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Ali Rasheed

@alirasheed

Application security researcher building Active Directory attack labs and Python log-triage scripts, with full-stack development experience.

Pakistan

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What I'm looking for

I'm transitioning into application security and SOC operations, where I can apply my production development experience and hands-on offensive and defensive security practice.

I bring a builder’s perspective to application security, combining full-stack development experience with hands-on offensive and defensive security practice.

In my self-directed lab practice, I built a multi-VM Active Directory environment and simulated attack paths including Kerberoasting and lateral movement. I also used BloodHound to map privilege escalation.

I tested OWASP Juice Shop and live VDP targets, documenting findings and writing code-level remediation patches for confirmed Juice Shop vulnerabilities. For VDP reports, I described recommended fixes.

I developed Python scripts to parse server logs and flag suspicious IPs for simulated SOC Tier 1 triage. My development projects also include JWT security middleware and role-based access control.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Data QA & Annotator (AI Training)

CNTXT AI

Feb 2026 - Aug 2026 (6 months)

Sustained a 98%+ accuracy rate across 3,500+ image and video annotations on the NXUS platform, supplying high-quality, bias-checked training data for AI model refinement. Improved object-detection model reliability by analyzing edge-case visual data and flagging parameter-level errors back to the ML training pipeline.

Data Annotation Quality Assurance Nexus Image Annotation Video Annotation ML Training Data Edge Case Analysis

Digital Marketing & Client Coordination Associate

iMax Solutions

Apr 2023 - Apr 2024 (1 year)

Translated business requirements into secure, actionable software specifications for 50+ client projects, acting as technical liaison between clients and development teams. Increased tracked sales conversions by 40% through WordPress site optimization and Meta Analytics-driven engagement improvements.

WordPress Meta Analytics Client Communication Requirements Analysis Project Tracking Content Management Campaign Performance Analysis User Engagement Optimization

IT Support Technician (Intern)

Safra

May 2016 - Aug 2016 (3 months)

Provided technical support and troubleshooting assistance in a professional office environment. Supported basic system setup, documentation, and user assistance tasks, gaining early exposure to IT operations and workplace technical standards.

Technical Support Entry Level IT Support Microsoft Office

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Aptech

Advanced Diploma in Software Engineering, ACCP AI, Software Engineering

2024 -

Pursuing an Advanced Diploma in Software Engineering with coursework in full-stack development, ReactJS, Node.js, MongoDB, .NET Core, and Agile DevOps.