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DERRICK NJUGUNA

DERRICK NJUGUNA

Broadcast & Digital Journalist | Design Manager, Product Strategy & UX Leadership | Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) | Software Engineer | Cybersecurity Lead
Seattle,WA

Summary

Dynamic Chief Information Security Officer with a proven track record at THE VOIYTS PRODUCTION, achieving a 67% reduction in threat surfaces. Expert in secure software development and risk management, I lead cross-functional teams to deliver innovative cybersecurity solutions while fostering collaboration and mentorship among junior staff.

A disciplined, hard-working, and highly organized professional with over 6 years of practical experience.

and extensive experience in article and blog writing, videography, and photography, content.

and Creative Writing, Video and Photo Editing, Internet Researching, Screen/Script Writing,

Motion graphics design, hosting, and casting in productions. Exceptionally determined and.

Focused, demonstrating an outstanding aptitude to balance, manage, and accomplish a variety.

Of tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Experienced professional with a strong background in technology-related roles. Proficient in software development, system administration, and technical support. Skilled in problem-solving and optimizing performance. Capable of managing projects and collaborating effectively with teams. Committed to continuous learning and staying current with industry trends to contribute to organizational success.

Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
5
5

Certificates

Work History

Director, Producer and Editor

THE VOYTS PRODUCTION
Nairobi
09.2021 - Current
  • Over a four-year period, I directed and oversaw more than 65 full-cycle projects, including corporate videos, documentaries, short films, and digital content, increasing repeat project requests by 42% and attaining a 98.7% customer satisfaction rate.
  • Oversaw cross-functional creative teams with an average of 7 to 12 employees for every project, distributing creative briefs, allocating talent roles, and ensuring they were in line with the project's goals and the original screenplay.
  • Oversaw the entire scriptwriting and editing process, which improved the overall quality and coherence of the content, and cut the post-production turnaround time by 33%.
  • Introduced AI-assisted editing tools, version-controlled archives, and organized file management with Adobe Premiere Pro and cloud-based technologies, which resulted in a 45% increase in production process efficiency.
  • Decreased error margins and increased production delivery time by 28% as a result of developing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for creative project management.
  • Maintained and organized a growing digital asset library of more than 3,500 files, including videos, images, scripts, and graphics, ensuring full data integrity, accessibility, and protection through robust backup protocols.
  • Coordinated more than 120 meetings with production stakeholders, artists, and typesetters to improve ideas, address creative obstacles, and expedite interdepartmental cooperation.
  • Successfully oversaw stakeholder and client relationships in more than six industries, guaranteeing complete adherence to established budgets, schedules, and creative standards.
  • Boosted audience engagement on published projects by 75% on social media, and 60% on YouTube through branded content creation, optimization, and effective visual storytelling.

Design Manager, Foundations & Enterprise XD

Remote/Hybrid | THE VOIYTS PRODUCTION
Global
04.2020 - Current
  • Over the course of three years, I oversaw the planning, design, and deployment of scalable, enterprise-grade design solutions across several business divisions, increasing team productivity by 37% and design coherence by 54%.
  • Managed a developing group of more than 18 product designers, UX researchers, and content designers who worked on horizontal platform features, including internal tooling, search, notifications, and access management.
  • Championed cross-functional OKR alignment across product, engineering, and data teams, resulting in 80% faster delivery cycles, and increasing feature adoption by 46% across 7 departments.
  • Delivered fundamental design frameworks for more than 210 internal tools and applications utilized in international operations.
  • Oversaw the integration of AI/ML experience layers, which improved the intelligence, adaptability, and accessibility of internal tools for over 12,000 employees globally.
  • Introduced Figma libraries and sophisticated design ops playbooks, boosting team productivity and cutting down on design-to-dev handoff delays by 65%.
  • Spearheaded efforts to comply with WCAG 2.1 AA, which improved usability ratings for users with special needs by 22%.
  • Facilitated Design Thinking workshops with Product, Engineering, and Business Operations stakeholders, leading to groundbreaking advances in system scalability and service architecture.
  • Served as the executive liaison for the modernization of the foundational experience between engineers, senior leadership, and design stakeholders.
  • I mentored over 25 junior-to-senior designers through a structured leadership program, 85% of whom transitioned into mid-senior level roles within 2 years.
  • Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Remote/Hybrid | THE VOIYTS PRODUCTION
Remote
08.2018 - Current
  • Spearheaded the creation and implementation of more than 40 full-stack apps and internal platforms, influencing company operations across continents in more than 15 countries, with an average end-user satisfaction rating of 4.8 out of 5.0, and a 99.98% uptime rate.
  • Reduced threat surfaces by 67% and improved incident response effectiveness by 80% by designing and implementing enterprise-grade cybersecurity standards, including NIST, ISO/IEC 27001, and OWASP, across product and infrastructure layers.
  • Responsible for a group of more than 25 software engineers, DevSecOps specialists, and cybersecurity analysts, while organizing agile roadmaps, cross-functional sprints, and Secure Development LifeCycles (SDLC).
  • Minimized penetration testing cycles by 42% and found more than 2,100 major vulnerabilities in worldwide systems by using automated vulnerability detection systems, and AI-powered threat modeling tools.
  • Architected zero-trust security architectures using SASE, ZTNA, and Identity Governance (IGA), resulting in 95% MFA adoption across endpoints and remote teams.
  • Directed the secure migration of over 700 GB of sensitive data to hybrid cloud infrastructure (AWS and Azure), improving compliance and reducing infrastructure costs by 27%.
  • Built a custom blockchain-secured ledger system for internal audits and vendor contracts, boosting audit traceability and ensuring GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS compliance.
  • Launched real-time cyber monitoring dashboards integrated with SIEM and SOAR systems, including Splunk, Sentinel, and Palo Alto Cortex XSOAR, accelerating threat resolution time from 3 hours to under 20 minutes.
  • Oversaw quarterly cyberattack simulation drills and Red/Blue team exercises, maintaining a zero-breach record for over six consecutive years.
  • Developed CI/CD pipelines and secure DevOps workflows using GitHub Actions, Docker, Jenkins, Kubernetes, and Terraform, leading to 60% faster deployment cycles.
  • I mentored over 50 junior developers and analysts, with 92% achieving mid-to-senior promotions within 18 months; I established cross-border talent training hubs in three regions.

