Summary
Cybersecurity Specialist | Penetration Tester
Results-driven cybersecurity professional with 3+ years of hands-on experience in offensive security, specializing in penetration testing, phishing simulations, and vulnerability assessment. Skilled in tools like Burp Suite, Metasploit, and Kali Linux. Proven success in uncovering critical security risks and advising teams on remediation. Passionate about red teaming and CTFs.

Technical Skills & Tools
• Penetration Testing. Vulnerability Assessment Phishing Simulation
• Kali Linux. Burp Suite Nmap Metasploit Wireshark. Nessus
• Windows Server ESXi Veeam Backup Kaspersky Security Center Active Directory

Professional Experience 02/2025-04/2025 | Cybersecurity Specialist (Project-Based), Andersen • Conducted a phishing campaign targeting 50+ employees to assess internal security awareness and identify social engineering risks. • Performed penetration tests on web applications uncovering: 5 critical, 2 high-impact, Multiple medium to low-risk vulnerabilities. • Documented all findings with detailed technical reports, including PoCs, risk assessments, and step-by-step remediation guidance. • Collaborated with development and security teams to fix and mitigate identified risks and implement best security practices

Hack The Box Events • Ranked 1997 in HTB apocalypse event 2024 from approximately 15000 participants, going as a one man team against other teams with members up to 20. • Joined again in 2025, ranked 2242 from 18369 going as a one man team.

10/2022-08/2023 | IT Specialist, Technopharm Egypt Limited • Managed and supported over 200 endpoint systems, ensuring seamless hardware and software performance across the organization. • Administered Active Directory, including user management, group policies, and domain services. • Performed scheduled backups and recovery operations using Veeam Backup & Replication to ensure business continuity. • Deployed, configured, and maintained Windows Servers and VMware ESXi environments to support scalable IT infrastructure. • Implemented and maintained endpoint protection through Kaspersky Security Center.

Online Learning & Projects • Built a home lab to simulate real-world vulnerability testing • Practiced exploitation on HTB and TryHackMe platforms • Participated in multiple CTFs to hone offensive skills

Education 09/2016-07/2020 | Good / Bachelor of Law, Cairo University Faculty Of Law English Section

Certificates • IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Professional (Coursera) • Practical Bug Bounty Hunting for Hackers and Pentesters (EC-Council) • Python Language Intermediate Level (Ministry of Communications and Information Technology) • MCSA (CLS Learning Solutions) • Hands-on Android Security (EC-Council) • Training Of Trainers (T.O.T) (National Training Center)

Skills • Team Collaboration, Communication Skills, Time Management, Analytical Thinking, Problem-Solving skills, Attention to details

Courses • CEH, CCNA, CompTIA Security+, Web Development (Front End), Html, CSS, Javascript, Bootstrap, Database Administration