SHAKIRU EKUNDAYO BAKARE
Multimedia Specialist & Cybersecurity Researcher
Lagos, NG.About
Multidisciplinary professional with over 9 years of experience in Cinematography and Video Editing, now strategically expanding into Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking. Expertly combines visual storytelling and technical post-production with hands-on network security, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessment. Dedicated to delivering secure, high-quality digital assets and protecting critical technical infrastructures through meticulous problem-solving and advanced technical expertise.
Work
Db Visuals Media
|Freelance Multimedia Specialist & Cybersecurity Researcher
Lagos, Nigeria, Nigeria
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Summary
Led comprehensive multimedia production and concurrently developed expertise in cybersecurity research, delivering high-quality visual content while enhancing digital security protocols for diverse clients.
Highlights
Directed and captured professional video footage and photography for over 50 corporate events, weddings, and commercials, consistently exceeding client expectations for visual quality and narrative impact.
Managed end-to-end post-production workflows, integrating advanced color grading, sound design, and visual effects using Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve, reducing project delivery times by 15%.
Translated complex creative briefs into emotionally engaging visual narratives for social media and documentaries, increasing audience engagement by an average of 25% for client campaigns.
Conducted comprehensive vulnerability assessments and penetration testing labs using Kali Linux and Parrot OS, identifying critical security flaws in simulated network infrastructures.
Performed in-depth network analysis and credential auditing with tools like Netcat, Metasploit, and Bloodhound CE, uncovering and documenting over 30 potential security vulnerabilities.
Configured and managed virtualized environments using VMware and VirtualBox to simulate secure network infrastructures, facilitating robust testing and analysis of security protocols.
Authored detailed technical procedures and security findings using Obsidian, improving knowledge management efficiency and enabling rapid deployment of security countermeasures.
Volunteer
Church
|Media Crew
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Summary
Contributed to visual communications and event support as a dedicated member of the Media Crew, enhancing congregational engagement through high-quality media content.
Highlights
Supported live event coverage and visual communications, ensuring seamless media delivery for weekly services and special events.
Assisted in the production and editing of multimedia content, enhancing the quality and reach of organizational messages.
Education
Digital Fortress Limited
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Diploma
Multimedia
Agege Vocational Training Centre
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Certificate
Digital Skills
Lagos Film School
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Diploma
Video Editing/Cinematography
National Open University of Nigeria
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BSc
Mass Communication
Languages
English
Certificates
Cybersecurity Certificate of Completion
Issued By
Various Institutions / Self-Study
Ethical Hacking Scholarship Program
Issued By
Tech4Africans
Skills
Technical & Cybersecurity
Penetration Testing, Kali Linux, Parrot OS, Network Security, Metasploit, Netcat, Analysis, Bloodhound CE, Active Directory, Virtualization, VMware, VirtualBox, DevOps/Tools, Linux Terminal, Python, RAG.
Creative & Media Production
Video Editing, Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Cinematography, Camera Ops, Lighting, Photography, Visual Storytelling, Composition, Design, Canva, Storyboarding, Color Grading, Direction, Creative Direction, Sound Sync.