
oklaqusai
About Candidate
Cybersecurity Specialist and Penetration Tester with hands-on experience in vulnerability discovery, ethical hacking, and secure development. Recognized in the Amazon Hall of Fame for identifying critical vulnerabilities, with additional acknowledgments from Ford, Vueling, and Comelit Group. Proven track record performing security assessments across web applications, APIs, and networks through HackerOne’s global programs.
Core Expertise:
Penetration Testing & Bug Bounty (Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, Kali Linux)
Vulnerability Assessment (Nessus, OpenVAS, Manual Testing)
Network Security (Cisco CCNA certified, firewalls, IDS/IPS, Wireshark)
Secure Development (.NET, OWASP standards, input validation, encryption)
Technical Documentation & Remediation Strategies
Certifications: Cisco CCNA1, CCNA2, CCNA3 | Web Security Professional Path – Semicolon | Multiple Udemy certifications in Web Penetration Testing and Bug Bounty Hunting.
Education: Bachelor of Cybersecurity (Expected 2026) – University of Sciences and Arts in Lebanon, with coursework in Ethical Hacking, Network Security, and Vulnerability Assessment.
Languages: Arabic (Native), English (Fluent)
Goal: To leverage my offensive security expertise and risk assessment skills in a professional cybersecurity role, contributing to robust defense strategies and secure digital transformation.
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Work & Experience
Cybersecurity Specialist | Penetration Tester | Certified Vulnerability Researcher With hands-on experience in offensive security and vulnerability research, I specialize in identifying and responsibly disclosing security flaws across web applications, APIs, and network infrastructures. My work on global bug bounty platforms has resulted in Hall of Fame recognitions from Amazon, Ford, Vueling, and Comelit Group, demonstrating my ability to uncover critical, high-impact vulnerabilities. Core Areas of Expertise: Penetration Testing & Web Application Security Conduct comprehensive security assessments targeting web applications and APIs, identifying vulnerabilities including SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, IDOR, and privilege escalation. Utilize industry-standard tools: Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Metasploit, Nmap, and Kali Linux. Deliver proof-of-concept reports with clear remediation recommendations. Vulnerability Discovery & Responsible Disclosure Actively participate in HackerOne bug bounty programs, testing global platforms such as LINE, State.gov, Shopify, and IBM. Practice responsible disclosure, collaborating with development teams to validate and remediate findings. Recognized for critical vulnerability discovery in Amazon's ecosystem. IT Security & Threat Analysis Perform network penetration testing simulating real-world attack vectors, including lateral movement and privilege escalation. Conduct vulnerability assessments using Nessus, OpenVAS, and manual testing methodologies. Analyze security postures and develop mitigation strategies to strengthen organizational defenses. Cisco CCNA certified with strong understanding of network architecture, firewalls, and intrusion detection. Technical Documentation & Remediation Prepare structured, professional vulnerability reports for technical and non-technical stakeholders. Develop and present remediation strategies based on assessment findings. Maintain clear documentation of security procedures and findings.
