Castro Yoga is a distinguished lecturer currently serving at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST). With a strong foundation in information technology and security, Castro has developed a significant academic and professional portfolio over the years.

Early Life and Education
Born in Nairobi, Kenya, Castro pursued his higher education with a keen focus on information technology. He holds a PhD in Information Technology Security & Audit from JOOUST, with his thesis titled "Network Architecture Defense: Holistic Security Pattern-Based Model" completed in March 2024. Prior to this, he earned an MSc in Information Technology Security & Audit from JOOUST in May 2014, and a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology from Makerere University in September 2007.

Professional Career
Castro's career began as an IT Officer at Impala Protective Security and Private Investigations Ltd. from January 2007 to December 2008. He then transitioned to academia, taking on roles of increasing responsibility at various institutions:

• Great Lakes University of Kisumu (GLUK): Graduate Assistant (2009-2010), IT Instructor (2011-2014), Assistant Lecturer (2014-2015), and Deputy HOD IT Department (2013-2015).
• University of Kabianga: Tutorial Fellow (January 2016 - June 2016).
• JOOUST: Tutorial Fellow (July 2016 - May 2024) and currently a Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science & Software Engineering.

Research and Projects
Castro has been actively involved in numerous research projects, notably serving as the Transect Leader for the JOOUST/VLIR-UOS project aimed at strengthening ICT infrastructure for enhanced research, teaching, and learning since April 2023. He also held positions such as Administrative & Research Data Manager for the GLUK-FUNZO Kenya project and Data Manager for the Service Availability and Readiness Assessment and Mapping (SARAM) project.

Publications and Contributions
He has contributed to the academic field through various publications, including articles on security measures in information systems and a book on provisioning virtual IT labs using open-source solutions. His recent works include studies on hybrid machine learning approaches for attack classification and holistic security pattern models for network architecture.

Professional Memberships and Workshops
Castro is a member of several professional bodies, including the Internet Society (ISOC) and the Linux Professional Association of Kenya. He has attended numerous workshops and conferences, contributing papers and participating in discussions on ICT and cybersecurity.

Academic Supervision
He has supervised multiple PhD, MSc, and BSc projects, guiding students in topics ranging from cyber-attack detection models to web security enhancements and digital forensic investigations.

Administrative Roles
In addition to his academic roles, Castro has held several administrative positions at JOOUST, including In-charge of Firewall at the Directorate of ICT since January 2023 and Departmental Exam Officer from 2017 to 2022.