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Zahid Bashir Mughal

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  • About me

    Assistant Director (Digital Forensic Investigation) at Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) - Cyber Crime Wing

  • Education

    • National police academy - islamabad

      2020 - 2020
      Specialized training law and prevention of cyber crime

    • University of the punjab, lahore

      2006 - 2010
      B.sc(hons) in computer science

  • Experience

    • Simplio web studio

      Mar 2011 - Jan 2016
      Lead web developer | information security officer

      PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES:PHP | ASP.NET WEB TECHNOLOGIES:JavaScript / jQuery / HTML / XML / XHTML / AngularJS / Ajax / CSS / Bootstrap / PHP 4,5, 6 / Magento (M1 & M2) / WordPress / Joomla / Codeigniter / CakePHP / Laravel / Yii / ASP.NET / Python & DjangoOPERATING SYSTEMS:Windows (XP, 7, 8, 8.1, 10) / Linux (Ubuntu, Mint, Kali)DATABASE:RDBMS - SQL / MySQLDEVELOPMENT TOOLS:FTP / SFTP / SSH / Cygwin / Putty / Net Beans / Eclipse / Dreamweaver / Adobe Photoshop / Microsoft Office / SVN / GIT /My Expertise in Web Development Area includes:✔ Magento, Wordpress, E-Commerce Responsive theme development.✔ Advance Functionalities implementations of Magento, Wordpress✔ PSD to Magento, Wordpress theme conversion.✔ Magento, Wordpress speed optimization.✔ Magento version Upgrade✔ Magento Data Export & Import.✔ Integration of different Magento extensions.✔ Magento, Wordpress site maintenance.✔ Basic and advance SEO for eCommerce website.✔ Fixing Magento, Wordpress and E-Commerce browser compatible issues.✔ Bug Fixing related to Theme, Extensions, Modules, PluginsMy Expertise in Security Area are listed below:✔ Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing✔ Provide Website Security✔ Malicious scripts and Malware Removal from Magento, Wordpress etc✔ Malware Removal✔ Trojan Removal✔ Virus Removal✔ Website transfer from one server to another including Windows bases and LinuxIn website Speed Optimization, i mostly use the following ways to provide best results.✔ Google Page Speed✔ GTmetrix✔ YSlow✔ Pingdom✔ Webpagetest✔ Wordpress speed optimization and minimize js/css requests✔ CSS optimization✔ PHP optimization✔ HTML optimization✔ MaxCDN✔ Speed up Magento✔ Magento speed optimization and minimize the js/css requests ✔ Page load speed Show less

    • Upwork

      Jan 2012 - Apr 2020
      Top rated sr. web developer / penetration tester over $200k earned at upwork (2012-2020)

      My Expertise in Information Security and Ethical Hacking includes: ✔ Reverse Engineering & Encoding Techniques for PHP 5.5, 5.6,7+ to protect your Applications Code✔ Removing Malware, Malicious Scripts and Recover Hacked websites✔ Removing Malicious Scripts from Database and Optimize the Database ✔ Provide Security to Linux Servers✔ Penetration Testing etc.✔ Footprinting and Reconnaissance✔ Scanning Networks✔ Enumeration Techniques✔ System Hacking (White-Hat)✔ Malware Threats✔ Sniffing✔ Social Engineering✔ Denial-of-Service✔ Session Hijacking ✔ Hacking Web Servers (White-Hat)✔ Hacking Web Applications (White-Hat)✔ SQL Injection✔ Hacking Wireless Networks (White-Hat)✔ Hacking Mobile Platforms (White-Hat)✔ Evading IDS, Firewalls, and Honeypots✔ Cloud Computing✔ Cryptography TechniquesMy Expertise in Content Management System (CMS) includes: ✔ Web Applications Responsive Theme Development. ✔ Advance Functionalities and Modules implementations of Web and E-Commerce Applications ✔ PSD to Responsive Theme Development✔ Web Application Speed Optimization ✔ Point of Sales Solution (POS) integration✔ Content Management Systems (CMS) Upgrading✔ Theme, Extensions and Plugins Development for Magento, WordPress, Joomla, CakePHP ✔ Bug Fixing related to Theme, Extensions, Modules and Plugins ✔ Integration of different Third Party API's with Web & E-Commerce Applications✔ Web & E-Commerce Applications Maintenance✔ Basic and advance SEO for E-Commerce Applications✔ Malicious scripts and Virus Removal from E-Commerce & Web Applications✔ Website transfer from one server to another including Windows bases and Linux Show less

