Cybersecurity Engineer
MUJAHID
ALI
MSc Cyber Security // Jr Penetration Tester // Full Stack Dev
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Who Am I
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mujahid_ali
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# Cybersecurity Engineer | Ethical Hacker
NAME="Mujahid Ali"
ROLE="Jr Penetration Tester"
LOC="United Kingdom"
FOCUS="Web Exploitation, Red Teaming"
STATUS="ACTIVE — HACKABLE"
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I'm an ambitious Cybersecurity professional transitioning from Full Stack Development to the thrilling world of penetration testing and ethical hacking. Passionate about identifying vulnerabilities, securing digital assets, and ensuring robust cyber defenses.
Currently pursuing an MSc in Cyber Security at the University of the West of Scotland, focusing on penetration testing, network security, web exploitation, and threat analysis.
Previously a Python Developer at Spatial Stack, developing REST APIs, Django backends, and seamless full-stack systems. Now bringing that developer mindset to offense.
2+
Years Dev Experience
5+
Security Projects
MSc
Cyber Security
100%
Ethical Mindset
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Arsenal
// Cybersecurity & Defense
Penetration Testing88%
Web App Exploitation90%
Vulnerability Assessment85%
Threat Analysis82%
// Tools & Networking
Kali Linux / Metasploit90%
Burp Suite / Wireshark85%
Nmap / Hydra / Nikto88%
TCP/IP · DNS · VPN · Firewalls85%
// Development & Scripting
Python / Django / REST APIs92%
JavaScript / React.js80%
PHP / Bash / C++75%
MySQL / PostgreSQL / SQLite85%
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Mission Log
University of the West of Scotland
Master of Cyber Security
// Jan 2025 — Feb 2026 · United Kingdom
Pursuing MSc Cyber Security with focus on penetration testing, network security, web exploitation, and threat analysis. Building advanced capabilities in red teaming and cyber defense. Hands-on labs using industry-standard tools.
The University of Lahore
BS Computer Science
// 2018 — 2022 · Lahore, Pakistan
Graduated with BS Computer Science. Completed Smart Irrigation System project, gaining practical experience in IoT and secure system design. Foundation for full-stack development and systems thinking.
Spatial Stack
Python Developer
// Dec 2022 — Nov 2024 (2 years) · Lahore, Pakistan
Developed REST APIs and handled backend development in Django. Ensured seamless integration of frontend and backend systems, contributing to full-stack solutions. Worked with React.js for frontend integration.
Cybersecurity Transition & Research
Jr Penetration Tester / Red Teaming
// 2024 — Present · United Kingdom
Leveraging development background to strengthen digital infrastructures. Hands-on with Kali Linux, Metasploit, Burp Suite, Wireshark, conducting vulnerability assessments. Focused on web exploitation (SQLi, XSS, CSRF) and network security.
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Operations
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AI Based Intrusion Detection System
Developed an AI-based Intrusion Detection System using the KDD99 dataset. Implemented machine learning algorithms to classify network traffic and detect anomalies with high accuracy.
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Web App Penetration Testing Lab
Built a local lab environment using OWASP tools and Burp Suite to practice SQL Injection, XSS, and CSRF attacks. Documented findings and mitigation strategies per OWASP Top 10.
03
Smart Irrigation System (IoT)
Developed a secure IoT-based smart irrigation system as BS final year project. Focused on secure data transmission and system integrity for agricultural automation.
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Clearances
Pre Security Certificate
// TryHackMe · Industry Verified
Ethical Hacking Essentials (EHE)
// Learn0Loop · 42-Day Program
Linux System Administration
// Hands-on Lab Verified
Full Stack Development (Django/React)
// Spatial Stack · Industry Experience
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Establish Link
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