Muhammad Abdullah Bin Ashfaq Email & Phone Number

Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

As part of the team, I work on enhancing and maintaining our network management system, which is built using a Java framework with GraphQL. My responsibilities include developing new features, database migrations, and system improvements based on client requirements.Recent contributions:Feature Development: Added an attribute to allow clients to view the timing of the next automated data export, along with a database migration to apply this feature to older instances.Service Improvement: Introduced an attribute to display file sizes before installation, ensuring consistency across records through a database migration.Import Functionality Enhancement: Improved the import functionality to support case-insensitive identifiers in uploads, ensuring robust and flexible data verification.Link Cost Visualization: Assigned link colors to various costs associated with different device types, enabling the frontend to visually represent hop link costs.Log Rotation: Set up log rotation for various workers on the servers using scheduled tasks.Filter Refactoring: Refactored the usage of the device status filter based on the frontend team's requirements.Enhanced Filtering Features: Developed additional filtering features for devices capable of specific scanning functionalities.I consistently work on evolving the platform to meet client needs, contributing to a dynamic and reliable system.

Tampere Metropolitan Area

- Held a position as a Cybersecurity Research Intern specializing in: - Security Testing - Linux Platform Hardening- Worked on a comprehensive thesis project with the goal of: - Developing a robust security testing process - Focusing on a Yocto Linux-based distribution- Identified and evaluated cutting-edge tools tailored to multiple domains of cybersecurity, including: - Code review - Hardening review - Device config review - External surface analysis review - Testing- Conducted extensive research and hands-on implementation to create a reusable environment that facilitated: - Efficient penetration testing - Vulnerability identification - Strengthening of Linux platforms- Contributed to the advancement of secure software development practices and protection of sensitive data, enhancing cyber defense strategies

Helsinki Metropolitan Area

- Gained proficiency in a range of programming languages and technologies, including: - JavaScript - TypeScript - ReactJS - Redux - Material-UI - NodeJS - ExpressJS - NestJS - REST API - MongoDB - PostgreSQL - Java (including SpringBoot) - C# (.NET Core) - C++- Developed a deep understanding of: - Front-end development - Back-end development - Creation and implementation of RESTful APIs - Management of databases

Northern Punjab Rawalpindi, Pakistan

Roles performed:▪ System Security Hardening: blocking of USB ports, Kaspersky Anti-virus, limiting theaccess of systems to ERP or Email, 158 systems (88 Desktops and 70 Laptops)▪ Policy based Filtering▪ Security at user level▪ Centralised Domain Integration▪ VLAN Configuration▪ LAN Configuration▪ Switch Configuration▪ Installation, Configuration and Monitoring of CCTV Cameras▪ Networking: Switch, Router, OSI layers, LAN, WAN

Federal Capial &Ajk, Pakistan

Department: Tests and Measurements. Worked on Spectrum Analyzers and Test Receivers.

Master'S Degree, Information Security

Studies being conducted in field(s) of Cryptography, Information Security Management, Digital Privacy and Anonymity.

Bachelor'S Degree, Computer Systems Networking And Telecommunications, 3.51/4.00

Activities and Societies: ▪ Awarded with GPA based scholarship in 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th semester at NUST-MCS. ▪ Sports.