Ahmed Badr

Security-test an XDR suite including network sensors, IPS/IDS, deception decoys, sandbox malware analysis, and endpoint and Active Directory defense. Validate threat detection end to end, test policy and rule packs, and implement security-focused test automation.

Restructured SAP role and authorization matrices for a multinational beverage group, minimizing security risk. Delivered RISE with SAP and S/4HANA Cloud projects, including security hardening, identity services, and cloud delivery.

Led a penetration-testing team, evaluating members' work and raising team skills through hands-on coaching. Taught advanced offensive-security topics and created two training courses: Web Penetration Testing and Advanced Web Penetration Testing.

Worked on securing middleware and integration systems, a prime target for attackers seeking banking data. Studied best-practice controls that protect middleware against SQL injection, XSS and DDoS attacks.

Performed vulnerability assessments and security testing of web and mobile apps throughout the SDLC. Served as the security tester for every new application, collaborating with the development team to fix findings before release.

Security-tested new and updated web and mobile features; reviewed new vulnerability reports to patch each weakness. Ran vulnerability scans and manual verification with Nessus, OpenVAS and Burp Suite.

Took part in red-team operations and network penetration testing. Built a strong foundation in network-security concepts and attacker techniques.

Grade: 3.10/4.00

Graduated in 2024 with a degree in Information Systems & Technology, achieving a GPA of 3.10/4.00.