سامر سليمان

Cybersecurity student at Minia University (Class of 2027) with practical experience in penetration testing, network administration, and IT support. Holds a Cisco CCNA certification and a Cybersecurity Fundamentals certificate from the Ministry of Communications (ITI/Mahara Tech). Currently advancing through a 480+ hour Cybersecurity Diploma at IT-Gate Academy — accredited by Ain Shams University — with completed tracks in CEH v13, Linux Administration, and CCNA, and currently working through OSCP.

Driven by a passion for offensive security, hands-on lab work, and continuous skill development in real-world environments.

Help Desk Technician at Educational Academy (2024-01 – 2024-03)

• Provided first-level technical support and troubleshooting for end users
• Managed hardware/software issues and escalated complex problems efficiently
• Improved user satisfaction through fast ticket resolution and clear communication

IT Security Trainee at IT-Gate Academy (2023-01 – Present)

• Completed 480+ hours of structured training across networking, systems, scripting, and offensive security
• Practiced penetration testing methodologies using Kali Linux, Metasploit, Nmap, and Burp Suite
• Currently at OSCP module — hands-on exploitation, privilege escalation, and lab challenges
• Solved multiple CTF labs and published writeups on LinkedIn

Bachelor of Information Technology in Information Technology – Minia University (2027-06)