    • Simplio web studio

      Dec 2016 - Mar 2020
      Technical project manager | cyber security analyst

      My services includes :✔ Performing 50% duties in Project Management and 50% as Team Leader✔ Writing proposals for project bidding and communication with clients✔ Analyzing Request For Proposal (RFP) for different projects✔ Writing plans for the execution of various projects✔ Providing Estimation of Web Application projects ✔ Complete Collaboration in development phase of various projects✔ Traning Resources in Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Assessment Techniques ✔ Communication with clients and provide full support to development team✔ Providing eCommerce solutions according to the requirements of clients✔ Writing REST API's in PHP / ASP.NET / Python to connect different systems ✔ Writing StoredProcedures in ASP.NET for complex scenarios✔ Optimization of SQL and MySQL database for complex scenarios✔ Providing solutions to Migrate the Web Applications in cost effective way✔ Daily base communication with the clients Show less

    • University of the punjab

      Oct 2017 - Feb 2018
      Visiting lecturer

      Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

    • Federal investigation agency (fia)

      Feb 2020 - now

      Performing my duties in various types of offences which includes: - ✦ Financial Fraud✦ Child Pornography✦ Offences against the modesty of a natural person and minors✦ Hacking✦ Unauthorized use of identity information✦ Unauthorized issuance of SIM cards✦ Tempering of etc. of communication equipments✦ Electronic Forgery✦ Cyber Terrorism✦ Unauthorized access/interference to critical infrastructure etc.​✔ Conduct interviews of victims, witnesses, and/or suspects​✔ ​Examine​ the​ recovered data​ and digital equipments​✔ ​Determine whether a ​Cyber Crime incident is indicative of a violation of law ​(PECA 2016) ​that requires specific legal action​.​​✔ ​Identify, collect, and seize documentary or physical evidence, to include digital media and logs associated with cyber Crime incidents, investigations, and operations​✔ Perform criminal investigative to trial process✔ Prepare reports (Case Diaries) to document the investigation​.✔ Preparing technical analysis reports for various digital equipment.✔ Conducting Anti-money Laundering (AMLA) investigation in various cases.✔ Conducting Enquiries/Investigation against Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs). Show less

      • Assistant Director (Digital Forensic Investigator)

        Jun 2022 - now

      • Assistant Director Investigation (Cyber Crime Wing)

        Feb 2020 - May 2022

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Computer forensics

      Linkedin
      Apr 2023
      View certificate certificate

    • Cyber forensic

      Great learning
      Nov 2022

    • Ethical hacking essentials

      Ec-council
      Nov 2022

    • Digital forensic essentials (dfe)

      Ec-council
      Oct 2022
      View certificate certificate

    • Network forensics

      Linkedin
      Oct 2022
      View certificate certificate

    • Dark web, anonymity, and cryptocurrency

      Ec-council
      Oct 2022
      View certificate certificate

    • Csa international cyber crime

      Australian federal police
      Dec 2021

    • Certified ethical hacking c|eh v9

      Ec-council
      Jul 2016

    • Open source intelligence (osint)

