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I Build Secure, Scalable
Systems That Power
Modern Businesses

Security-first engineer specializing in offensive & defensive security, Laravel backend systems, and fintech integrations — turning complex security challenges into reliable, production-grade software.

5+
Years Experience
20+
Projects Shipped
3+
Ventures Founded
Praise Obuero
Security-First
Offensive & Defensive
Backend Expert
Laravel & APIs
Fintech Systems
Credit & Payments
GRC Specialist
Compliance & Risk
01 — About

Security Engineer. System Builder.
Tech Founder.

I'm Praise Obuero — a cybersecurity engineer and backend developer who has spent years at the intersection of security and product engineering. My work spans offensive security, GRC compliance, and building production-grade fintech systems.

My journey started with a simple conviction: most software is not built to withstand real-world threats. That belief led me to pursue both the attacker's mindset and the architect's discipline — understanding how systems break so I can build ones that don't.

Beyond code, I've founded tech ventures tackling problems in the African market — from secure identity verification to loan disbursement platforms. I believe technology should be both powerful and trustworthy, especially in industries where the stakes are high.

  • Led security audits for fintech platforms serving thousands of users
  • Built loan disbursement systems with real-time BVN & credit scoring
  • Developed cybersecurity training content with 10k+ views
  • Founded multiple tech ventures solving African market problems
Lagos, Nigeria Open to Remote Consulting Available
Praise Obuero
Praise Obuero
Cybersecurity Engineer & Backend Dev
Available
Security-First Engineering
Every system I build starts with threat modeling — not as an afterthought, but as a foundation.
Scalable Systems Thinking
I architect backends that handle growth gracefully, from MVP to enterprise without rearchitecting.
Product-Driven Development
Technical decisions always align with real-world impact — I ship things that matter.
02 — Skills

Technical Expertise

A security-first full-stack skill set — from offensive exploitation and defensive monitoring to production-grade backend systems.

Penetration Testing
90%
Vulnerability Assessment
88%
GRC & Compliance
85%
Threat Modeling
87%
OWASP & Secure SDLC
91%
Exploit Development
80%
Social Engineering
78%
Red Team Operations
82%
SIEM & Log Analysis
87%
Security Hardening
90%
Incident Response
85%
Threat Intelligence
83%
Blue Team / SOC Ops
84%
Firewall & IDS/IPS
82%
Malware Analysis
76%
Digital Forensics
74%
Laravel / PHP
93%
RESTful API Design
92%
MySQL / PostgreSQL
88%
Node.js
78%
Redis & Caching
80%
Microservices
75%
Linux / Ubuntu
90%
Docker
82%
Git & CI/CD
88%
VPS & Nginx
85%
AWS (EC2, S3)
72%
Monitoring & Logging
78%
Paystack / Monnify
93%
Flutterwave
90%
BVN / Dojah KYC
88%
Credit Scoring Logic
85%
Webhook Systems
87%
Loan Disbursement
89%

Tools & Technologies

Burp Suite Metasploit Nmap Wireshark OWASP ZAP Kali Linux Splunk ELK Stack Snort Suricata OSSEC CrowdStrike Laravel PHP MySQL PostgreSQL Redis Docker Nginx Git Linux Paystack API Monnify Dojah Flutterwave REST APIs Postman VS Code GitHub AWS Cloudflare
03 — Projects

Real-World Projects

Deployed systems solving real security and fintech challenges — click any project to read the full case study.

Security

TrustCheck

Cybersecurity Vetting Platform

Organisations lacked a reliable way to assess the security posture of third-party vendors and partners before granting system access, leaving them exposed to supply-chain attacks.

Laravel PHP Python Nmap +4
Fintech

SwiftQuid

Intelligent Loan Disbursement System

Traditional loan systems in Nigeria are slow, opaque, and rife with fraud. Lenders lacked real-time identity verification and automated credit decisioning to disburse loans safely at scale.

Laravel MySQL Dojah API Monnify +4
Verification

Signage Monitoring System

QR-Based Field Verification Platform

Field signage and physical asset compliance was tracked manually, leading to unverified reports, ghost assets, and no real-time visibility for operations teams.

Laravel MySQL QR Code Engine Geolocation API +2
SOC / Monitoring

PEA Tech Security Monitor

Wazuh SIEM + Custom Alert Backend

PEA Tech had no visibility into endpoint activity, file integrity changes, or network anomalies across their infrastructure. Without a centralised monitoring system, threats could persist undetected and incident response was entirely reactive.

Wazuh Laravel Wazuh REST API PHP +4
Security

Coderyx Guard

SOC Infrastructure as a Service

Most SMEs and growing businesses face enterprise-grade cyber threats but cannot afford to build or staff a 24/7 Security Operations Centre. They operate blind — with no visibility into active threats, zero incident response capability, and no compliance posture.

Laravel ELK Stack Splunk Python +4
Monitoring

idBuddy

Social Media Impersonation Monitor

Executives, influencers, and brands increasingly fall victim to social media impersonation — fake accounts steal audiences, spread misinformation, and commit fraud under real identities. Manual detection is slow, reactive, and inconsistent across platforms.

Laravel Python Web Scraping MySQL +4

Have a project in mind?

