Ahmed Waheed
Veteran | Cybersecurity | Project Management
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IslamabadMember since June 27, 2024
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About
- Veteran with 13 years of operational, intelligence, security, administrative and management experience.
- Offering robust communication and technical skills and managed teams of over 50+ individuals.
- Now pursuing a career in cybersecurity with a focus on Blue Teaming, Cyber Security compliance and Audit, aiming to leverage military leadership and technical expertise to enhance organizational security.
Experience
- Led the management and coordination of secure communication systems for personnel, ensuring high operational uptime for critical missions.
- Implemented advanced cybersecurity protocols and intrusion detection systems, significantly reducing security incidents and enhancing threat response.
- Oversaw the installation, configuration, and maintenance of secure communication networks, improving operational efficiency and network security.
- Developed and conducted comprehensive cybersecurity training programs for soldiers, increasing their proficiency in handling cyber threats.
- Managed cybersecurity projects i.e. vulnerability assessments/ security audits to enhance defence mechanisms.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and implement secure IT infrastructure, ensuring compliance with military standards.
- Directed administrative operations, optimizing resource allocation and streamlining processes to enhance productivity and operational support.
- Supervised project management activities, from planning and execution to monitoring and closure, delivering projects on time and within scope.
Education
- National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST) October 2015 - July 2021
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Computer Software Engineering
- National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST) November 2011 - July 2015
Bachelor's degree, Military Operational Art and Science
