Work Experience
Networking / Technical Associate
Islamabad, Pakistan
2024Network-OS | Research | Deployments | Networking
Enterprise datacenter and research-focused networking, automation, and kernel-level experimentation for SONiC NOS.
Technologies:- OSPF
- BGP
- Python
- Linux
- Automated monitoring with Python and Bash
- Conducted Linux kernel networking research
L1 / Tier 1 Support Analyst
Karachi, Pakistan
2024Support | Troubleshooting | Compliance
Tier-1 IT and compliance support for Walmart.com in a 24/7 enterprise environment.
Technologies:- Incident Management
- SLA Monitoring
- Security Operations
- Achieved maximum SLA compliance
- Resolved and escalated complex incidents efficiently
Automotive ECU Cybersecurity Intern
Yokkaichi, Japan
2023Automotive Communication | CAN | Simulation | Security | Embedded Firmware
Automotive ECU security research under a global R&D internship program.
Technologies:- AUTOSAR
- CAN Bus
- Embedded Security
- Developed secure CAN gateway modules
- Performed firmware flashing and IDS simulations
Research Associate (Open RAN Security)
Islamabad, Pakistan
2022Wireless Communication | Devops | Cloud Infrastructure
Research on ORAN security standards and Telco Cloud environments.
Technologies:- ORAN
- VMware Telco Cloud
- Docker
- Deployed xApps and rApps
- Participated in security workgroups
Cybersecurity Analyst
Rawalpindi, Pakistan
2022 – 2023Pen-Testing | Reverse Engineering | Malware Analysis | Cloud
Offensive and defensive security engagements for client environments.
Technologies:- Nmap
- Burp Suite
- Metasploit
- Docker
- Conducted penetration testing and malware analysis
- Deployed containerized SOC solutions
Software Engineer / Research Associate
Islamabad, Pakistan
2019 – 2022RTOS | Concurrent Applications | Operating Systems | Avionics | Information Management
Secure, low-latency distributed systems for avionics and real-time environments.
Technologies:- TCP/UDP
- MIL-STD-1553
- Distributed Systems
- Designed secure avionics communication protocols
- Built real-time distributed applications