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Khizar Mukhtiar

@khizarmukhtiar

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M.Sc. software engineer focused on cybersecurity, web development, and data-driven solutions.

Denmark

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles combining cybersecurity and software engineering where I can build secure, data-driven products, collaborate with stakeholders, and continue learning.

I am a software engineer specializing in cybersecurity and full-stack web development, with hands-on experience building deceptive security environments, responsive websites, and embedded systems projects. I have supported large classes as a teaching assistant and delivered measurable outcomes like increased client inquiries and user engagement.

My work blends secure coding, cloud deployment, and data analysis — from honeypot systems deployed on Azure and visualized with Plotly/Dash to web and mobile apps using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, MySQL, Firebase, and Arduino integrations. I prioritize pragmatic, tested solutions and continuous learning to drive product improvement and operational security.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Teaching Assistant

Technical University of Denmark

Sep 2024 - Dec 2024 (3 months)

Assisted over 200 M.Sc. Data Security students and evaluated exam assignments, developing and assessing network security protocol solutions and a Java programming project integrating cybersecurity principles.

Information Security Network Security Java Python Assessments Cybersecurity Teaching Azure

Website Developer

Future Benefits Academia

Apr 2023 - Jul 2023 (3 months)

Developed and launched a responsive website for an academic consulting firm, collaborating with stakeholders to define requirements and delivering a site that increased client inquiries by 15%.

HTML CSS JavaScript PHP SQL Responsive Design Git Stakeholder Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Technical University of Denmark

Master of Science, Computer Science and Engineering

2023 -

Activities and societies: M.Sc. thesis on deceptive cybersecurity environments; Teaching Assistant for M.Sc. Data Security course (Sep–Dec 2024).

Pursuing an M.Sc. in Computer Science and Engineering with thesis work on deceptive environments and honeypots, deployed on Azure and analysed with Python for increased engagement and compliance.

University of Derby

Bachelor of Science, Computing and Information Technology

2020 - 2022

Grade: First Class Honours

Activities and societies: B.Sc. thesis on secure boot features; student projects including web and mobile applications (PHP, MySQL, Android).

Completed a B.Sc. First Class Honours in Computing and Information Technology with a thesis on secure boot analysis of microprocessing chips, identifying vulnerabilities and cost-reduction improvements.