Ahmed Sowaity
Montreal,QC
Summary
Goal-oriented IT professional with significant success in planning, analyzing and implementing of security plans and initiatives. Excel in developing comprehensive, secure network designs and systems. Motivated Cyber Security student seeking internship in Security Analysis to gain hands-on experience. Outgoing and friendly with strong drive to succeed.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Market Research Analyst
IPSOS
Luton, Bedfordshire
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Reviewed existing literature on topics related to specific markets being researched.
- Provided advice and recommendations to clients regarding marketing strategies and tactics.
- Analyzed data from surveys, focus groups, interviews, or other sources to determine customer preferences and opinions.
- Developed and used specific methodologies for collecting and analyzing marketing data.
Network Security Analyst
Procter & Gamble
Jeddah, Makkah
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Investigated cyber-attacks by analyzing log files and identifying malicious activities.
- Created detailed reports documenting all security incidents including root cause analysis and recommendations for remediation.
- Conducted record searches and coordinated with other units on procedural problems involving complex cases.
- Monitored network traffic for suspicious activity and identified security threats.
- Installed system updates, patched programs, and optimized functionality.
- Conducted vulnerability assessments using various tools such as Nessus, Nmap, Metasploit.
- Managed user authentication and authorization of data access.
- Worked closely with fellow security personnel to remedy and alleviate technology issues.
Education
Master of Science - Information Systems Security
Concordia University
Montreal, QC08-2025
Bachelor of Science - Computer Security And Forensics
University of Bedfordshire
Luton, England06-2023
High School Diploma -
Global International School
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia05-2020
Skills
- Market Analysis
- Data Analytics
- Proposal Development
- KPI Tracking
- Managing Security Breaches
- Data Security
- Incident Response
- Vulnerability Management and Assesment
- Cloud Security
- Cyber Threat hunting (CTH)
- Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI)
- Malware Analysis
- Security Monitoring and Assessment
- Agile Project Management
- Usage of Kali Linux tools such as Wireshark, Nmap, Metasploit, etc
- Network Security Audits
Accomplishments
- Completed my undergrad as a First Class Student with honors and class valedictorian.
- Achieved an excellent grade on my Final Dissertation.
Languages
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Certification
- CCNAv7: Introduction to Networks
- CyberOps Associate
Timeline
Market Research Analyst
IPSOS
11.2022 - 03.2023
Network Security Analyst
Procter & Gamble
05.2022 - 09.2022
Master of Science - Information Systems Security
Concordia University
Bachelor of Science - Computer Security And Forensics
University of Bedfordshire
High School Diploma -
Global International School
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