joined as a Community Evangelist and later transitioned to the role of Cyber Security SME & Software Engineer. In this position, they engage in API integration, research, design, development, and testing. Tendai is also responsible for internal demos and training, serving as a subject matter expert in digital forensics, OSINT, and cybersecurity. Tendai contributes to documentation writing, reviewing, and cyber security content creation. Additionally, they provide L3 technical support to enterprise customers.

Overall, Tendai Marengereke's work experience showcases their expertise in IT administration, web programming, technical writing, and information security.

Tendai Marengereke began their education with a University of Cambridge A' Level degree in Maths, Physics, and Computer Studies, which they obtained from Eaglesvale High School from 2005 to 2007. They then pursued a Bachelor of Technology (Honors) degree in Computer Science from Harare Institute of Technology, where they studied from 2008 to 2012. During their time at Harare Institute of Technology, Tendai also participated in a South Korean Government Academic Exchange Scholarship program at Daejeon University, focusing on Computer Science, from 2011 to 2012.

After completing their bachelor's degree, Tendai pursued a Master's degree in Information Security & Cyber Forensics from SRM University, specializing in cyber security, from 2013 to 2015.

Tendai also holds several additional certifications, including:

- Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals, obtained from Microsoft in January 2021

- Autopsy Digital Forensics and Incident Response Basics and Hands-On, obtained from Autopsy and Cyber Triage DFIR Training in May 2020

- Oracle Certified Professional, Java SE 5 Programmer, obtained from Oracle in May 2012

- Certified Ethical Hacker, obtained from EC-Council in May 2018

- Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate, obtained from Microsoft in March 2021

In addition to their formal education and certifications, Tendai has also completed a course in Machine Learning from Coursera, although the specific details of the course completion month and year are unavailable.