Cybersecurity Professional Showcase

About Me

I'm Hussien Ahmad, a recent graduate with a major in cybersecurity and a minor in computer science from DePaul University. I focus on innovative security solutions and system resilience, working on projects ranging from infrastructure automation to security assessments. I'm passionate about advancing cybersecurity and fostering collaboration.

Experience

Insight into some of my work history!

Transit Motors

Calumet City, IL | July 2021 – September 2023
IT Specialist

• Managed an active database of over 100 car listings, ensuring timely updates and accuracy.

• Automated customer communication using Python and Twilio, significantly improving efficiency.

• Directed a website redesign project, utilizing data-driven strategies to enhance user experience and increase sales metrics.

• Achieved a 95% customer satisfaction rate by leveraging data analytics to efficiently address and resolve technical issues.

Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago

Chicago, IL | May 2024 – August 2024
IT Service Management Intern

• Performed analytical tasks to support IT service delivery and infrastructure improvements.

• Contributed to IT service management projects on the ServiceNow platform, supporting analysis, documentation, and process enhancement.

• Developed an automated dashboard in ServiceNow to monitor and report on IT ticket response times, improving service delivery metrics.

• Transferred offboarding workflows from ServiceNow Workflow Editor to Flow Designer, streamlining processes and enhancing system efficiency.

ALDO Group

Orland Park, IL | August 2018 – June 2019
Staff Manager

• Ensured visual representation complied with ALDO Group standards.

• Managed $500k inventory, reducing shrinkage by 15% through effective loss prevention strategies.

• Collaborated with the store manager on inventory decisions, optimizing stock levels and reducing overstock by 25%.

• Maintained accurate inventory accounts through meticulous recordkeeping practices.

Finova Fintech

Tyre, Lebanon | September 2023 - April 2024
Co-Founder

• Co-founded a startup specializing in software development and fintech solutions, focusing on custom website development and innovative financial technologies.

•Supported the startup financially and strategically, facilitating the launch and establishing a foundation for future growth.

• Contributed to the development of services like custom software development, mobile app solutions, and offshore software development, addressing various market needs.

• Emphasized security and quality assurance across all projects, ensuring the delivery of reliable and robust software solutions to clients.

Projects

Look into some of the projects I've worked on!

Bit-Level Manipulation Project | C

Developed functions using bit-level integer representations, such as bitOr and bitXor, with restricted C operators. Managed two's complement arithmetic to prevent overflow and ensure precise computations. Solutions were validated and optimized through diagnostic tools like btest and dlc. Participated in the "Beat the Prof" contest, showcasing optimization skills by creating efficient solutions with minimal operators.

Security Assessment Project | Windows & Linux

Conducted thorough vulnerability assessments on Windows systems using techniques like null sessions and brute-force attacks. Employed tools like Wireshark, nmap, and hydra for network analysis and service attacks. Extracted offline SAM files with secretsdump.py, cracked passwords using John the Ripper, and developed advanced PowerShell scripts for password hash algorithms.