Hello, I'm Akeem Jenkins

A Startup Janitor at Cloaked, focusing on encryption, compliance, IT, DevSecOps and Security.

I believe that technology is one of the greatest enablers of humanity. Whether it's something simple like the light bulb or as complex as a space shuttle, the constant pulse of advancing technology transforms the lives of every human on the planet.

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Skills (and gaps)

I’d rather be explicit than over-claim. Here’s what I’m strong at, what I’m growing, and what I’m not.

Strong

Areas where I’m confident delivering outcomes.

Information SecuritySecurity LeadershipOrg-wide ownership (IT + Cloud + Security + Product + Engineering)Budget ownership ($1M+/yr CAPEX/OPEX)Vendor management & contract negotiation (100+ vendors)Cloud SecurityAWS (EKS, EC2, S3, IAM, ALB/ELB, API Gateway, SSO, ECR, Security Hub)TerraformAWS Control TowerAWS Well-Architected FrameworkDevSecOpsCI/CD (GitHub Actions)CI pipeline authoring & platform engineeringGitHub Advanced Security (GHAS)KubernetesArgoCD (GitOps)Container Security (ECR/images)DockerIdentity & Access Management (Okta, SSO, CASB)Identity migrations (Okta → Rippling)Encryption & Encryption SDK development (Go)GRC (ISO 27001, ISO 27701, SOC 2 Type 1 & 2, PCI/DSS)Compliance Automation (Drata)Compliance program ownership (Series A → Series B)SOC 2 engineering controls enforcementApplication SecuritySupply Chain SecurityIncident Response & InvestigationWAF / IDS / IPSSASE / ZTNACloudflare (security gateway, Workers, edge compute, WAF, API protection)Linux (RedHat, Ubuntu, Fedora, SUSE)Bug bounty program ownership (HackerOne)Penetration testingObservability strategy & rollout (Datadog)Cloud security posture management (Wiz — 0 Critical Club)Scaling infra from 0 → 250k+ paying usersGo (Golang)Swift / SwiftUI (macOS native app development)PythonIT Operations (ITIL, JIRA Service Management)Agentic & AI tooling (Claude, Cursor, Gemini — increased org output by 25%)Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DHCP, VPN, NSX)VMware vSphere / NSX / vCloud DirectorHybrid cloud architecture (VMware + AWS)Post-Quantum Cryptography (Kyber768, Dilithium 2)Cryptographic AgilitySelf-replicating systems (security research)Patent development (15+ patents, 13+ granted — cryptographic agility, PQC, distributed systems)C-level executive engagementPresenting to VCsPublic speaking / conference presentationsProduct management & backlog prioritizationAgile / ScrumTeam leadership (up to 10 engineers/direct reports)Bilingual English/Japanese (business/professional level)HRIS / IT platform migrations (Okta → Rippling)Rippling (HRIS + IT platform)

Moderate

I’ve shipped here, but I’m not pretending it’s my core identity.

Node.jsMicroservices architectureDistributed systems architectureOffensive security tooling (CVE exploitation, network scanning, brute-forcing)Big data correlation & API integrationSecurity tooling (Wiz, AWS Security Hub, Mayhem, GHS)GitLabGoogle CloudInternal IT program buildout (tickets, onboarding, asset lifecycle)People management (director + security engineer)SaltStack (configuration management)ELK stack (centralized log analysis)Blockchain / Cardano (stake pool operation, Terraform deployment, FIPS 140-2 cold storage)Data center design & operations (15 MW scale, custom shipping container infrastructure)Cryptocurrency mining (PoW hardware, AI trading bots)EDI integrationVMware View (Horizon)Healthcare IT solutions engineeringAI/ML model implementation (security AI for spam/phishing detection)

Familiar

Useful supporting skills I can lean on as needed.

