Computer Science undergraduate with hands-on offensive & defensive cybersecurity experience. Skilled in network reconnaissance, intrusion detection, incident response, and endpoint security through an intensive Purple Team Bootcamp.
Deployed Velociraptor for endpoint monitoring. Used VQL to hunt persistent mechanisms like Shellbags and unauthorized actions.
Conducted full IR lifecycle for a phishing compromise. Performed RCA identifying MFA and DMARC gaps.
Executed structured network reconnaissance. Correlated offensive scan traffic with Suricata IDS alerts.
Simulated credential harvesting. Researched LSASS protection and hardened Windows Server environments via GPOs.
Analyzed PCAP files using Zeek and RITA to identify stealthy C2 beaconing and sophisticated DNS tunneling.
Engineered high-fidelity detection rules via custom Sysmon XML logic mapped to PowerShell and remote thread injection.
Identified persistence mechanisms (rogue tasks, Run keys). Applied forensic methods to reconstruct attacker timelines.
Demonstrated network pivoting using Socat. Engineered encrypted reverse shells to bypass segmented boundaries.
Architected central Splunk logging. Configured Universal Forwarders for IDS, network flow, and endpoint logs.
Intensive Hands-on Security Training
Executed 35+ technical projects and labs covering end-to-end Purple Team operations (Threat Emulation & Incident Detection). Mastered tools including Velociraptor, Splunk, Suricata, and Zeek.
Printing & Copy Center — Karbala, Iraq
Provided technical support by diagnosing system and hardware issues. Maintained detailed ticket documentation for recurring workflow problems, directly supporting SOC-like ticket management skills.
University of Karbala — Iraq
Focus: Cybersecurity, Networking, Operating Systems
Al-Dhura High School for Distinguished Students — Iraq
I'm actively seeking a professional position where I can apply my technical skills in SOC operations and Purple Teaming. Feel free to reach out for collaborations or opportunities.
Hands-on Security Operations
Independent Threat Research