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Melissa Akinyi

Physiotherapist · Cybersecurity Analyst · Blockchain Developer

A rare interdisciplinary professional bridging clinical healthcare, digital security, and blockchain — building secure, human-centered solutions at the edge of what's possible in health technology.

Cybersecurity Digital Health Blockchain Physiotherapy Cloud Security AI × Healthcare
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02 / skills

Technical stack

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Cybersecurity
Network Security Threat Intelligence Incident Response Phishing Analysis Risk Assessment
Blockchain
Bitcoin DADA Devs Web3 Smart Contracts
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Clinical / Health Tech
Physiotherapy Digital Health Evidence-Based Practice IBM SPSS
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Tools & Platforms
Kali Linux Wireshark pfSense CLI / Bash Google Cloud
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AI & Development
Generative AI CLI Apps Python Vital Signs AI
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Consulting & Strategy
Climate Risk ESG Analysis Project Management KPI Analysis

03 / experience

Where I've worked

Sep 2025 – Nov 2025 · Nairobi, Kenya · On-site
Student Physical Therapist
Mbagathi Hospital
Structured clinical internship across MSK, paediatric, surgical, and neuro wards. Led outpatient assessment, evidence-based treatment planning, and interdisciplinary care delivery for a wide range of conditions including orthopaedic rehab, chest physiotherapy, and disability evaluation.
Sep 2025 · Remote
Cybersecurity Analyst
Datacom (Forage)
Investigated a simulated cyberattack, analyzed indicators of compromise, and produced a structured remediation report. Conducted a comprehensive risk assessment to support informed security decision-making.
Sep 2025 · Remote
Cybersecurity Analyst
Mastercard (Forage)
Identified phishing threats, assessed employee vulnerability exposure, and contributed to the design of targeted security awareness training to strengthen organizational cyber hygiene.
Aug – Sep 2025 · Remote
Cybersecurity Analyst
Deloitte Australia (Forage)
Reviewed web activity logs for suspicious behaviour, supported incident response during a simulated breach, and recommended security responses aligned with industry best practices.
Sep 2025 · Remote
Financial Services Consultant
Oliver Wyman (Forage)
Analyzed executive-level climate disclosures, calculated financed emissions metrics (AFA, PEI, FELI), and produced a strategic recommendation report for net-zero target alignment.
Sep 2025 · Remote
Commercial Project Manager
Siemens Mobility (Forage)
Simulated PM on a $100M+ light rail project: analyzed WBS and KPIs, developed an Estimate at Completion, and produced a stakeholder report with evidence-based recommendations.
2020 – 2023 · Kenya
Founder
Toddlers' IncKe
Built and ran a comprehensive homeschooling resource platform for Kenyan families over three years. Managed content creation, community building, resource curation, and parent/child psychology support.

04 / projects

Things I've built

AI · Healthcare
Vital Signs CLI — AI Interpreter
Capstone from Moringa School's Gen AI course. A CLI application that interprets patient vital signs using generative AI — applying clinical healthcare domain knowledge to build a practical, real-world health tool.
Python Generative AI CLI Healthcare
Cybersecurity · Pentesting
FakeBank Endpoint Discovery
Discovered hidden and sensitive endpoints in the FakeBank web app on TryHackMe using dirb directory brute-forcing. Documented recon techniques and identified unauthorized fund transfer risks.
dirb Reconnaissance Web App Security TryHackMe
→ view on github
Networking · Security
Home Lab — Cybersecurity & Networking
Multi-VM personal home lab for hands-on pentesting, network analysis, and system hardening. Configured pfSense firewall, ran Wireshark captures, and simulated real-world attack and defence scenarios.
Kali Linux pfSense Wireshark VMware
→ view on github
Research · Physiotherapy
Mindfulness & Chronic Pain Study
BSc research at JKUAT exploring how mindfulness-based interventions influence pain and psychological symptoms in physiotherapy. Statistical analysis via IBM SPSS; grounded in the biopsychosocial model.
IBM SPSS Research Design Evidence-Based Practice JKUAT
Blockchain · Learning
Bitcoin Solutions — DADA Devs
Active participant in DADA DEVS' Blockchain Developer programme — building Bitcoin solutions alongside women innovators passionate about creating technology for the greater good.
Bitcoin Blockchain DADA Devs Web3
Creative · Publishing
Lilly & Leo: Kindness
First in a children's book series exploring essential virtues. Follows eight-year-old twins learning kindness from a mysterious superhero — combining storytelling, illustration, and early childhood development values.
Creative Writing Illustration Publishing Early Childhood

05 / certifications

Credentials

Ethical Hacker
Cisco · Aug 2025
Google Cybersecurity Certificate
Coursera / Google · 2024
Generative AI Essentials for Devs
Moringa School
Datacom Cybersecurity Simulation
Forage · Sep 2025
Mastercard Cybersecurity Simulation
Forage · Sep 2025
Deloitte Cyber Job Simulation
Forage · Sep 2025
Oliver Wyman Climate Simulation
Forage · Sep 2025
Siemens Commercial PM Simulation
Forage · Sep 2025
Intro to Cybersecurity Awareness
HP LIFE · Oct 2024
Agile Project Management
HP LIFE · Oct 2024
Effective Leadership
HP LIFE

Let's connect

Open to roles in healthcare cybersecurity, digital health, and blockchain. Whether it's research, a product, or a collaboration — I'd love to hear from you.