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mhjshmr/README.md

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👾 About Me

root@mhjshmr:~$ whoami
▶ Minhaj Shameer Ahamed

root@mhjshmr:~$ active_role
▶ IT Support Administrator

root@mhjshmr:~$ location
▶ United Arab Emirates

root@mhjshmr:~$ education
▶ BSc Cyber Security Engineering (First Class Honours)

root@mhjshmr:~$ target_role
▶ IT Support Admin → Cloud Security Engineer

root@mhjshmr:~$ career_path
▶ OffSec | VAPT | Blue Team | IT Support

root@mhjshmr:~$ motto
▶ "Hack to learn. Defend to protect. Build to secure."

Professional Toolkit


Security Platforms Tools & Frameworks Cloud & Cloud Security Programming & Scripting

               

             


Work Experience

Abu Dhabi University — IT Support Administrator Intern | Apr 2026 – Present | United Arab Emirates

Windows Linux Active Directory Microsoft 365 Networking Endpoint Security

  • Provide Tier 1 & Tier 2 technical support for hardware, software, networking, and smart classroom technologies across academic departments.
  • Configure, deploy, patch, and harden Windows desktops, laptops, and endpoint devices in accordance with university IT security standards.
  • Create and maintain standardized Windows system images for efficient endpoint provisioning and deployment.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, printer, peripheral, and operating system issues through systematic diagnostics.
  • Support IT infrastructure operations including OS deployment, endpoint provisioning, device lifecycle management, and secure device decommissioning.
  • Assist in maintaining reliable IT services across Abu Dhabi University campuses, ensuring minimal downtime for staff, faculty, and students.
Freelance Penetration Tester (VAPT) | Apr 2025 – Present | United Arab Emirates

Nmap Nessus Burp Suite OWASP Top 10 Metasploit AndroidSecurity Linux

  • Performed Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) for clients across the UAE covering web applications, internal and external networks, and organizational systems.
  • Conduct reconnaissance, enumeration, vulnerability assessments, and controlled exploitation using Nmap, Nessus, Burp Suite, and Metasploit.
  • Identify security weaknesses including misconfigurations, authentication flaws, insecure configurations, and web application vulnerabilities.
  • Produce professional penetration testing reports with CVSS risk ratings, technical findings, and remediation recommendations.
Cyber50 Defense — Red Team Intern | Apr 2026 – Jun 2026 | Abu Dhabi, UAE

Burp Suite OWASP Top 10 Linux Nmap Red Team

  • Executed Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) engagements on web applications, internal networks, and Android applications within client environments.
  • Performed reconnaissance, enumeration, and vulnerability assessments using Nmap, Burp Suite, Gobuster, and Wireshark.
  • Identified and validated vulnerabilities including SQL Injection, authentication flaws, insecure configurations, and input validation weaknesses.
  • Conducted Linux privilege escalation and post-exploitation activities to assess security impact.
  • Produced professional penetration testing reports with CVSS risk ratings, executive summaries, technical findings, and remediation recommendations.
  • Collaborated with senior security consultants to validate findings and support remediation efforts.
RedTeam Hacker Academy — VAPT Intern | Dec 2025 – Mar 2026 | Dubai, UAE

Burp Suite Gobuster OWASP Top 10 AndroidSecurity Linux

  • Performed VAPT engagements on web applications, internal networks, and Android applications.
  • Conducted reconnaissance and service enumeration using Nmap, Gobuster, WhatWeb, Wireshark, and Burp Suite.
  • Assessed applications against the OWASP Top 10, identifying vulnerabilities including SQL Injection, Broken Access Control, Authentication flaws, and Input Validation issues.
  • Performed Linux privilege escalation and post-exploitation activities to validate security impact.
  • Prepared professional penetration testing reports with CVSS risk ratings and actionable remediation recommendations.

GitHub Activity Matrix


Top Languages
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Achievements & Certifications

Achievement Details
Enterprise Defense Administrator (eEDA) INE Security
Advanced Penetration Tester (APT) RedTeam Hacker Academy
Certified API Hacking Expert (CAPIE) The XSS Rat Security
ISO/IEC 27001 & 42001 Lead Auditor Mastermind
Penetration Testing Professional Certificate Cybrary
CompTIA Security+ In Progress

Education


Degree Institution Period Classification
BSc (Hons) Cyber Security Engineering University of West London, RAK Oct 2022 – Jul 2025 First-Class Honours

Key Modules: Cybersecurity · Web Security · Digital Forensics · Networking · Cryptography · ML · Threat Analysis




     

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