      Ec-council
      Nov 2022
      View certificate certificate

    • Operating system forensics

      Linkedin
      Oct 2022
      View certificate certificate

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Zahid Bashir Mughal
      Member of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Team Cyber Crime Wing, Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), Pakistan Jan 2025
    • Awarded to Zahid Bashir Mughal
      Active Member (International Association for Identification - IAI) International Association for Identification (IAI) Apr 2023 The International Association for Identification (IAI) is the oldest and largest association of forensic professionals in the world. IAI members represent the international public, private, and government agencies that encompass forensic science and law enforcement. The active membership ranges from beginning forensic practitioners to seasoned and experienced practitioners, many of whom are considered forensic experts. Many IAI members are certified in their respective forensic fields and have… Show more The International Association for Identification (IAI) is the oldest and largest association of forensic professionals in the world. IAI members represent the international public, private, and government agencies that encompass forensic science and law enforcement. The active membership ranges from beginning forensic practitioners to seasoned and experienced practitioners, many of whom are considered forensic experts. Many IAI members are certified in their respective forensic fields and have received their IAI certification through a series of written and practical examinations.The IAI was formed to pursue the following objectives:1. To associate persons who are engaged in the profession of forensic identification, investigation, and scientific examination of physical evidence in an organized body so that the profession may be standardized and effectively and scientifically practiced2. To encourage the enlargement and improvement of the forensic sciences3. To encourage research in the forensic sciences4. To keep its members appraised of the latest techniques and discoveries in the forensic sciences5. To employ the collective wisdom of the profession to advance the forensic sciences6. To provide training, education, and the publication of information in forensic science disciplines represented by the association Show less
    • Awarded to Zahid Bashir Mughal
      Letter of Appreciation District Police Officer (DPO), Sialkot, Pakistan Jan 2022 The District Police Officer (DPO) of Sialkot, Pakistan, extended a heartfelt letter of appreciation acknowledging the invaluable assistance rendered by the collaborative efforts to Punjab Police in tracing an abducted person. The letter expressed gratitude for prompt response, unwavering dedication, and effective coordination throughout the operation. It emphasized the crucial role which was played in swiftly locating the abducted individual, ultimately ensuring their safe return to their loved… Show more The District Police Officer (DPO) of Sialkot, Pakistan, extended a heartfelt letter of appreciation acknowledging the invaluable assistance rendered by the collaborative efforts to Punjab Police in tracing an abducted person. The letter expressed gratitude for prompt response, unwavering dedication, and effective coordination throughout the operation. It emphasized the crucial role which was played in swiftly locating the abducted individual, ultimately ensuring their safe return to their loved ones. Show less
    • Awarded to Zahid Bashir Mughal
      CLASS II Certificate Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Nov 2021
    • Awarded to Zahid Bashir Mughal
      Active Member (Organisation of The Islamic Cooperation – Computer Emergency Response Teams) - OIC-CERT Organisation of The Islamic Cooperation – Computer Emergency Response Teams (OIC-CERT) Apr 2021 Organization of The Islamic Cooperation – Computer Emergency Response Teams (OIC-CERT).Vision - Envisioning OIC-CERT to be a leading cyber security platform to make the world a safe cyberspace. Mission - A platform to develop cyber security capabilities to mitigate cyber threats by leveraging global collaboration.
    • Awarded to Zahid Bashir Mughal
      Focal Person (National Center for Missing & Exploited Children - NCMEC) - (From April 2021 to January 2024) National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) Apr 2021 NCMEC’s CyberTipline is the International centralized reporting system for the online exploitation of children. The public and electronic service providers can make reports of suspected online enticement of children for sexual acts, child sexual molestation, child sexual abuse material, child sex tourism, child sex trafficking, unsolicited obscene materials sent to a child, misleading domain names, and misleading words or digital images on the internet.During my tenure as the Focal… Show more NCMEC’s CyberTipline is the International centralized reporting system for the online exploitation of children. The public and electronic service providers can make reports of suspected online enticement of children for sexual acts, child sexual molestation, child sexual abuse material, child sex tourism, child sex trafficking, unsolicited obscene materials sent to a child, misleading domain names, and misleading words or digital images on the internet.During my tenure as the Focal Person at the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) from April 2021 to January 2024, I was entrusted with the critical responsibility of coordinating efforts to address issues related to missing and exploited children. In this role, I worked tirelessly to establish effective communication channels, facilitate collaboration among stakeholders, and implement strategies aimed at locating and safeguarding vulnerable children. My dedication to this cause was driven by a deep sense of compassion and a firm belief in the importance of protecting the most vulnerable members of our society. Throughout my tenure, I endeavored to uphold the mission and values of NCMEC, ensuring that every action taken was in the best interest of the children we served. My time at NCMEC was not only professionally rewarding but also personally fulfilling, as I had the privilege of contributing to the noble cause of child protection. Show less
    • Awarded to Zahid Bashir Mughal
      Top Rated UPWORK Freelancer (2016 - 2023 ) UPWORK Nov 2016 I am top rated Upwork Freelancer for the Year of (2015-2021) with 100% JOB success rate.Profile Link : https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~015c6fed11a04ce067