Shahzaib Farooq

BS Information Technology candidate (graduating Jul 2026) with 8+ months of hands-on cybersecurity experience across two government agencies including an official internship at NCCIA and a contract engagement with FIA. Skilled in VAPT, vulnerability assessment, network security, and full-stack development, with a strong project portfolio spanning AI, Android, and web applications. Seeking a role where deep technical grounding and real-world investigative exposure translate into measurable security or development impact.

Cybersecurity Documentation & Case Support - Federal Investigation Agency (FIA)

(2025-10 - 2026-02)

• Worked privately with FIA cybersecurity personnel to assist in preparing official documentation for active cybercrime cases.
• Contributed to case file preparation, report writing, and structured data management for investigative records.
• Gained direct exposure to real investigation workflows, internal procedures, and digital evidence handling practices.
• Supported the team in organizing and cross-referencing technical evidence across multiple cases.

Cybersecurity Intern - National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA)

(2025-07 - 2025-09)

• Conducted VAPT assessments by executing network perimeter security scanning and mapping using tools like Nmap to identify active hosts and open ports.
• Investigated and analyzed critical web application threats, including SQL injection and malware components, to mitigate data breach risks.
• Discovered security flaws, system vulnerabilities, and analyzed potential attack vectors across target systems.
• Assisted in evaluating network infrastructure and identifying misconfigurations to strengthen overall system security.

BS - Information Technology - National University of Modern Languages (NUML) (2022-09 - 2026-07)

Intermediate - Computer Science - Aspire Group of Colleges (2021-09)

Matriculation - Science - Quaid Science Academy (2019-07)