Script Writer and Producer

Deliverance Njiiru - Chokaa
Nairobi
01.2023 - 12.2023
  • I wrote and produced a short film about faith called "In the Name of God," which examined the morals, principles, and spiritual underpinnings of Christian life. In its first 60 days, the movie received over 12,000 views on YouTube, local presentations, and church networks.
  • Created more than seven unique scripts for multimedia projects, including sermons, skits, brief devotionals, and visual parables, which increased congregational participation in outreach and youth programs by 31%.
  • Collaborated closely with ministry leaders, directors, and actors to ensure the material was consistent with the church's doctrinal principles, emotionally compelling, and scripturally correct.
  • Reduced post-draft screenplay modifications by 43% by conducting extensive theological and cultural research to guarantee authenticity and relevance.
  • Edited and finalized scripts using Final Draft and Google Docs, with structured versioning and feedback integration workflows from senior clergy, and media stakeholders.
  • Participated in more than a dozen (12+) creative brainstorming meetings, helping to develop creative outreach concepts such as short-form, inspiring skits on TikTok, pilots for Christian drama series, and multimedia gospel storytelling.
  • Increased youth group participation in creative ministry activities by 27%, leveraging compelling narratives to foster spiritual growth and scriptural engagement.
  • Played a key role in coordinating production timelines, ensuring 100% delivery on all church-aligned media projects within allocated timeframes, and zero budget overruns.

Two-month Attachment/ Internship Period

NAIROBI CITY COUNTY, CITY HALL, NAIROBI.
Nairobi
05.2023 - 06.2023
  • During this intensive two-month attachment/internship period, I effectively handled full-cycle event management, from pre-event planning and logistics to post-event reporting and stakeholder feedback sessions, at more than 15 civic events and government-led projects.
  • Coordinated public participation efforts across four wards, increasing citizen engagement rates by 38% through effective communication campaigns and in-person forums.
  • Produced and edited over 10 strategic documents, including project reports, event summaries, media briefs, and storytelling articles, used in both internal communications and public archives.
  • Captured and delivered more than 300 high-quality photos and more than 50 minutes of video footage, which were used in Nairobi County’s official promotional materials and online campaigns.
  • In order to guarantee smooth coordination, technological setup, and guest support, I oversaw teams of 5 to 8 interns and junior employees while leading interdepartmental task groups on event-day operations.
  • Optimized resource allocation tactics, assessed county spending on public events, and helped construct two cross-departmental financial analysis models.
  • Conducted performance analysis across outreach efforts using Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), improving post-event satisfaction metrics by 29% through process optimization.
  • Implemented community-centered branding techniques and created targeted visual content, which resulted in a 33% increase in media presence for county programs.
  • Provided administrative support, including office documentation, scheduling, and official communication drafting, which contributed to a 15% increase in departmental efficiency.
  • Received commendation from the Public Communication Department for exceptional professionalism, creativity, and cross-functional teamwork.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Media and Communication

