Professional Summary
Cybersecurity expert and web developer with over 6 years of experience in the tech industry. Specialized in ethical hacking, penetration testing, and secure web application development. Passionate educator dedicated to sharing knowledge through tutorials, workshops, and personalized mentoring. Committed to making technology and security accessible to everyone.
Technical Expertise
Networking
Storage Networks, Network Security, Server Networks, IP Protocols, LAN/WAN Switching, Troubleshooting.
Security Assessment
SAST, DAST, VAPT, Open-Source Analysis, OWASP top 10, Mitre ATT&CK Framework, SANS top 25.
Operating Systems
Ubuntu, CentOS, Kali Linux, MacOS, Windows Servers.
Cloud/DevOps Technologies
Docker, CI/CD, Azure, Web Server, AWS Cloud, Python, Bash.
Security & Testing Tools
Snyk, BloodHound, Veracode, Burp Suite, Tenable.io, Nmap, gobuster, ExtraHop, Metasploit, OWASP ZAP, Netsparker, Postman, Wireshark etc.
Work Experience
Angular Developer
2025 - PresentDevaxix.
- Develop and maintain web applications using Angular
- Collaborate with designers to create seamless user experiences
- Implement responsive design and ensure cross-browser compatibility
- Optimize application performance and troubleshoot issues
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to team knowledge sharing
Lead Cybersecurity Educator
2021 - PresentSelf-employed
- Create comprehensive educational content on cybersecurity and web development
- Provide one-on-one mentoring to students and professionals
- Conduct security assessments and penetration testing for clients
- Develop and maintain educational platforms and resources
Application Security Analyst
2021 - 2022Gore Mutual Insurance - Remote
- Conducting source code reviews using Veracode and Snyk, triaging and reporting vulnerabilities, guiding developers with vulnerability remediation.
- Performing automated and manual vulnerability assessments and penetration tests on web applications, networks and infrastructure.
- Conducting focused research on newly identified threats and vulnerabilities.
- Providing recommendations on system patching, hardening of web application and servers to mitigate potential risks.
Application Security Tester
2020 - 2021Saluber MD LLC. - Remote
- Experience with managing an enterprise level SIEM platform.
- Strong understanding of variety of IT systems, applications and configurations.
- Prioritizing and classifying bugs according to severity.
- Familiarity with basic reverse engineering principles.
Education
Bachelor of Business & Information Technology (BBIT)
2023 - PresentVirtual University of Pakistan
Intermediate of Computer Science (ICS)
2020 - 2022Aspire Group of Colleges
Skills
Development
Cybersecurity
Certifications
Google IT Automation with Python Specialization
Google • June 2024
Object Oriented Programming
University of London • April 2024
IBM Full Stack Software Developer
IBM • March 2024
Google IT Support Specialization
Google • October 2023
Google Cybersecurity Specialization
Google • May 2023
Foundations of Operationalizing MITRE ATT&CK
AttackIQ • April 2023
OSCP - Offensive Security Certified Professional
Offensive Security • April 2022
eCPPT - eLearn Security Certified Professional Penetration Tester
eLearn Security • June 2022
ThrowBack Network - AD Pentesting Network
TryHackMe • May 2022
eJPT - eLearn Security Junior Penetration Tester
INE • January 2022
Introduction to Azure Penetration Testing
Altered Security • January 2022
[SC-900] Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
Microsoft • November 2021
Security Engineering on AWS
Amazon Web Services • October 2021
Cyber Security Essentials
Cisco • June 2021
MacOS for IT Administrators
LinkedIn Learning • May 2020
Notable Projects
VULearnify – Free Exam Prep, Quizzes, Assignments
Developed a web application to help students prepare for exams by providing past papers, quizzes, and other study materials. Implemented a user-friendly interface with responsive design for mobile and desktop users. Ensured the application was accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. Dashboard for admin to manage users, question, answers, Analytics and content. Profile for users to manage their account, view their progress, and access study materials.
Instahack (Security Research on Brute Force Attacks)
Designed and researched a script to simulate brute force attacks to understand how login systems handle security challenges. Focused on developing preventive measures, such as rate limiting, CAPTCHA, and account lockout features to defend against brute force attempts. Ensured the project was conducted in a controlled, ethical environment.