You will also find a downloadable PDF version of my resume for your convenience.

Professional Portfolio & Blog

Welcome to my website, where I showcase my journey in IT and Cybersecurity. You will find information about me, my work, skills, experience as an information technology professional and cybersecurity specialist, and occasional blog posts about the projects I am working on.

About Me

What I’m working on

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Proxmox VE HomeLab

Built server from scratch. Installed type one hypervisor. Integrated home network using multiple Ubiquiti Edge routers and switches. Running numerous VMs and various projects on the server.

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SOC Analyst Project

Installed a Win11 VM with Defender Disabled and a Barebones Ubuntu Server with Sliver Installed. Installed Sysmon and LimaCharlie Sensor on Windows VM. Generated a payload, started c2 sessions, and observed EDR telemetry on LimaCharlie. Crafted Detection and Response Rules, fine-tuned rules to decrease false positives. Used Yara rules to...

Projects

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TrueNas

I am currently working on a project involving self-hosted TrueNas software. The goal of this project is to have a readily available backup solution as part of my home lab. Stay Tuned!

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CCNA and RHCSA.

Studying for the certifications: *CCNA and *RHCSA. I am almost done and will be sitting through both exams soon. Stay tuned for my first blog posts detailing my experience preparing for both certs.

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Hack the Box Academy

Spending countless hours on HTB Academy. I have a goal of finishing the entire platform with all paths by the end of the year and possibly attempting the HTB Certified Defensive Security Analyst (HTB CDSA).

Experience

Technical Support Specialist
Concentrix, Cairo - Egypt
| April, 2021 - May, 2023

Cyber Security Instructor
AMIT, Cairo - Egypt
| May, 2023 - May, 2024

Security and Compliance Specialist
Upland Software, Cairo - Egypt [Remote]
| January, 1970 - January, 1970

SIEM Engineer
Mideast communication systems, Cairo - Egypt
| January, 1970 - January, 1970

Certifications

Badges & Skills

Education

Computer Systems Technology Program - Algonquin College, Ottawa
Algonquin College January, 1970 - January, 1970

The Computer Systems Technology (CST) program is considered by many to be one of the college's flagship programs.

It was a rewarding experience that taught me a variety of technical and non-technical skills.

I engaged with passionate professors that greatly influenced various aspects of personal and professional growth.

I did my best and graduated with Dean’s Honour List distinction (Cumulative GPA: 3.83).

Selected Courses:
Networking: TCP/IP Fundamentals / Routing and Switching / Enterprise Networking
GNU/Linux: System Support / Server Administration / Network Services Administration
Database Management and Interfacing
PC Hardware Troubleshooting