Abdullah Masood

Experience

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  PetSmart

  Jun 2022 - Sept 2022

  Project Management Intern

  Conducted in-depth business development research and compiled results for review by PMO.Assisted the PMO with project administration and portfolio management using Agile methodologies.Participated in cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and synergy among departments.Prepared and delivered project status reports and presentations to stakeholders and senior management.Tracked the IT project portfolio, collaborating with Lead PMs on status updates.Facilitated implementation of new PM software and trained PMO on usage Show less

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  Omega 365 USA Inc.

  Sept 2022 - Dec 2022

  Cyber Security Consultant Intern

  • Collaborate with the cybersecurity team to conduct security assessments and vulnerability scans on client systems.• Assist in the development of security assessment reports and recommendations.• Contributed to the creation of technical documentation, including user manuals and process workflows.• Evaluated client current systems and procedures to make recommendations for improvement• Participated in meetings and discussions with stakeholders to gather feedback and refine project requirements.• Spearheaded security awareness campaigns and educational initiatives to promote best cybersecurity practices. Show less

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  PetSmart

  Apr 2023 - Sept 2023

  Cybersecurity Engineer - Network Security

  • Developed and implemented advanced security measures, including a script for DNS record scans to identify and resolve dangling records, bolstering defenses against potential threats.• Leveraged API integrations for efficient DNS record scanning, enabling real-time reporting and significantly improving network security monitoring capabilities.• Identified and resolved 458 out of 600 dangling DNS records, resulting in a reduction rate of 76.33% and mitigating potential vulnerabilities.• Automated DNS record scanning processes, enhancing the team's ability to monitor and secure the network.• Fostered cross-departmental collaboration to integrate security measures into the development of new applications and systems, ensuring security by design and maintaining high standards of protection. Show less

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  Hilcorp

  Oct 2023 - Jun 2024

  Cybersecurity Analyst

  • Updated legacy enterprise systems to comply with NIST cybersecurity standards, focusing on security testing for web and mobile applications.• Deployed SentinelOne for advanced endpoint protection, enhancing system defense and threat response.• Conducted comprehensive vulnerability assessments on web applications and network devices using tools such as App Scan improving security posture significantly.• Identified and resolved 164 out of 249 dangling DNS records, achieving a reduction rate of approximately 65.86% and effectively mitigating potential vulnerabilities• Responded to security alerts, conducted vulnerability assessments, and ensured security compliance, with a focus on AWS cloud security. Show less

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  AT&T

  Jul 2024 - now

  Network Engineer

  - Support the NOSC team in maintaining AT&T’s compliance with security regulations and standards, ensuring all practices meet or exceed industry requirements.- Conduct thorough analysis of security data to identify trends, potential threats, and areas for improvement, delivering clear and concise reports to stakeholders.- Analyze vulnerability data and provide insights to CSO team on remediation efforts- Assist teams with existing vulnerabilities on remediation efforts to become compliant with industry standards Show less