About Me

Hi I am Usama Arshad :wave:,

A passionate Penetration Tester and Red Teamer with an insatiable curiosity for unraveling digital complexities. My days are spent delving into the intricate dance between attacker and defender, meticulously dissecting systems to expose vulnerabilities and strategizing ways to bolster defenses. Beyond the realm of cyber skirmishes, Iā€™m an ardent automation enthusiast, weaving code to automate tasks and free up mental bandwidth for more intricate puzzles. A fervent supporter of the open source community, I find joy in contributing to projects that empower and educate. Each day, I step into the digital battlefield armed not just with tools, but with a thirst for innovation, a drive for continuous learning, and a commitment to making the digital world a safer place.

Penetration Testing

Web Application Pentest

95%

Mobile Application Pentest

60%

Firewall Configuration Review

60%

API Security Assessment

70%

Network Infrastructure Pentest

80%

Cloud Security Assessment

55%

Red Teaming

Threat Modeling

50%

Adversary Simulation

80%

Social Engineering

90%

Exploit Development

70%

Post-Exploitation

85%

Programming Skills

Python

70%

PHP

50%

C++

50%

React Native

65%

Mern Stack

65%

Soft Skills

Communication Skills

90%

Teamwork

90%

Leadership

85%

Problem Solving

90%

Senior Information Security Consultant, SecurEyes, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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  • Leading penetration tests and compliance projects for fintech sectors.
  • Overseeing a team of security engineers in high-stakes security assessments.
  • Creating advanced security testing scenarios and automating tools for better efficiency.
  • Engaging in hands-on security testing, red team activities, and training initiatives.
  • Handling detailed client communications and reporting on security enhancements.

Senior Security Engineer, Ebryx LLC, Lahore, Pakistan

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  • Executing web and mobile application penetration testing along with network security evaluations.
  • Leading innovative red teaming and social engineering initiatives.
  • Developing and refining security tools, plus critically analyzing security reports.

Synack Red Team Member, Synack Red Team, USA

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  • Identifying and documenting vulnerabilities across various platforms.
  • Working collaboratively with a diverse team to push the envelope on security insights.
  • Staying updated with the latest in cybersecurity and managing a dynamic work schedule.

Penetration Tester, Security Wall, Lahore, Pakistan

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  • Focused on thorough penetration testing for web, mobile, and network infrastructures.
  • Prepared detailed reports and conducted reviews to ensure accuracy and depth in security assessments.