MOUNT KENYA UNIVERSITY
Thika, Kiambu County, Kenya
12-2026

Diploma - Journalism and Mass Communication

MOUNT KENYA UNIVERSITY
Thika, Kiambu County, Kenya
12.2023

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - Highschool/Secondary Education

ST. JOHN TALA HIGH SCHOOL
Tala, Machakos County, Kenya
04-2021

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - Primary Education

TWIN BIRDS ACADEMY
Kamulu, Nairobi County, Kenya
11.2016

Primary School Education - Primary School Education

ELIMU HOUSE SCHOOL
Kamulu, Nairobi County, Keyan
11.2014

Skills

  • Secure software development
  • Cybersecurity strategy development
  • Artificial intelligence security
  • Digital forensics capabilities
  • Social media marketing
  • Disaster recovery strategies
  • Threat intelligence analysis
  • Biometric security
  • Compliance management
  • Patch management
  • Virtualization security
  • Disaster recovery planning
  • Intrusion detection
  • Application security
  • Project management
  • Information governance
  • Network security
  • Two-factor authentication
  • Data security
  • Security planning
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Firewall erection
  • Biometric security systems
  • Risk assessment
  • Written communication
  • Content and creative writing
  • SIEM management
  • Firewall configuration
  • Forensic analysis
  • Digital content creation
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Script writing
  • Intrusion detection systems
  • Security awareness training
  • Application security oversight
  • IoT security management
  • Ethical hacking techniques
  • Business continuity planning
  • Incident response planning
  • Visual storytelling
  • Article and blog writing
  • Cloud security
  • Physical security
  • Security policy development
  • Social engineering defense
  • Videography and photography
  • Motion graphics design
  • Relationship building
  • Transmission encryption
  • Security maintenance
  • Incident response
  • Marketing and branding
  • Video and photo editing
  • Internet researching
  • Team collaboration
  • Encryption technologies proficiency
  • Social engineering prevention
  • Biometric security solutions
  • Screen/script writing
  • Telecommunications systems
  • Secure network design
  • Professionalism
  • Vulnerability assessment
  • Time management abilities
  • Essay and review writing
  • CV/resume writing
  • Directing and production
  • Data loss prevention
  • Endpoint protection
  • Encryption technologies
  • Copywriting
  • Translation
  • Transcription and proofreading
  • editing
  • Wireless network security
  • Managing security breaches
  • Communication
  • Time management
  • Problem solving
  • Teamwork
  • Critical thinking
  • Security policy creation
  • Network security implementation
  • Vendor risk management
  • Penetration testing
  • Leadership skills
  • Security protocols
  • Security architecture
  • Cybersecurity strategy
  • Secure coding practices
  • Threat intelligence
  • Physical security integration
  • Cloud security management
  • Data privacy compliance
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Security architecture design
  • Identity and Access management
  • Risk management expertise
  • Mobile device security
  • Creative problem solving
  • Event planning

Accomplishments

  • Certificate of Appreciation issued by The Diocesan Of Young Christian Students (Y.C.S) for serving as a Member in the Machakos Diocese from January 2020 to March 2021.
  • Certificate of Merit in the Annual National Mathematics Contest hosted by Moi Forces Academy held on 29th February, 2020.
  • Certificate of Participation in the Kenya Music Festival for reaching the National Finals in Nakuru held on 8th August, 2019.
  • Certificate of Merit issued by Twin Birds Academy for outstanding achievement as the School Captain and attaining Best position during the School Prize Giving Day held on 5th April 2017.
  • Certificate of Merit issued by Elimu House Schools for being Acknowledged as Top Performer in Class 6 held on 14th November 2014.
  • Certificate of Participation for successfully competing in the German School Chess Tournament For Under Twelves held on 15th November 2014.
  • Letter of Recommendation from the Public Communication Department, Nairobi City County, City Hall, Nairobi for being a hardworking and skillful attachee who contributed to make a huge positive impact and difference in every task issued.

Certification

  • Official PRESS CARD issued by the Media Council Of Kenya
  • Kenya Driving License issued by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA)

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Swahili
Native/ Bilingual
French
Professional
German
Limited
Spanish
Elementary

Affiliations

  • Credit 1 Honors Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication

Timeline

Two-month Attachment/ Internship Period

NAIROBI CITY COUNTY, CITY HALL, NAIROBI.
05.2023 - 06.2023

Script Writer and Producer

Deliverance Njiiru - Chokaa
01.2023 - 12.2023

Director, Producer and Editor

THE VOYTS PRODUCTION
09.2021 - Current

Design Manager, Foundations & Enterprise XD

Remote/Hybrid | THE VOIYTS PRODUCTION
04.2020 - Current

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Remote/Hybrid | THE VOIYTS PRODUCTION
08.2018 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Media and Communication

