Paul Arah
About Paul Arah
Paul Arah is a Community Builder specializing in security at Isovalent, part of Cisco. He has a background in software engineering and technical writing, with experience at various organizations including OWASP® Foundation and Cilium.
Current Role at Isovalent
Paul Arah is currently employed as a Community Builder in the Security division at Isovalent, which operates under Cisco. He has held this position since 2024, working remotely. In this role, he focuses on fostering community engagement and enhancing security practices within the organization.
Previous Experience in Open Source Development
Prior to his current role, Paul worked as an Open Source Developer at the OWASP® Foundation for a period of three months in 2022. This remote position allowed him to contribute to open-source security projects, aligning with his expertise in community building and security.
Technical Writing Experience
Paul has experience as a Technical Writer, having worked at Cilium for three months in 2023. During this time, he contributed to the development of tutorials on Cilium Network Policy, enhancing the documentation and educational resources available to users.
Educational Background
Paul Arah studied at The African Leadership University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. This educational foundation supports his roles in software engineering and community engagement within the tech industry.
Consulting Software Engineer Roles
Paul has held several positions as a Consulting Software Engineer. He worked at Asker Technologies for eight months in 2023 and at Library Aid Africa for three months in 2022. These roles involved remote collaboration and contributed to his technical skills and experience in software development.