I am a Cybersecurity and Cloud Instructor with a passion for helping beginners, professionals, and organizations build practical, job-ready skills that transform careers and strengthen digital environments.Over the past 4+ years, I’ve trained learners, employees, interns, and teams across Ghana, the UK, the US, and remote settings in key areas such as:• Cybersecurity awareness &amp; workforce upskilling• Cloud fundamentals (AWS &amp; Azure)• Cyber defense, incident response &amp; threat intelligence• Governance, Risk &amp; Compliance (GRC)• Hands-on labs, simulations, and project-based learning• Human risk reduction (phishing, social engineering, digital hygiene)I’ve delivered training and programs for:AmaliTech • IIPGH • CyBlack • IPMC Ghana • ClickSafe Consult • LinkedIn Learning • CyberSafe Foundation • Virtually Testing FoundationThrough ClickSafe Consult, I mentor career changers, students, and early-career professionals, helping them gain: Technical skills (Cloud + Cyber)Career direction and mentorshipHands-on projects &amp; portfoliosStudy roadmaps and certificationsReal employability supportMy mission is simple:Make cybersecurity and cloud education accessible, practical, and life-changing for Africans and global learners entering tech.I believe digital transformation begins with people — and I’m passionate about helping organizations build a security-aware workforce, empowering teams with real-world skills, and preparing young professionals for local and remote job opportunities.If your company, training program, or community needs:• Cybersecurity awareness training• Cloud upskilling for teams• Technical curriculum development• Digital safety workshops• Mentorship for early-career talent• Consultation in cybersecurity or cloudlet’s connect. I’m always open to collaboration, partnerships, and opportunities to teach, speak, or contribute to empowering the next generation of tech professionals.YouTube : https://youtu.be/HiRwSmolaz4

Racheal Popoola

“Certificates get attention. Labs build confidence”.


I see this a lot as a trainer.

Learners rush certifications - and that’s not wrong.

Certs matter.  They open doors.

But labs are what make you comfortable when the door opens.

Certificates test what you know.
Labs test what you can do when things don’t work the first time.

In labs, you learn how to:
 • Break things
 • Read errors
 • Troubleshoot calmly
 • Understand why something failed
 • Build muscle memory

That confidence shows up in interviews, projects, and real roles.

My advice?
Don’t choose one over the other.

Use certificates as structure.
Use labs as experience.

That combination is what turns learning into skill.

If you’re currently studying:
 👉 Are you doing enough hands-on practice alongside your certifications?

Drop a 💻 if you’re committed to doing more labs this month.

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Something I’ve had to learn the hard way in tech:


You can’t say yes to everything.🫠

Early in my journey, every opportunity looked like the opportunity.
Every role, invite, program and trend, I wanted to do all of it. 

It felt like I was making progress just by being busy.

But at some point, I realised something important:

Being active isn’t the same as moving forward.

Some opportunities looked good on the surface but slowly pulled my time and energy away from what I was trying to build, as a trainer, mentor, and professional in cloud and cybersecurity.

What helped me was getting more intentional.

Now, before I commit, I ask myself:

 • Does this align with where I’m going?
 • Will this strengthen my skills or impact?
 • Will I be proud of the progress this creates?

If the answer is no, I’ve learned to pause.
Not because the opportunity is bad, but because it’s not aligned right now.

Focus has given me more clarity than hustle ever did.
And clarity has opened better doors.

In tech (and life), depth beats distraction every time.

P.S: What’s one thing you’ve learned to say no to recently?🤔

Zenith Bank (Ghana) Limited

Network and Application Security Engineer

- Played a crucial role in improving the overall security posture of a portfolio of 5 organizations by identifying and reporting security vulnerabilities through rigorous testing methodologies, including static and dynamic application testing.

- Developed and executed penetration testing plans for various client projects, leading to the discovery of multiple system vulnerabilities that had previously gone undetected, improving overall network security by 70%.

- Collaborated with development teams to prioritize and resolve identified security vulnerabilities, reducing the risk of potential data breaches by 80% within a month.

- Utilized advanced research techniques to identify previously unknown security flaws, reducing the risk of exploitation by 35% in client web applications and APIs.

-Conduct Application security assessments of web applications and API offered on bug bounty programs to disclose and responsibly report identified vulnerabilities.

Penetration Tester

Educ8Africa Ghana

Cybersecurity Programmes Coordinator

- Effectively resolved technical issues with customers and internal teams through thorough analysis and remote debugging resulting in improved customer satisfaction.

- Conducted extensive research and presented in-depth analysis and recommendations about systems vulnerabilities and security controls, resulting in the achievement of business goals.

Technical Business Development Executive

I am a multifaceted professional with over three(3) years of  experience as a Cybersecurity Professional. I am deeply passionate about cybersecurity, with a career punctuated by notable accomplishments that demonstrate my unwavering commitment to excellence. As a continually growing professional, ultimately committed to promoting organizational objectives and augmenting operational effectiveness, I specialize in:

- Web Application Security Assessments 
- Network Security Assessments 
- Vulnerability Assessments and Management
- Cloud Security

My unique blend of technical prowess, problem-solving skills, and a knack for fostering collaboration sets me apart as the ideal candidate for your organization.  Over the years, my unique achievements include; 

- Orchestrated a 70% security improvement in web applications for various client projects through meticulous penetration testing and vulnerability reporting.
- As a freelance Penetration Tester, I successfully executed penetration testing strategies, identifying previously unknown critical vulnerabilities in over three(3)  organization's web applications. 
- As a collaborative Catalyst, I rapidly reduced the risk of potential data exposures in an API by 80% in less than one(1) week on the team by collaborating with development teams to prioritize and address identified security vulnerabilities.
- As part of a development team, I utilized my audit expertise  to identify the risk of exploitation in customer web applications and APIs and reduced risk by 35% through Vulnerability research techniques
- Increased customer contentment by effectively resolving technical issues through in-depth analysis and remote debugging, resulting in enhanced customer relationships.
- As a team lead, I have led a team of mentors to coach over 200 students to participate in a Cybersecurity Certification Program with over 80% pass in international Exams.

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