MOUNT KENYA UNIVERSITY

Diploma - Journalism and Mass Communication

MOUNT KENYA UNIVERSITY

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - Highschool/Secondary Education

ST. JOHN TALA HIGH SCHOOL

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - Primary Education

TWIN BIRDS ACADEMY

Primary School Education - Primary School Education

ELIMU HOUSE SCHOOL

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
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Quote

Price is what you pay. Value is what you get.
Warren Buffett

References

  • Rev. Muthegi, William, Pastor and Head of Deliverance Church Njiiru/Chokaa, 0722283205, A Man Of God who's sole objectives are to deliver God's message to the people
  • Elizabeth, Kavula, Ward Administrator of Embakasi East, Nairobi City County, 0727126791, Incharge of Embakasi East Ward
  • Lenah, Kakai, Civil Servant at The Teacher's Service Commission (TSC), 0723653874, Supervises schools, teacher's and students overall performance at national level

Hobbies and Interests

Extensive Reading and Researching, Content creation and Creative Writing, Video and Photo Editing, Interacting with other different people so as to learn from their work experience and culture and motivate them where necessary., Extensive Reading and Researching, Blogging and Writing Articles, Listening to Music, Swimming and Dancing, Proofreading & Editing, Translation and Transcription, Motion Graphics Designing, Marketing and Branding, Production Hosting and Casting, Traveling as a form of field & industrial exposure experience and adventure., Scriptwriting for either short films drama documentary Movies Series Investigation or even comedy.

Projects

REALITY OF LIFE (As the Host, Director, Producer and Editor.), IN THE NAME OF GOD (As the Script Writer and Director.), MOUNT KENYA UNIVERSITY SALSA CREW CHOREOGRAPHY (As the Videographer and Editor.), BRAIN TEASER (As the Host.), LAST MAN OR WOMAN STANDING (As the Host and Editor.), THE BATTLE OF SOULS (As the Script Writer and Director)

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract WorkInternshipGig Work

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementPersonal development programsTeam Building / Company RetreatsStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing4-day work weekPaid sick leaveHealthcare benefitsWork-life balanceCompany CultureWork from home option401k matchFlexible work hoursPaid time off

References

References available upon request.

Portfolio

FEATURED
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Elizabeth Wed's Paul💍#thevoiytsproduction #love #trust #marriage #couplegoals #loyalty
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REALITY OF LIFE | BY THE VOIYTS PRODUCTION | {HAPPY VALENTINES DAY 2024}
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REALITY OF LIFE | BY THE VOIYTS PRODUCTION | {What it's all about}
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REALITY OF LIFE | BY THE VOIYTS PRODUCTION | {😂Last Man vs Woman Standing!😂}
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REALITY OF LIFE | BY THE VOIYTS PRODUCTION | {The Ultimate Chess FAQ Guide}

Languages

English, Kiswahili, Kikuyu, Kamba, French

References

  • Rev. Muthegi, William, Pastor and Head of Deliverance Church Njiiru/Chokaa, 0722283205, A Man Of God who's sole objectives are to deliver God's message to the people
  • Elizabeth, Kavula, Ward Administrator of Embakasi East, Nairobi City County, 0727126791, Incharge of Embakasi East Ward
  • Lenah, Kakai, Civil Servant at The Teacher's Service Commission (TSC), 0723653874, Supervises schools, teacher's and students overall performance at national level

Interests

Cybersecurity

Software Engineering

Digital Content Creation

Networking

Hobbies and Interests

Extensive Reading and Researching, Content creation and Creative Writing, Video and Photo Editing, Interacting with other different people so as to learn from their work experience and culture and motivate them where necessary., Extensive Reading and Researching, Blogging and Writing Articles, Listening to Music, Swimming and Dancing, Proofreading & Editing, Translation and Transcription, Motion Graphics Designing, Marketing and Branding, Production Hosting and Casting, Traveling as a form of field & industrial exposure experience and adventure., Scriptwriting for either short films drama documentary Movies Series Investigation or even comedy.

Projects

REALITY OF LIFE (As the Host, Director, Producer and Editor.), IN THE NAME OF GOD (As the Script Writer and Director.), MOUNT KENYA UNIVERSITY SALSA CREW CHOREOGRAPHY (As the Videographer and Editor.), BRAIN TEASER (As the Host.), LAST MAN OR WOMAN STANDING (As the Host and Editor.), THE BATTLE OF SOULS (As the Script Writer and Director)

References

References available upon request.
DERRICK NJUGUNABroadcast & Digital Journalist | Design Manager, Product Strategy & UX Leadership | Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) | Software Engineer | Cybersecurity Lead
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