Professional Experience

Hands-on experience in cybersecurity, digital forensics, and security consulting

4+
Years Experience
15+
Projects Completed
50+
Students Mentored
100%
Client Satisfaction

Career Journey

From academic teaching assistant to professional security consultant

Instructor

National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences (FAST-NUCES)
Islamabad, Pakistan
Jan 2026 - Present
On-site

Delivering undergraduate instruction in computing and cybersecurity domains with a strong focus on hands-on learning, critical thinking, and real-world application of technical concepts.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct lectures and hands-on lab sessions, ensuring strong alignment between theory and practical implementation
Design and evaluate assignments, assessments, and lab activities
Guide students in applying security and computing concepts to practical scenarios
Provide technical mentoring and support for academic projects and coursework
Continuously improve lab content and teaching methodologies to enhance learning outcomes

Skills Applied

CybersecurityDigital ForensicsNetwork SecurityTeaching & MentoringTechnical CommunicationProblem Solving

Technologies Used

Kali LinuxWiresharkAutopsyGNS3PythonSecurity Tools

Key Achievements

Delivered engaging, lab-focused sessions to support practical skill development

Developed and refined hands-on learning materials aligned with industry practices

Enhanced student understanding through applied and scenario-based teaching approaches

Provided mentorship to support student academic and technical growth

VAPT Engineer

SNSkies
Islamabad, Pakistan
Jan 2026 - Present
Hybrid

Working in offensive security domain focusing on vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and security research, with additional emphasis on malware development, obfuscation, and evasion research in controlled environments.

Key Responsibilities

Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing across web and network environments
Research and analyze malware behavior, techniques, and evasion mechanisms in controlled lab environments
Develop proof-of-concept of malware and scripts for testing and research purposes
Investigate security weaknesses and explore bypass techniques by building and testing exploits for defensive mechanisms
Conduct network penetration testing and attack surface analysis
Prepare technical documentation and security assessment reports
Stay updated with emerging attack vectors, vulnerabilities, and security trends

Skills Applied

Penetration TestingVulnerability AssessmentMalware ResearchSecurity ResearchNetwork Penetration TestingExploit ResearchReverse EngineeringTechnical Reporting

Technologies Used

C/C++Burp SuiteNmapMetasploitWiresharkKali LinuxCustom Security Tools

Key Achievements

Conducted multiple vulnerability assessments and penetration tests across different environments

Developed security research tools and proof-of-concept implementations

Performed malware behavior analysis and evasion research in controlled environments

Improved understanding of defensive bypass techniques through practical research

Freelance Security Consultant

Self-Employed
Remote
April 2024 - Present
Freelance

Providing security consulting services including penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and security research.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct security assessments and penetration tests for clients
Develop custom security tools and scripts for specific needs
Provide security consultation and risk assessment
Create technical documentation and security reports
Stay updated with latest security threats and vulnerabilities

Skills Applied

Penetration TestingSecurity ConsultingTool DevelopmentRisk AssessmentClient Communication

Technologies Used

PythonBurp SuiteNmapMetasploitCustom Tools

Key Achievements

Completed 15+ security assessments

Developed 10+ custom security tools

Maintained 100% client satisfaction rate

Teaching Assistant - Digital Forensics

FAST-NUCES
Islamabad, Pakistan
Aug 2021 – June 2025
Teaching Assistant

Supported students in the Digital Forensics course and assisted with grading.

Key Responsibilities

Assisted students with digital forensics concepts and practical exercises
Graded assignments and lab work for undergraduate students
Conducted review sessions and provided one-on-one tutoring
Supported course material preparation and lab setup
Mentored students on forensic tools and techniques

Skills Applied

TeachingMentoringDigital ForensicsCurriculum SupportStudent Assessment

Technologies Used

FTKAutopsyWiresharkVolatilityForensic Toolkit

Key Achievements

Supported 50+ students in mastering digital forensics concepts

Maintained 95% student satisfaction rate

Improved course completion rate by 20%

Digital Forensics & Malware Analysis Intern

Protect Lab
Islamabad, Pakistan
Aug 2024 – Dec 2024
Internship

Assisted in malware analysis and digital forensic investigations using industry-standard tools.

Key Responsibilities

Analyzed malicious behavior patterns and malware samples
Supported digital forensic investigation workflows
Contributed to forensic reporting and documentation
Worked with industry-standard forensic tools and methodologies
Assisted in reverse engineering of malicious software

Skills Applied

Malware AnalysisDigital ForensicsReverse EngineeringIncident ResponseForensic Reporting

Technologies Used

IDA ProVolatilityWiresharkAutopsyYARA

Key Achievements

Successfully analyzed 10+ malware samples

Contributed to 3 major forensic investigations

Improved malware detection rules by 15%

Skills & Expertise

Technical proficiencies developed through hands-on experience and continuous learning

Technical Proficiency

Penetration Testing
90%
Digital Forensics
85%
Malware Analysis
80%
Web Application Security
85%
Network Security
75%
Reverse Engineering
70%

Tools & Technologies

Burp SuiteMetasploitIDA ProGhidraVolatilityWiresharkNmapAutopsyFTKPythonC++DockerGitLinuxWindows Internals

Certifications & Recognition

Professional certifications and achievements validating technical expertise

TryHackMe Top 1%

TryHackMe2024
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Practical Malware Analysis

TCM Security2024
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Network Security

Cisco2023
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