CAREER HISTORY

Experience

Professional penetration tester and security researcher with hands-on experience across offensive security, DFIR, and malware research

4+
Years Experience
20+
Assessments
50+
Students Mentored
100%
Client Satisfaction
// Career Timeline

Instructor

FAST-NUCESIslamabad, PKJan 2026 – Present
ON-SITE

Delivering undergraduate cybersecurity instruction at a leading Pakistani institution — bridging academic theory with practical offensive and defensive security skills through structured lab environments.

Design and deliver lecture + lab sessions covering ethical hacking, forensics, and network security
Build lab environments that mirror real-world attack and investigation scenarios
Design assessments that test applied problem-solving, not just theoretical recall
Provide one-on-one technical mentoring for student security projects
Continuously update curriculum to reflect current threat landscape and tools
Kali LinuxWiresharkAutopsyGNS3PythonMetasploit

VAPT Engineer

SNSkiesIslamabad, PKJan 2026 – Present
HYBRID

Performing structured vulnerability assessments and penetration tests across web and network environments while conducting independent research into malware evasion and Windows offensive techniques.

Execute web application and network penetration tests following PTES and OWASP standards
Research Windows privilege escalation paths and EDR evasion methods
Develop PoC tools and shellcode loaders for controlled offensive research
Investigate and document security weaknesses with CVSS-scored remediation guidance
Produce detailed technical reports for both technical and executive audiences
C/C++Burp SuiteNmapMetasploitWinPEASPowerUpWiresharkKali Linux

Freelance Security Consultant

Self-EmployedRemoteApr 2024 – Present
FREELANCE

Providing independent penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and security consultancy to clients — delivering clear, prioritised findings with actionable remediation plans.

Conduct black/grey/white-box penetration tests across network and web environments
Develop custom automation scripts and security tools tailored to client needs
Provide risk-based security consultation and threat modelling sessions
Write professional pentest reports with executive summaries and technical deep-dives
PythonBurp SuiteNmapMetasploitNucleiSQLMap

Teaching Assistant – Digital Forensics

FAST-NUCESIslamabad, PKAug 2021 – Jun 2025
ACADEMIC

Four-year TA role supporting the Digital Forensics course — running forensic labs, grading complex investigation reports, and tutoring students through real case studies from acquisition to reporting.

Run weekly forensic lab sessions covering disk imaging, memory analysis, and artifact examination
Grade investigation reports assessing students' ability to correlate evidence across sources
Conduct one-on-one tutoring for students struggling with Volatility, Autopsy, and timeline reconstruction
Support course material preparation including sample disk images and investigation scenarios
FTKAutopsyWiresharkVolatilityMagnet AXIOMSleuth Kit

Digital Forensics & Malware Analysis Intern

Protect LabIslamabad, PKAug 2024 – Dec 2024
INTERNSHIP

Professional security lab internship focused on analysing real malware samples, supporting forensic investigations, and contributing to threat intelligence documentation.

Perform static and dynamic analysis on malware samples to extract IOCs and behavioral signatures
Support end-to-end DFIR investigation workflows from acquisition through reporting
Assist with reverse engineering of obfuscated and packed Windows malware
Contribute YARA rules and detection signatures to the internal threat intel library
IDA Prox64dbgVolatilityWiresharkAutopsyYARAAny.run
PROFICIENCY

Core Skills

Built through hands-on practice, certifications, and real-world engagements.

Penetration Testing90%
Windows Privilege Escalation85%
Active Directory Attacks80%
Web App Security82%
Digital Forensics85%
Malware Analysis80%
Reverse Engineering72%

Achievements

Instructor

→ Built hands-on lab curriculum adopted for the full semester
→ Guided students through CTF-style exercises to build attacker mindset
→ Introduced malware analysis modules not previously in the course

VAPT Engineer

→ Conducted multiple VA and pentest engagements across web and internal environments
→ Developed custom Windows PrivEsc and evasion tools for research purposes
→ Demonstrated EDR bypass techniques in isolated lab environments

Freelance Security Consultant

→ Completed 15+ security assessments across diverse client environments
→ Developed 10+ bespoke security tools for specific client engagements
→ Maintained 100% client satisfaction — all engagements resulted in repeat work

Teaching Assistant – Digital Forensics

→ Supported 50+ students across 4 years in building investigation skills
→ Achieved 95% average student satisfaction in post-course surveys
→ Developed new lab scenarios based on real DFIR case studies

Digital Forensics & Malware Analysis Intern

→ Analysed 10+ malware samples including loaders, stealers, and RATs
→ Contributed to 3 major DFIR investigations including memory and disk evidence
→ Authored YARA rules that improved detection rate for a malware family by 15%