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Asma Riaz

@asmariaz

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I build AI-driven adversary simulations and analyze security telemetry to improve threat detection.

Pakistan

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to apply threat detection, vulnerability research, malware analysis, and AI security evaluation skills in a role where I can keep building hands-on cybersecurity depth.

I led a three-person team to build Ares-AI, a controlled adversary-emulation platform that simulates five malware families to test endpoint and network defenses. I monitored process behavior, memory operations, and Wireshark network traffic in an air-gapped VMware lab to evaluate detection coverage and identify gaps.

I also built a LightGBM model using 40,001 fused BODMAS and MalMem2022 records to classify detection outcomes and prioritize remediation actions with 99%+ accuracy. Alongside active bug bounty hunting, I use vulnerability research, malware analysis, alert triage, and clear technical reporting to turn security findings into actionable conclusions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Team Lead, Ares-AI Project

KICSIT, IST

Led a team of 3 to design and build Ares-AI, a controlled adversary-simulation platform that emulates five major malware families to test endpoint and network defenses. Monitored and analyzed security events, built an AI model with 99%+ accuracy, and documented findings in a formal research report.

LightGBM Python Wireshark VMWare Malware Analysis Threat Detection Network Security Data Analysis Team Leadership

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

KICSIT, IST

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

2022 -

Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a focus on cybersecurity, including coursework and projects in threat detection and network security.