04 — Services

What I Can Do For You

From security assessments to full-stack fintech systems — tailored engagements for startups, scaleups, and enterprise.

Cybersecurity Audits

Find your vulnerabilities before attackers do.

Comprehensive security assessments covering web application penetration testing, network vulnerability scans, OWASP Top 10 analysis, and detailed remediation roadmaps. Delivered as executive-ready reports.

Deliverables
  • Penetration test report
  • OWASP compliance check
  • Attack surface map
  • Remediation roadmap
Most Popular

Secure System Design

Architecture built to withstand real-world threats.

Threat modeling, secure API design, authentication & authorization architecture, and code review — ensuring your system is hardened at the design stage, not patched after launch.

Deliverables
  • Threat model document
  • Secure architecture blueprint
  • Auth & access control design
  • Secure coding review

Backend & API Development

Robust, scalable APIs engineered for production.

Full-cycle backend development using Laravel — from database schema design to RESTful API development, caching strategies, and deployment. Built with security, performance, and maintainability in mind.

Deliverables
  • Scalable REST API
  • Database architecture
  • Authentication system
  • Full deployment & docs

Fintech Integration

Payments, KYC, and credit systems that just work.

End-to-end integration of Paystack, Monnify, Flutterwave, and KYC providers like Dojah. Includes webhook handling, reconciliation systems, and fraud prevention logic baked in.

Deliverables
  • Payment gateway integration
  • BVN / NIN KYC verification
  • Webhook & reconciliation system
  • Fraud prevention layer

Training & Consulting

Level up your team's security knowledge.

Tailored cybersecurity training for development teams, covering secure coding practices, OWASP awareness, threat modeling workshops, and GRC fundamentals — delivered online or in-person.

Deliverables
  • Customised training curriculum
  • Hands-on workshops
  • Team security assessment
  • GRC advisory sessions
Not sure what you need?
Book a free 30-min discovery call. I'll help you figure out the best path forward.
05 — Why Me

Why Clients Trust Me

A track record built on delivered results, security-first principles, and honest communication.

5+
Years in Cybersecurity & Development
20+
Systems Built & Secured
3+
Fintech Ventures Founded
0
Security Incidents on Delivered Projects

Security Is My First Language

I don't just test for vulnerabilities — I design systems so they don't exist in the first place. Every API endpoint, every auth flow, every database query is written with an attacker's mindset.

Real-World Production Experience

I've shipped fintech systems handling millions in loan disbursements, KYC pipelines processing thousands of verifications, and monitoring systems for field operations teams.

I Speak Business & Engineering

Clients get clear, jargon-free communication. I translate complex security findings into business risk language that non-technical stakeholders understand and can act on.

Proven Methodology

My security assessments follow industry frameworks: OWASP, NIST, PTES, and ISO 27001 principles — not guesswork. Every engagement is structured, documented, and reproducible.

Reliable Delivery

I respect timelines. All engagements start with clear scope, defined milestones, and weekly check-ins. Projects are delivered on time with complete documentation.

Long-Term Partnership Mindset

I don't disappear after delivery. My clients often engage me for ongoing security reviews, feature development, and incident response — I become part of their extended team.

“
Security is not a feature you add. It's a discipline you practice from the first line of code to the last deployment script. My work is built on that conviction.
PO
Praise Obuero
Cybersecurity Engineer & Tech Founder
06 — Thought Leadership

Content & Teaching

I share what I learn — making cybersecurity and backend engineering accessible through YouTube and LinkedIn.

YouTube LinkedIn
🔐 Offensive Security
YouTube

Brute Force Attacks Explained

A deep dive into how brute force attacks work, common toolsets used by attackers, and practical defences every developer should implement.

12k+ views
Watch
🏗️ Architecture
LinkedIn

Secure Architecture for Fintech

How to design financial systems that are secure by default — covering authentication, data encryption, API security, and audit logging.

8k+ views
Read
🎯 Pentesting
YouTube

Real Penetration Test Stories

Anonymised real-world audit stories — what vulnerabilities I found, how I reported them, and what the business impact would have been if exploited.

15k+ views
Watch
📋 GRC
LinkedIn

GRC for Startup CTOs

A practical guide to Governance, Risk & Compliance for early-stage companies — what you actually need, what you can defer, and how to avoid compliance debt.

5k+ views
Read
⚙️ Backend Security
YouTube

Laravel Security Best Practices

A practical walkthrough of Laravel's built-in security features — CSRF protection, SQL injection prevention, XSS, mass assignment protection, and secure file uploads.

9k+ views
Watch
💳 Fintech
LinkedIn

Building Fraud-Resistant Payment APIs

How to integrate Paystack and Monnify securely — webhook validation, signature verification, idempotency keys, and preventing replay attacks.

6k+ views
Read
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07 — Contact

Let's Build Something Secure

Have a project, security concern, or just want to explore possibilities? Reach out — I respond within 24 hours.

WhatsApp
+234 805 441 6422
Fastest response — typically within 2 hours
Email
Praiseajirioghene@gmail.com
For detailed project briefs and proposals
LinkedIn
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Connect for networking and opportunities
Working With Me
Response Time < 24 hours
Availability Remote / On-site (Lagos)
Engagement Style Fixed-scope or retainer
Languages English (fluent)

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