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Career

Experience

My professional background — threat intelligence leadership, red team operations, penetration testing, OSINT training, and security engineering.

Career

Experience

A career built across threat intelligence leadership, offensive security, and security engineering.

Current Role

Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst / Team Lead

Jun 2024 — Present

Leading a team of threat intelligence and OSINT analysts, driving intelligence collection, analysis, and dissemination across open-source channels.

  • Lead and mentor TI & OSINT analysts with training and performance oversight
  • Develop OSINT strategies, methodologies, and best practices for intelligence operations
  • Collect and analyze intelligence from social media, forums, news outlets, and public records
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet intelligence requirements
  • Track emerging OSINT techniques and cyber threat developments

Red Team Operator / Pentester

Jul 2022 — Jun 2024

Conducted comprehensive penetration testing using automated and manual techniques, with deep OSINT integration for reconnaissance and risk analysis.

  • Executed penetration tests combining automated scanning and manual exploitation
  • Applied OSINT methodologies to uncover attack surfaces and potential risks
  • Delivered executive-level reports with actionable mitigation recommendations
  • Collaborated on intelligence-driven offensive security assessments

OSINT Workshop Trainer

Jun 2023 — Jun 2023

Designed and delivered an OSINT training workshop tailored to organizational intelligence requirements.

  • Created curriculum covering OSINT collection, analysis, and risk identification
  • Trained participants on gathering and analyzing open-source data from the internet
  • Customized content to address specific organizational security needs

IT Security Engineer

May 2017 — Aug 2019

Managed security infrastructure and compliance for organizational information systems in a housing society environment.

  • Oversaw security infrastructure protecting organizational information systems
  • Conducted user education programs on information security best practices
  • Performed risk assessments and implemented security controls
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements

Education

Academic Background

20232025

Master's in Information Security

NUST

Coursework Completed

Focus: OSINT frameworks, threat intelligence, AI/LLM integration

A Novel Integrated OSINT Framework Using Advanced LLM

Thesis research on an AI-powered OSINT framework leveraging LLMs for attack surface mapping, intelligence correlation with CTI/SOC/red team workflows, and automated reporting.

20192023

Bachelor's in Cyber Security

Air University

ISO27k1 Toolkit for Auditing

AI-based risk mitigation chatbot that automates Statement of Applicability and Gap Analysis report generation for ISO 27001 compliance auditing.

Credentials

Certifications

Formal professional certifications across auditing, offensive security, and information security.

CISACEHSANS OSINT (SEC497 & SEC587)ISO 27001 Lead Auditor

ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead Auditor

Mastermind · 2025

Ethical Hacker

Cisco · 2023

Google Cybersecurity Professional

Google · 2023

CompTIA Pentest+

TryHackMe · 2023

Jr Penetration Tester

TryHackMe · 2023

ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Associate

SkillFront · 2022

Certified Network Security Specialist (CNSS)

ICSI · 2021

Professional Development

Trainings & Courses

Specialized training across OSINT, penetration testing, GRC, and digital forensics.

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

ISACA

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

EC-Council

SEC497: Practical Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)

SANS

SEC587: Advanced OSINT Gathering and Analysis

SANS

GRC Analyst Master Class

TCM Security

Practical Ethical Hacking (PEH)

TCM Security

Open Source Intelligence

TCM Security

Metasploit Like a Pro

EC-Council · 2023

Mastering Pentesting Using Kali Linux

EC-Council · 2023

Getting Started with Kali Linux Pentesting

EC-Council · 2023

Autopsy Basics and Hands-On

Autopsy · 2021

Recognition

Achievements & Awards

Top Performer of the Year

2022–2023

Government of Pakistan

Recognized for excellence in cybersecurity, excelling in penetration testing, OSINT, and innovative problem-solving.

Wall of Fame

2022–Present

Air University

Honored for leadership in cybersecurity competitions, securing top positions and actively contributing to the community.

1st Runner-up — Cyber Security Quiz

2022

NasCon 2022

2nd Runner-up — Network Attacks and Exploitation

2022

Islamabad Regional Cyber Security Hackathon

6th Position — Network Attacks and Exploitation

2022

Pakistan's First Cyber Security Hackathon by Ignite

Community

Volunteer Experience

Security Lead

ICCWS 2022 — IEEE International Conference on Cyber Warfare & Security

  • Conducted OSINT Workshop on Cyber Intelligence and Open Source Investigations

Crowd Manager

ICCWS 2020 — IEEE International Conference on Cyber Warfare & Security

Cybersecurity Awareness

Community Outreach

  • Social service for cyber harassment prevention and support
  • Conducted cybersecurity awareness campaigns promoting best practices