Ahmed Tawfik

Ahmed Tawfik

Software Developer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Cybersecurity Professional | Advancing Threat Intelligence, Automation, and AI-Driven Security Solutions

  • Education

    • Simon Fraser University

      2023 - 2024
      Master's degree Cybersecurity 4.0
    • Helwan University Cairo

      2002 - 2006
      Bachelor of Science - BS Computers and Information 91% with Honors

      Information Systems Major, Head Student

  • Experience

    • International Turnkey Systems - ITS

      Apr 2007 - Dec 2007
      Software Developer

      Java Software Developer in the Banking Department (J2SE and J2EE)

    • IBM

      Dec 2007 - Jul 2011

      Global Business Services Open Source Software Focal, Middle East and Africa Architecture and Infrastructure Generic role involving both Software Development and System Administration

      • Open Source Software Focal, GBS MEA

        Apr 2010 - Jul 2011
      • CRM Infrastructure Consultant

        May 2008 - Jul 2011
      • IT Specialist

        Dec 2007 - Dec 2008
    • Oracle

      Dec 2011 - Apr 2014

      Implementation Team - Siebel CRM / OBIEE at Oracle Managed Cloud Services (OMCS) Siebel Architecture and Infrastructure, Performance Tuning, System Administration at Oracle Advanced Customer Support Services (ACSS) Acting as a Delivery Manager for STC (Telecom.) and ALJ (Automotive) in KSA

      • Senior Technical Analyst

        Jul 2012 - Apr 2014
      • Senior Siebel Architecture Specialist

        Jul 2011 - Jun 2012
      • Technical Account Manager

        Dec 2011 - Mar 2012
    • Qatar Computing Research Institute

      Nov 2015 - Aug 2023
      Research Support Engineer

      Cyber Range Operations & Training Lead | Systems EngineerCloud Computing Infrastructure Systems Administration & Support, with main focus on Linux, Virtualization and Containers.

    • Kanari AI

      Oct 2023 - now
      Systems Engineer

      Designing, building and supporting Kanari's compute cluster

    • Mirai Security Inc.

      Feb 2024 - Aug 2024
      GRC Analyst
    • Simon Fraser University

      Aug 2024 - Dec 2024
      Teaching Assistant
    • Fortinet

      Dec 2024 - now
      Senior Cybersecurity Specialist

      Cyber Threat Research & Analysis

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • ISO 27001:2022-Compliant Cybersecurity: Getting Started

      LinkedIn
      Mar 2024
      View certificate certificate
    • Verified Vanta Admin

      Vanta
      Feb 2024
      View certificate certificate
    • Optim Certified Technical Professional

      IBM
      Dec 2010
    • Oracle WebLogic Server 11g System Administration

      Oracle
      Oct 2012
    • Cybersecurity Foundations: Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)

      LinkedIn
      Mar 2024
      View certificate certificate
    • How to Get FedRAMP Authorized

      LinkedIn
      Jun 2024
      View certificate certificate
    • SEC504: Hacker Tools, Techniques, and Incident Handling (Attendance)

      SANS Institute
      Aug 2023
    • Siebel 8 Consultant Certified Expert

      Oracle
      Nov 2008
    • ITIL Foundation

      ITIL Certified
      Oct 2012
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Ahmed Tawfik
      Head Student of Information Systems Dept. -
    • Awarded to Ahmed Tawfik
      Ideal Student Runner-up Helwan University 2006 -
    • Awarded to Ahmed Tawfik
      Imagine Cup Local Finalist 2007 -
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Instructor

      Issued by FCIH and P4Y on Jan 2007
      FCIH and P4YAssociated with Ahmed Tawfik
    • Mentor

      Issued by Qatar Computing Research Institute on Jan 2017
      Qatar Computing Research InstituteAssociated with Ahmed Tawfik