Simon Lukalo

Background

About Simon Lukalo

I am a Finance and Economics graduate with a growing focus on cybersecurity and IT systems support—driven by a passion for safeguarding digital infrastructure and enabling secure, data-driven decision-making in both public and private sectors. While my academic foundation lies in financial analysis, audit, and economic policy, I am actively transitioning into the technology space with hands-on experience in endpoint security, vulnerability assessments, and secure systems operations. I recently completed a Cybersecurity Internship at Newnham Services International Ltd and earned Cisco certifications in Cybersecurity Fundamentals and Endpoint Security. My skillset bridges analytical finance with technical cybersecurity—combining Excel, Power BI, and decision modeling with secure file handling, risk identification, and basic log monitoring. This unique intersection equips me to support organizations where financial integrity, data protection, and operational resilience go hand-in-hand. I am especially inspired by the evolving role of cybersecurity in financial governance, ESG auditing, and sustainable development—including in sectors like clean energy financing and digital public infrastructure. In past roles, I’ve contributed to both audit and IT efforts, from digitizing sensitive finance documents to supporting phishing awareness sessions and access control audits. As I build my career in audit and tech, I aim to contribute to values-driven organizations with a strong commitment to transparency, ethical systems, and secure growth. I thrive in dynamic, collaborative teams and am eager to continue learning, adapting, and delivering meaningful impact—whether through robust audits or secure digital operations. Long-term, I envision a multidisciplinary path that merges economics, sustainability, and cybersecurity—with the goal of advancing resilient institutions and informed, secure policymaking in an increasingly digital world.