About Me
I am a cybersecurity professional with expertise in network security, digital forensics, and system administration. I have graduated with a Masters Degree in Cyber-Forensics and Security at Illinois Institute of Technology, where I combine academic knowledge with practical experience to build secure and efficient systems.
My Journey
Diagnostic Tech
Aug 2025 to Present
Jabil
- Perform root cause analysis and component-level troubleshooting on an average of 15–20 failed server units per week, identifying defective hardware components (e.g., CPUs, RAM, NICs, power supplies, backplanes) and verifying repairs through stress testing
- Utilize Linux-based diagnostic tools and command-line environments (e.g., smartctl, lshw, dmesg, mdadm) to conduct hardware diagnostics, performance benchmarking, and system recovery, ensuring restored units meet operational specifications
- Flash firmware and update BIOS on enterprise-grade servers (Dell, HP, Supermicro), configure RAID arrays for optimal performance and redundancy, and verify system readiness through burn-in testing and I/O performance validation
- Maintain detailed failure trend documentation and repair process records in the internal tracking system, generating weekly reports for engineering teams to support data-driven design and quality improvements
- Collaborate daily with engineering and quality assurance (QA) teams to analyze recurring hardware issues, propose design changes, and implement process optimizations that reduce repeat failures by an estimated 10–15%
Illinois Institute of Technology
Aug 2022 - Dec 2024
Master's degree in Cyber-Forensics and Security (GPA: 3.5/4) - Graduated
Coursework: Cyber Security Management, Cyber Security Technologies, Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet, Vulnerability Analysis and Control
Network Support Engineer
Jun 2021 - Jul 2022
Sanguine Infotech Ltd., Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
- Designed and implemented secure network architectures, ensuring high availability and performance
- Configured and maintained Cisco ASA firewalls, optimizing security rulesets and threat prevention
- Deployed and managed Cisco ISR routers and Catalyst switches, implementing QoS, VLANs, and access control lists (ACLs)
- Monitored and analyzed network traffic using Wireshark and NetFlow to detect anomalies and potential security threats
- Developed and enforced network security policies, ensuring alignment with NIST, CIS, and ISO 27001 compliance frameworks
- Provided technical support and troubleshooting for complex network issues, ensuring minimal downtime
Baba Ghulam shah Badshah university
Aug 2017 - May 2021
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology and Engineering
Technical Expertise
Cybersecurity
Networking
System Administration
Certifications
Practical Ethical Hacking
TCM Security
2023Windows Privilege Escalation
TCM Security
2023Linux Privilege Escalation
TCM Security
2023CCNA (in progress)
Cisco
2024