Dr. Bright Gameli Mawudor

Dr. Bright Gameli Mawudor is a pioneering leader in the field of Cyber Security who has a strong commitment to shaping Africa's Cyber Resilience landscape. He is also the visionary founder of Africahackon, a Cyber Security collective dedicated to nurturing excellence through capacity building and fostering a vibrant community of experts across the continent.

A world-class academic, Dr. Bright earned his PhD in IT Convergence and Application Engineering with a specialization in Information Security from Pukyong National University, South Korea. His outstanding professionalism has earned him prestigious positions on Advisory Boards, including EC-Council Global Advisory Board Member for CTIA, Cybersafe Foundation, Moringa School.

With over a decade of experience in the Cyber Security industry, Dr. Mawudor possesses profound expertise in Cyber Security Strategy, Resilience, and system penetration testing. A seasoned speaker, he has captivated audiences at more than 260 Cyber Security conferences, and his wisdom has been shared with students at various universities and through contributions to prominent Cyber Security publications.

Recognition has been no stranger to him, as he was honored by Tribe of Hackers: Blue Team 2020 and acknowledged among the Top 40 Under 40 young entrepreneurs in Kenya for his exceptional achievements. Having worked with esteemed organizations such as Dimension Data/NTT, Cellulant, and Ushahidi, Dr. Mawudor has conducted numerous evaluations and selections of Cyber Security tools, successfully implementing cutting-edge IT security systems to safeguard critical business environments and mitigate risks.

A technically skilled expert, especially within the Cyber Security space, Dr. Bright is dedicated, collaborative, and exhibits excellent leadership qualities. His indomitable spirit drives him to shape a more secure digital future for Africa and beyond