Ahsan Jawied

Experience

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  Auto Repair

  May 2016 - Aug 2020

  Technician

  • Diagnosed and repaired vehicle automotive systems including engine, transmission, electrical, steering, suspension, braking, air conditioning, etc. to manufacturing specification.• Explained mechanical diagnoses and required repairs in a non-technical manner to service advisors and customers.• Continuously learned new technical information and techniques to stay abreast with rapidly changing technology.

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  The Home Depot

  Apr 2018 - Jun 2021

  Cashier / Sales / Customer Service

  • Helped customers find the right product for their project.• Resolved any obstacles that customers or fellow employees faced.• Participated in a team to get tasks accomplished.

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  Texas Department of Transportation

  Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

  Security Analyst Intern

  • Conducted vulnerability assessments and penetration testing, aligning with ISO 27002 and NIST-CSF standards. • Educated employees and clients on security best practices, helping reduce risks and prevent breaches. • Analyzed network traffic to identify and mitigate potential security risks.

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  TryHackMe

  Jan 2022 - now

  Penetration Tester & Security Engineer

  • Penetrating and rooting vulnerable machines in order to identify and patch vulnerabilities.• Analyzed and documented vulnerabilities found during penetration testing.• Developed skills through hands on labs in areas such as NIST Incident Response Life Cycle, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, OSI model, SOAR, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Intrusion Detection, Phishing Malware, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Traffic, NIST framework, and many other key cybersecurity principles.• Global top 7% of all TryHackMe penetration testers. Show less

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  Bell Flight

  May 2022 - Dec 2022

  Software and Automation Engineering Intern and Co-Op

  • Functioned as a full-stack developer in creating an app to track and schedule aircraft fleet in order to optimize usage and avoid overbooking of pilots and aircrafts. • Created Power BI dashboards to visualize and monitor critical data, providing actionable insights into system performance, security, and risk metrics for improved decision-making. • Integrated DevSecOps principles into development and testing workflows for Power Apps, ensuring continuous security throughout the lifecycle and improving development speed by eliminating downtime. • Worked on database normalization and optimization for SQL-based applications, improving data integrity and security. • Inspected and verified the TCP/UDP packet transfer by utilizing Wireshark. • Contributed to the design of a VR setup that reduced troubleshooting time by 25%, focusing on secure system architecture. Show less

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  Bell Flight

  Jul 2023 - now

  Software and Security Engineer

  • Conducted vulnerability assessments and manual penetration testing for Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) using tools like Burp Suite, Metasploit, Wireshark, Nmap, within the Kali Linux environment to identify and remediate security risks. • Automated security testing within CI/CD pipelines to continuously monitor and address vulnerabilities in real-time. • Designed and implemented hardware security measures for aircraft systems and managed parts via ENOVIA PLM software, ensuring the secure handling and protection of critical hardware components. • Analyzed network traffic and assessed system vulnerabilities using packet analysis tools and sandbox environments. • Implemented MITRE ATT&CK and NIST Incident Response Frameworks to identify and respond to security threats effectively. • Developed Python and C# scripts for automating testing, security assessments, and vulnerability remediation efforts. • Created test cases and specifications in DOORS, ensuring thorough and comprehensive test coverage. • Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure secure integration and operations of embedded systems and IoT devices. • Utilized JIRA and Azure for managing projects, tracking vulnerabilities, and keeping stakeholders informed. Show less