Haithem Darwish Email & Phone Number

Dubai, AE

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Cybersecurity Intern in the Fraud Protection Team

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Developed and implemented robust security features in a web-based cost control application, ensuring protection of sensitive financial data and client information.
• Conducted thorough vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify potential security risks and implemented necessary remediation measures.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to establish secure coding practices, ensuring adherence to industry standards and best practices.
• Implemented authentication and authorization mechanisms to enforce proper access control and user permissions within the application.
• Utilized encryption techniques to safeguard data transmission and storage, ensuring data confidentiality and integrity.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Developed a platform that stores, monitors and analyses telemetry systems on the team’s boat.
• Implemented Google Cloud Firestore as the database solution to efficiently manage and store telemetry data.
• Collaborated with a cross-functional team of engineers and sailors to identify key performance metrics and optimize the boat’s performance based on telemetry analysis.
• Conducted thorough testing and debugging to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the telemetry platform.
• Improved the user interface by incorporating ReactJS components, enhancing the overall user experience and accessibility of the telemetry platform.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Responsibly handled student academic complaints and issues, diligently seeking and implementing effective solutions to address their concerns.
• Pioneered ”Secure Your Track,” an annual event dedicated to assisting cybersecurity students in discovering their ideal security specialization.
• Enhanced academic programs for computing majors under my representation, striving to elevate the educational experience.
• Engaged in high-level discussions with senior management to address and resolve academic issues affecting students, advocating for constructive changes.
• Founded the CSAB (Student Advisory Board), a platform focused on addressing academic challenges, providing coursework support, and guiding students toward their academic and career goals.