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Waseem Javed User

@waseemjaveduser

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I’m a cyber security engineer focused on red/blue team defense and secure engineering.

Pakistan

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can bridge offense and defense—doing SOC work, red/blue team activities, incident response, penetration testing, and engineering secure features with a team that values research and execution.

I’m currently pursuing a Master’s in Information Security with a focus on red and blue team operations, SOC analysis, and cyber defense (Sep 2025 - Sep 2027). I bring hands-on capability in penetration testing, incident response, and malware analysis, backed by my drive to connect offense and defense into stronger security systems.

Recently, I’ve worked as an R&D Manager at SmartDealer (Oct 2024 - Present), where I lead research, test new ideas, and turn them into real features that support product goals. Previously at Averox (Software and Cybersecurity Engineer, Oct 2024 - May 2025), I contributed to a real-time messaging and video calling application across C mobile and web platforms, including full-stack development and penetration testing of open-source web applications and mobile apps.

My broader engineering background includes Full Stack roles where I built secure, modular systems using React, Node.js, TypeScript, microservices, and automation. At Cytomate (Jun 2022 - Sep 2024), I helped develop secure APIs, frontend interfaces, and a desktop agent with secure session isolation, while integrating backend cron logic via Nestjs and Python-based automation servers—along with earlier work in MERN/MEAN development and security-focused coursework, tools, and assessments.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

R&D Manager

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SmartDealer

Oct 2024 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Led R&D efforts at SmartDealer by exploring new technologies, testing concepts, and partnering with the team to turn ideas into product features that support company goals.

Research & Development Technology Evaluation Prototyping Cross Functional Collaboration

Software & Cyber Security Eng

Averox

Oct 2024 - May 2025 (7 months)

Developed a real-time messaging and video calling application for mobile (C) and web platforms, handling full-stack delivery and security testing.

Full Stack Penetration Testing Real Time Applications Web Application Security C Development

Full Stack Engineer

Cytomate

Jun 2022 - Sep 2024 (2 years 3 months)

Built frontend and backend capabilities for multiple cybersecurity products using React, Node.js, and TypeScript, including secure, modular API development within microservices.

React TypeScript API Development Microservices Architecture Next.js

MERN Full Stack Engineer

MEAN Comsats (Cyber Lab)

Jun 2021 - May 2022 (11 months)

Contributed to web application development and research-based projects as part of the university R&D team, and supported academic/innovation demonstrations using Electron.

Web Application Development Research & Development Electron Frontend Engineering

React Native Developer

Reap Agro

Mar 2021 - May 2021 (2 months)

Developed a React Native mobile application for agriculture crops management, integrating with Flask and Django services.

React Native Mobile App Development Flask Django API Integration

SOC Analyst

University of Swabi

Feb 2019 - Apr 2019 (2 months)

Served as a security analyst for a conference submission system (CSS), supporting security-focused activities such as penetration testing.

SOC Analysis Security Monitoring Web Security Penetration Testing Access Status Workflows Application Security Testing

Malware Analysis Programmer

Army Service Crops

Aug 2018 - Oct 2018 (2 months)

Developed a desktop application to centralize plot information and support management of exploit-development plots, including registration, maintenance tracking, and resident records.

Malware Analysis Exploit Development desktop application development Vulnerability Assessment Penetration Testing Data Management Security Research

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Riphah International University

Master's in Information Security, Information Security

2025 -

Pursuing a Master’s in Information Security with a focus on red and blue team operations, SOC analysis, and cyber defense. Covers penetration testing, incident response, malware analysis, reverse engineering, and exploit development.

University of Swabi

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Science

2016 - 2020

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a foundation in programming, algorithms, and software development. Developed skills in Python, Java, C, and C++, along with data structures, databases, web development, computer networks, and operating systems.

Jinnah Model School & College, Zaida

FSc (Intermediate), Pre-Engineering

2016 -

Completed FSc (Intermediate) in Pre-Engineering, building a foundation in mathematics and physics along with other major subjects. Strengthened analytical and problem-solving skills for technical studies.

Jinnah Model School & College, Zaida

SSC (Matriculation), Science

2014 -

Completed SSC (Matriculation) in Science with a focus on mathematics, physics, and chemistry. Built a strong foundation for further study in technical disciplines.