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ALLOUCHE IMENE

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ICS/OT cybersecurity researcher at Université de Sherbrooke who cut false positives by 38% with a Positive-Unlabeled classifier.

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At Université de Sherbrooke, I designed and validated an ICS/OT threat-detection recommendation system connecting real-time monitoring with MITRE ATT&CK for ICS. My Positive-Unlabeled classifier reduced false positives by 38% while preserving high recall.

I built and maintained a process-aware industrial testbed and authored 13 automated attack chains with Caldera-for-OT, covering 54 of 83 MITRE ATT&CK for ICS techniques. I also developed a causal-window Transformer that improved top-1 technique attribution accuracy from 0.71 to 0.78.

At IronHack, I lead a part-time cybersecurity bootcamp for 25 learners, delivering theory and TryHackMe labs while mentoring learners and evaluating their projects. At Correlation One, I facilitated weekly cybersecurity sessions for approximately 160 learners and led hands-on lab exercises.

As a Penetration Tester at Keystone Group, I conducted client-requested external penetration tests and built a red-teaming tool to automate Raspberry Pi network integration and IP assignment in Active Directory environments. I also competed internationally in CTFs, earning second place in MENA and seventh globally at CSAW'23 Finals.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Cybersecurity Lead Instructor

IronHack

Aug 2025 - Present (1 year 2 months)

Lead a part-time, 6-month intensive cybersecurity bootcamp for a cohort of 25 learners, delivering theory and premium TryHackMe lab sessions targeting job-ready skills. Design and facilitate practical labs and challenge walkthroughs, fostering learner autonomy in applying offensive and defensive security techniques.

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ICS/OT Cybersecurity Researcher

Université de Sherbrooke

Sep 2025 - Jul 2026 (10 months)

Designed and validated an end-to-end recommendation system for proactive ICS/OT threat detection, bridging real-time monitoring with MITRE ATT&CK for ICS structured intelligence. Engineered a two-tier hybrid retrieval engine and built a process-aware industrial testbed with automated attack chains.

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Cybersecurity Teaching Assistant

Jun 2025 - Jun 2026 (1 year)

Facilitated weekly live sessions for ~160 learners, driving a 95% attendance rate through clear communication of complex cybersecurity concepts. Led hands-on lab exercises across realistic threat scenarios, achieving a 90% lab completion rate and measurable improvement in practical skills.

SC

Technical Department Manager

Shellmates Club

Aug 2024 - Aug 2025 (1 year)

Managed Algeria's top CTF challenge-creation team; oversaw end-to-end challenge design, testing, and deployment across multiple categories on CTFd platforms. Maintained platform stability during live competitions and automated the challenge deployment pipeline for improved efficiency.

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Penetration Tester

Keystone Group

Jul 2024 - Oct 2024 (3 months)

Conducted client-requested external penetration tests, producing detailed findings reports that improved clarity and strengthened the organization's reporting methodology. Built a red teaming tool for physical penetration testing that automates Raspberry Pi network integration and IP assignment in Active Directory environments.

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Cybersecurity Instructor

Code Labs Academy

Oct 2023 - Oct 2024 (1 year)

Taught ethical hacking, cybersecurity fundamentals, and blue team operations; adapted content to diverse learning styles to maximize engagement and comprehension. Enhanced bootcamp curriculum and instructional materials, contributing to measurable increases in program enrollment and learner satisfaction.

NT

CTF Competitor

Noreply Team

Sep 2022 - Sep 2024 (2 years)

Competed internationally in cybersecurity CTF competitions; achieved 2nd place (MENA) and 7th globally at CSAW'23 Finals (Abu Dhabi), and 23rd globally in HTB CTF University 2023. Specialized in Binary Exploitation and Reverse Engineering, contributing advanced technical capabilities to a globally ranked team.

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Vice President

Shellmates Club

Aug 2023 - Aug 2024 (1 year)

Directed club operations, event planning, and overall strategic direction; balanced executive coordination with active participation in technical cybersecurity initiatives.

SC

Communication Department Manager

Shellmates Club

Aug 2022 - Aug 2023 (1 year)

Led the communications function, developing outreach strategies that significantly expanded the club's social media presence, engagement, and visibility.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

HE

Higher National School of Computer Science (ESI)

Master's Degree, Computer Science

Activities and societies: Led multiple development projects including a major interdisciplinary project in year two, sharpening problem-solving and team leadership capabilities.

Pursued a Master's degree in Computer Science with a specialization in Computer Architecture & Security, ranking in the top 13% of the cohort.

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