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Highlights & Engagements

Key achievements, conferences, and community leadership experiences that shaped my professional journey

BlackHat MEA 2024

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Conference Participant & CTF Competitor

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Participated in one of the world's premier cybersecurity conferences, competing in Capture The Flag (CTF) challenges that tested advanced security skills and problem-solving abilities.

Engaged with industry leaders, security researchers, and technical professionals from around the globe, gaining valuable insights into cutting-edge cybersecurity trends and emerging threat landscapes.

💡Impact on AI & Development Journey

  • →Deepened understanding of secure application development, crucial for building production-grade AI systems that handle sensitive data
  • →Learned advanced threat modeling techniques now applied to AI agent architectures and LLM-powered applications to prevent prompt injection and data leakage
  • →Enhanced problem-solving and analytical skills through CTF challenges, directly translating to debugging complex AI workflows and optimizing system performance
  • →Gained exposure to security best practices that now guide development of enterprise-grade backend systems with robust authentication and authorization

Community Leadership & Event Management

OutSecure

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Lead the organization and execution of cybersecurity-focused events, including competitive CTF challenges designed to enhance practical security skills among participants.

Conduct technical workshops and training sessions for junior developers and aspiring security professionals, covering topics from secure coding practices to vulnerability assessment.

Foster a collaborative learning environment by coordinating knowledge-sharing sessions, hackathons, and industry networking events that bridge the gap between academia and professional cybersecurity practice.

💡Impact on Professional Growth

  • →Developed strong communication and leadership skills essential for technical team collaboration and project management in development environments
  • →Enhanced ability to break down complex technical concepts while teaching workshops, improving code documentation and knowledge transfer in development teams
  • →Built a strong professional network across the cybersecurity and development communities, leading to collaborative opportunities and technical mentorship
  • →Gained expertise in event planning, stakeholder management, and community building that translates to effective project coordination and client communication in software development
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