
Adamu Muhammed
@adamumuhammed
Entry-level Cyber Security Analyst practicing web application testing on PortSwigger Web Security Academy and HackerOne CTF challenges.
What I'm looking for
At PortSwigger’s Web Security Academy and in HackerOne CTF challenges, I’ve been practicing web application security testing since March 2025. I work with tools including Burp Suite and Nmap to test for common vulnerabilities.
During my SIWES Internship at the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), I supported IT troubleshooting, documented risk assessments, and assisted with infrastructure maintenance. During my national service year at MSS Academy Gusau, I planned and delivered lessons and organized practical exercises.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Web Application Security Testing
Self-Directed Study
Mar 2025 - Present (1 year 8 months)
Completed modules and labs on PortSwigger's Web Security Academy, covering common web vulnerabilities such as SQL injection, XSS, authentication flaws, business logic vulnerabilities, authorization vulnerabilities, and remote code execution. Participated in HackerOne CTF challenges and applied tools such as Burp Suite and Nmap for hands-on vulnerability testing.
Computer Teacher
MSS Academy Gusau
Apr 2024 - Mar 2025 (11 months)
Planned and delivered daily lessons, coordinating schedules and materials for multiple classes independently. Organized practical exercises and projects, and communicated clearly with students and staff on awareness programs.
SIWES Internship
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)
Aug 2022 - Feb 2023 (6 months)
Provided direct support to staff resolving hardware and software issues, maintained documentation for risk assessments, and assisted with coordination across teams for IT infrastructure maintenance. Conducted training sessions for staff.
Sales Representative
Sewing & Design Machine Shop
Jan 2015 - Jan 2020 (5 years)
Sold sewing and design machines and spare parts, advising customers on suitable models and matching parts to their needs. Built and maintained customer relationships over 4+ years, handled sales transactions, stock tracking, and customer inquiries independently.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Nigerian Army University Biu
BSc (Hons), Cyber Security
2019 - 2024
BSc (Hons) in Cyber Security from Nigerian Army University Biu, completed in 2024.
NITDA
Mobile & Web App Development, Mobile & Web App Development
Mobile & Web App Development certification from NITDA, completed in 2023.
Fundamentals of Digital Marketing, Digital Marketing
Fundamentals of Digital Marketing certification from Google, completed in 2023.
CISCO
Cyber Security Essentials, Cyber Security
Cyber Security Essentials certification from CISCO, completed in 2023.
Sololearn
JavaScript, JavaScript
JavaScript certification from Sololearn, completed in 2023.
Sololearn
SQL, SQL
SQL certification from Sololearn, completed in 2022.
CISCO
Get Connected, Networking
Get Connected certification from CISCO, completed in 2022.
CISCO
Networking Essentials, Networking
Networking Essentials certification from CISCO, completed in 2022.
Govt. Science & Technical College
SSCE Certificate, General Studies
2012 - 2015
SSCE Certificate from Govt. Science & Technical College, completed in 2015.
Muazu Primary School
First Leaving Certificate, Primary Education
2003 - 2009
First Leaving Certificate from Muazu Primary School, completed in 2009.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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