Experience
January 2024 - April 2024
Visiting Lecturer
Birmingham City University
Delivered engaging, hands-on lab sessions in Ethical Hacking, creating a practical learning environment.
Taught Cyber Security Fundamentals, emphasizing core principles and interactive learning for foundational knowledge.
Fostered a collaborative and active learning approach that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and problem-solving among students.
Assessed student performance through exams, provided constructive feedback, and mentored students on skill development and career progression in cyber security
January 2021 – Present
Independent Security Researcher
Freelance / Self-Employed
Conducted independent vulnerability assessments, uncovering and responsibly disclosing critical security issues to various organizations.
Recognized with acknowledgments and hall of fame entries from prestigious organizations, including:
Google Bug Bounty Awards
NASA Acknowledgement
United Nations Hall of Fame
University of Cambridge Acknowledgement
UK Government (NCSC) Security Acknowledgement
United States Dept. of Defense Acknowledgement
Australian Government Dept. of Social Services Hall of fame
BBC Hall of Fame
April 2021 – September 2021
Junior Cyber Security Specialist
BugsBD Limited | Dhaka, Bangladesh
Conducted vulnerability assessments, producing detailed reports to inform security improvements.
Performed penetration testing on web and mobile applications to identify and mitigate security flaws.
Audited source code to uncover potential vulnerabilities and improve application security.
Engaged in red team assessments, along with SIEM monitoring, threat hunting, and threat analysis to bolster organizational defenses.
June 2019 – December 2021
Collaborative Team Member
Forensic and Cyber Security Research Center (FSeC) | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Participated in workshops and seminars to enhance group knowledge, promote teamwork, and encourage continuous learning.
Shared expertise in Cyber Security, Ethical Hacking, and Digital Forensics, facilitating peer learning.
Demonstrated technical and problem-solving skills in Capture The Flag (CTF) competitions, applying knowledge to real-world challenges.
January 2022 – Present
Contributor
InfoSec Write-ups Publication
Documented and shared penetration testing findings and insights, contributing valuable knowledge to the InfoSec community.
https://infosecwriteups.com/critical-security-findings-at-the-universityof-cambridge-a-methodology-for-detecting-exposed-02df63976710
https://infosecwriteups.com/how-i-was-able-to-find-multiple-vulnerabilitiesof-a-symfony-web-framework-web-application-2b82cd5de144
Education
September 2023 – September 2024
MSc Cyber Security
Birmingham City University | Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Classification: Distinction
- Dissertation: Balancing Security and Privacy in Attack Surface Management: A Framework Integrating Privacy-Enhancing Technologies
- Core Modules: Advanced Ethical Hacking, Applied Machine Learning, Cyber-Physical Systems Security, Information Security Governance, Digital Forensics
April 2019 – September 2022
BSc Hons in Cyber Security
Staffordshire University | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Teaching institution: Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation
Grade: 68.44%
Undergraduate Project: "WideSpread - Advanced Reconnaissance and Vulnerability Assessment System"
Core Modules: Network Security, Ethical Hacking, Malicious Software and Security Programming, Biometric Security, Computer System Security, Digital Forensics, System Programming and Computer Control
Soft Skills
Critical Thinking
90%
Problem Solving
95%
Collaboration
85%
Adaptability
80%
Leadership
90%
Time Management
90%
Communications
85%
Expertise
Linux
95%
MetaSploit
90%
SQLmap
95%
Burp Suite
95%
Wireshark
90%
BloodHound
90%
Cisco Packet Tracer
85%
Splunk
80%
ISO 27001
90%
Autopsy
95%
NIST
90%
Aircrack-ng
85%
Empire
80%
John the Ripper
90%
Programming / Scripting Languages
Python
90%
JavaScript
80%
Shell Scripting
95%
PowerShell
85%