Rana Uzair Ahmad

Integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Jenkins; automate SAST/DAST scanning, dependency analysis, and vulnerability reporting. Lead end-to-end vulnerability lifecycle management and develop Python and Bash automation scripts for continuous security monitoring.

Conducted full-scope red team engagements across web applications, APIs, internal networks, and external perimeters; delivered CVSS-rated reports with actionable remediation guidance. Performed API security testing using Postman and REST Assured, and integrated custom scanning scripts into GitLab CI pipelines.

Conducted independent web application and network penetration testing engagements for clients, delivering risk-rated security assessment reports with prioritized remediation steps. Built and maintained custom offensive security tooling in Python and C to support reconnaissance, exploitation, and reporting workflows.

Built a C-based SIEM agent for real-time network scanning, event correlation, and log analysis, integrated into active government infrastructure. Operated Wazuh, Splunk, and Kibana for threat detection, forensic investigation, and incident triage in a live production environment.

Grade: 3.33 / 4.0

Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security with a GPA of 3.33 out of 4.0, expected to graduate in 2027.

Completed the CompTIA PenTest+ Preparation Course Certificate.

Completed the Cyber Threat Intelligence 101 certification.

Earned the CSI Linux Certified Investigator (CSIL-CI) certification.

Completed the Mastering Reverse Engineering and Malware Analysis (REMASM+) certification.

Completed the Digital Forensics certification.

Completed the Web Application Security certification.