JavaPerlC/C++ (embedded firmware, printer firmware debugging)Visual BasicPHPXMLSQL / MySQLOpen source toolingOpenStackBash / Shell scriptingHyper-VKVMXenHP BladeSystem / InfiniBand (QDR/DDR)SAN / iSCSI / NetApp storage / HP Storage (MSA, EVA)NetSuite ERPThreadX RTOS (embedded OS profiling)BitBucketHP-UX (UNIX)Windows Server / Active DirectoryMicrosoft Azure

Gaps

Areas where I have less depth today (and won’t waste your time).

Mobile app development (iOS/Android)ML model training / research (beyond applied/security use-cases)Marketing (growth, demand gen, brand)Legal (contracts, corporate law)Finance (accounting, FP&A)

About Me

A passionate technologist with a diverse background from startups to the fortune 500

Professional Background

Currently, I work at Cloaked, a security and privacy company, where I serve as a Startup Janitor. My role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities including encryption, compliance, IT infrastructure, DevSecOps, and overall security.

I've had the privilege of being part of several startups throughout my career, each venturing into distinct domains - from kitchen equipment sales to Bitcoin mining solutions, cosmetics manufacturing, and software development in the security and privacy realm.

These experiences have taught me that startups can serve as fertile grounds for learning and connecting seemingly unrelated topics, while building diverse skill sets and broadening understanding of various industries.

Personal Interests & Hobbies

Japan & Japanese language

Cardano (ADA 4 Life)

Gardening & sustainable living

Crypto mining & blockchain technology

Solar Power and Batteries

Camping

Grip Sports & HIT Training via ARX

Philosophy

Projects

A mix of digital and physical projects that reflect my diverse interests

Digital Bits

JAMF FileVault Recovery Key Extractor

Open Source

A Go-based tool for extracting FileVault recovery keys from JAMF Pro. Features automatic computer discovery, dual API support, comprehensive audit logging, and CSV report generation for IT administrators.

GoJAMF Pro APIFileVaultmacOS SecurityIT Administration

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Security & Privacy Tools

Active

Developing encryption and compliance tools at Cloaked, focusing on protecting user data and ensuring regulatory compliance.

EncryptionComplianceDevSecOpsIT Security

Open Source Contributions

Ongoing

Contributing to various open source projects in the security and privacy space.

GitHubSecurityPrivacyOpen Source

Websites

ARX Locations

Live

A location-based service platform providing comprehensive location data and services.

Visit arxlocations.com

FastList

Live

An agentic, next-generation classified site built on the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Post, browse, and interact with listings using AI assistants or agents. Features instant photo posting, zip code-based listings, and seamless integration with LLMs.

MCPAI IntegrationClassifiedsAPI

Visit fastlist.org

Physical Things

Sustainable Garden

Active

Maintaining a productive garden with various vegetables and herbs, practicing sustainable farming methods.

Organic FarmingSustainabilityFood Production

Chicken Farming

Active

Raising chickens for eggs and meat, learning about animal husbandry and sustainable food production.

Animal HusbandrySustainable FarmingFood Security

Crypto Mining Setup

Active

Building and maintaining cryptocurrency mining operations, learning about blockchain technology and energy management.

BlockchainCryptocurrencyEnergy ManagementHardware

These projects represent my commitment to continuous learning and building things that matter.

Patents

14 patents in security, cryptography, and application protection technologies

Key Technology Areas

• Cryptographic agility & algorithm selection
• Post-quantum cryptography
• Dynamic security systems
• Application protection & self-replication
• Network security & vulnerability scanning
• Trusted execution environments
• Certificate management & auditing

Patent Portfolio

• 14 total patents (2021-2023)
• US and international (WO) filings
• Focus on real-world security challenges
• Innovation in legacy system integration

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Content

Things I've published and written about

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Get In Touch

Have a project in mind or want to collaborate? I'd love to hear from you.

Let's Connect

I'm always interested in discussing new opportunities, innovative projects, and ways to make technology work better for people.

Email

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GitHub

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