Software Developer → Building a foundation in IAM & Cloud Security 📍 Calgary, Canada · 🌐 Bilingual (FR / EN)
After several years in software development, I discovered a true passion for Identity & Access Management (IAM) — the field where technology meets trust.
I’m now expanding my knowledge toward Cloud Security, a promising domain that complements IAM principles.
I’m currently building a solid foundation in cybersecurity and identity management — learning the fundamentals that will lead to expertise in SailPoint IIQ, Keycloak, Azure AD, and DevSecOps through hands-on labs and structured learning.
🧭 Currently: Phase 1 – Cybersecurity Foundations (Oct → Dec 2025) Learning Google Cybersecurity Certificate (Courses 1–2) · TryHackMe · Linux Basics
“Patience doesn’t just build skills — it builds meaning.” 🌿
| Phase | Focus | Tools / Goals |
|---|---|---|
| 🌱 1. Foundations (Oct → Dec 2025) | Build strong cybersecurity fundamentals | Google Cybersecurity (C1–C2) · TryHackMe · Linux · GitHub Workflow |
| 🔐 2. IAM Specialization (Dec 2025 → Mar 2026) | Gain hands-on IAM experience and complete Google Cert | SailPoint IIQ · Keycloak · Azure AD · OAuth2 / SAML · SC-300 |
| ☁️ 3. Cloud & DevSecOps (Apr → Dec 2026) | Integrate IAM with Cloud & Automation | Terraform · AWS/Azure IAM · CI/CD Pipelines · Secrets Management |
| 💼 4. Visibility & Consolidation (2027) | Showcase expertise & mentor others | Portfolio · LinkedIn Reflections · AWS Security Specialty |
From fundamentals to IAM and Cloud automation — each repository reflects a step in my cybersecurity journey.
🔗 security-fundamentals-lab A structured learning lab documenting cybersecurity fundamentals — from Google Cybersecurity Certificate modules to TryHackMe rooms and GitHub practice issues.
🔗 secure-identity-api A Spring Boot & JWT project simulating secure authentication and role-based access control — the foundation of IAM logic.
🔗 iam-integration-lab A demo environment for SailPoint IdentityIQ integration, exploring provisioning flows and identity lifecycle management.
🔗 cloud-security-automation Hands-on experiments with Terraform, Azure, and security automation — focusing on least privilege and secure configurations.
📌 Pinned below on my GitHub profile for quick access.
🎓 Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate (Courses 1–8) 🪶 Microsoft SC-300 — Identity & Access Administrator ☁️ AWS Security Specialty (2026 planned)
🧠 Currently exploring Pre-Security and Introduction to Cybersecurity rooms on TryHackMe. Progress badge coming soon 🔒
Languages: Java • Python • Bash • YAML Cloud: Azure • AWS IAM / Security: SailPoint IIQ • Keycloak • Azure AD • OAuth2 • SAML Automation: Terraform • GitHub Actions • Docker
| Platform | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 💻 GitHub Workspace | Active repositories documenting my labs and notes | github.com/ndeya97 |
| 🧭 Roadmap (2025–2027) | Structured plan for my cybersecurity transition | notion.so/.../public-roadmap |
| 🪶 Weekly Reflections | Learning summaries updated weekly | notion.so/.../public-reflections |
| Follow my professional journey and reflections | linkedin.com/in/ndeyeawadiop |
🌿 Each lab, each post, each step is a seed of growth. 🌱