Biography
Academic Qualifications
MS (by research) in Telecommunication Systems Engineering and Cybersecurity, NED University of Engineering and Technology
2024
Thesis/Research: Cyber Security Risk Assessment and Analysis for Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT) Networks. Position: Got 2nd Position in the Batch. Majors studied: Data Communications & Computer Networks, Network Management & Security, Cybersecurity,
Telecommunication Policies
and Standards, Mobile & Wireless Communications, Advanced Optical Fiber Communications,
Telecommunication Networks
Management, Analog, Digital and RF Communication
Executive Education (Business LEAD Program), Stanford University Graduate School of Business
2024
Bachelors in Telecommunications Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology
2022
Thesis/FYP: Exploiting UoS Web Server and Enterprise Network Vulnerabilities with Penetration Testing.
1) 3rd position in overall class of 2021.
2) Best Research Project Award (First Position) in Final Year Project Exhibition.
3) Campus Lead for Google Developers Student Club, Chair at the IEEE Student Society, Lead Ambassador for
Deep learning dot AI and Section Lead for IEEEXtreme and AWS Community Pakistan.
Professional Experience
Lecturer at Mohammad Ali Jinnah University
[09/2023–Present] Teaching Cybersecurity and different Computing related courses, to the students of B.E, BS and MS Computer Science/Engineering and Software Engineering. Organizing workshops, conferences & managing FYPs/ research projects (as FYP Coordinator) of BS CS/SE students.
Co-Founder & CISO at NanoTechx Inc.
[010/2021–Present] I have successfully Developed multiple innovative infosec products and won several competitions, and heading the infosec department.
Principal Consultant Cybersecurity and Penetration Testing Engineer at GreensFinTech Innovations (First Islamic FinTech Product)
[04/2022–04/2023] Planning, implementing, managing, monitoring, and upgrading security measures for the protection of the organization’s data, systems, and networks. Ensuring that the organization’s data and infrastructure are protected by enabling the appropriate security controls. Testing and identifying network and system vulnerabilities.
Associate SOC and NOC Engineer at PERN Data Center (sRA/LA-POP, PERN2 HEC)
[01/2021–09/2021]
Lead Instructor at NAVTTC (Kamyab Jawan Pragramme)
[05/2021–02/2022] Teaching cloud and cybersecurity course under the M/o Federal Education and Professional Training (TF-NAVTTC-ITEES project).
Volunteer/Community Work
Member/Advisor, Cisco Netacad Advisory Board
[10/2022–Present]
Working as Advisor, closely with CSR Consultant/BDM Cisco NetAcad. I used to work on various works for Cisco NetAcad in Middle East Region.
Community Manager/Country Lead at Cisco Community Pakistan (CCP)
[10/2022–Present]
I am responsible for managing and growing the community for Cisco users, members and partners in Pakistan. I lead a team of leads, organizers and moderators and contribute to the development of engaging content, organize events and workshops, and foster valuable connections within the community.
Secretary, IEEE Computer Society - Karachi Chapter (Section)
[06/2023–Present]
Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
[01/2021–Present]
AWS Community Builder & Organizer for Pakistan
[02/2021–01/2022]
Faculty Advisor/Mentor, Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors
[12/2023–Present]
Freelance Services / Experience
Bug Hunter, HackerOne/BugCrowd
[01/2021–Present] Working as Bug Hunter | Global Top 32 ranking wordwide in HackerOne | Top 8% at TryHackMe
Microsoft (MCT)
[03/2021–Present] Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT and MIEE)
Cisco Certified Instructor (CCAI), Cisco Networking Academy
[11/2020–Present]
Subject Matter Expert, CertiProf
[11/2020–Present]
Interested in a Collaboration?
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