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Welcome!

I’m sharing here my IAM & Cloud Security Journey — a structured and intentional transition from software development to identity and cloud security.

🌿 Follow my labs, roadmap, and progress as I grow in this new field.

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by Ndeye Awa Diop

“Patience doesn’t just build skills — it builds meaning.” 🌿

A professional journey at the intersection of software, identity, and security.

👩🏽‍💻 About Me

💙 Software Developer transitioning to IAM & Cloud Security

📍 Based in Calgary, Canada

🌐 Bilingual – French & English

After several years in software development, I discovered a true passion for Identity & Access Management (IAM) and Cloud Security.

Today, I’m actively building my expertise in SailPoint IIQ, Keycloak, Azure AD, and DevSecOps through hands-on labs and certifications.

🎯 Goal

Become an IAM & Cloud Security Engineer by 2027 —

blending development, automation, and digital trust.

🧭 Roadmap Overview (2025–2027)

Phase Focus Tools / Goals
🧩 Phase 1 Foundations Google Cybersecurity Certificate, CompTIA Security+, TryHackMe Basics
🔐 Phase 2 IAM Specialization Microsoft SC-300, SailPoint IIQ, Keycloak, Azure AD, OAuth2 / SAML
☁️ Phase 3 Cloud & DevSecOps Terraform, Azure IAM, AWS Security, CI/CD Pipelines
💼 Phase 4 Professional Visibility GitHub portfolio, LinkedIn bilingual posts, Notion public showcase

🧩 TryHackMe Practice (part of Phase 1)

🎯 Hands-on cybersecurity labs complementing my theoretical learning.