A Security Engineer at DX Mentorship Program!

I’m one of those rare, unconventional folks who don’t fit neatly into a predefined box. If there’s one thing that has shaped my career, it’s my drive for Open Source Security Advocacy—a passion that led me to this mentorship. Seeing the incredible achievements of past mentees (like Koha) in previous cohorts only reinforced my decision to be part of this journey.

But let’s rewind a bit. How did I get here?

Community: The Foundation of My Career

Building and managing technical communities has been the bedrock of my career. From leading grassroots initiatives to driving large-scale developer and security communities, I’ve had firsthand experience in what it takes to grow and sustain engaged ecosystems. Some of the key communities I’ve led or contributed to include:

• Diary of Hackers Africa – A cybersecurity awareness, co-learning, meetups, advocacy community.

• Google Developer Group (GDG) Ilorin – Fostering a vibrant developer ecosystem.

• Cybersecurity Education Initiative (CYSED) – Driving cybersecurity awareness, education and fighting cybercrime across Africa.

• Women Techmakers Ilorin – Supporting women in technology.

• Open Source Community Africa (OSCA) Abuja – Championing open-source contributions.

• Cyber Patron Network – Advocating for cybersecurity best practices, trainings etc.

• ISACA Abuja Student Group – Strengthening cybersecurity and governance knowledge.

• Townsquare – A community-driven social network focused on digital engagement.

Yeah, yeah, I know... That’s a lot! But when you’re truly passionate about something, you don’t just participate—you lead, build, and create impact.

Security & DevRel: The Intersection

With years of experience in building technical communities, I’ve naturally transitioned into security engineering with a developer relations mindset. Today, my role revolves around:

1. Protecting APIs from cyber risks.

2. Optimizing API security from an engineering perspective.

3. Bridging the gap between developers and security teams to build safer applications.

And this brings me to the big question—Do you still think Developer Relations (DevRel) is only for developers?
Yes? Maybe? No? Keep your answer in mind and follow along…

Open Plus Security: A Deep Swim into Open Source Security

Beyond my professional work, I co-host Open Plus Sec, a YouTube series with Aliyu Yisa, where we dive into Open Source Security discussions. We cover everything from:

• Understanding risks in open-source projects

• Best practices for secure contributions

• Demos and Walkthroughs for Open Source Security Tools

• How developers and security teams can collaborate effectively

• Industry trends and real-world case studies

If you're interested in the intersection of Open Source, Security, and Community, this is where you should be tuning in.

💡 DevRel Isn’t Just for Developers—It’s for Bridge Builders

Kenny (the founder of DxMentorship Program did justice in breaking down the key areas of the Dx) the image below is from his slide -

At its core, Developer Relations is about communication, education, and advocacy—ensuring that developers, security professionals, and organizations understand best practices, emerging threats, and secure development methodologies. I firmly believe that DevRel extends beyond just developers—it’s for anyone who builds bridges in tech.

check out my latest guide on integrating Hashicorp Vault w/ Laravel Framework, click below to read -

So, what’s next? Let’s challenge the norm, push boundaries, and make security an integral part of the DevRel conversation.

Are you ready?