🛡️ Abdullah Akram | Cyber Security CEH Trainee @ NETSOL Technologies
💻 SOC Analyst Junior | Developer | Cybersecurity Enthusiast
🔒 SIEM • Splunk • Wireshark • Penetration Testing • Vulnerability Assessment
📧 github.com/Abdullah-Akram04
🎓 CS Graduate | COMSATS University Islamabad
Abdullah Akram
> CEH Trainee | SOC Analyst Jr. | Developer
Currently @ NETSOL Technologies Inc. — Cybersecurity Apprenticeship
📄 ABOUT ME
I am a passionate Computer Science graduate with a specialization in cybersecurity, currently serving as a Cyber Security CEH Trainee at NETSOL Technologies Inc. through the prestigious NIAI apprenticeship program in Lahore, Pakistan.
As a cybersecurity enthusiast and aspiring SOC Analyst, I bring hands-on experience in security monitoring, SIEM tools, vulnerability assessment, and incident response from my internship at DevelopersHub Corporation. I also have a strong development background including Flutter/Dart mobile apps, full-stack web projects, and Gen-AI applications.
My long-term mission is to work at the intersection of AI Security and threat intelligence — protecting systems from the next generation of cyber threats.
⚙️ SKILLS & TECHNOLOGIES
🛡️ Cybersecurity
SIEM / Splunk
80%
Wireshark
75%
Vulnerability Assessment
75%
Penetration Testing
65%
Wazuh / IDS/IPS
70%
Microsoft Defender / Sentinel
70%
CEH / Ethical Hacking
72%
💻 Development
Python
82%
JavaScript / MERN
78%
Flutter / Dart
70%
PHP / MySQL
68%
Gen-AI / RAG / LLM
65%
C# / C++
60%
🔧 Tools & Platforms
🐧 Kali Linux
🐧 Ubuntu / KVM
📊 Splunk Enterprise
🌐 Wireshark
🔍 Nmap
🛡️ Wazuh
☁️ Microsoft Sentinel
🛡️ MS Defender XDR
🐙 Git / GitHub
📮 Postman
🔥 Firebase
🐚 Bash Scripting
📦 VS Code
🌐 Burp Suite
🤖 OpenAI API
🧠 LangChain / RAG
💼 WORK EXPERIENCE
🛡️ Cyber Security – CEH Trainee
NETSOL Technologies Inc. · Apprenticeship (NIAI)
Sep 2026 – Present · 2 mos
📍 Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan · On-site
Currently undergoing a structured cybersecurity apprenticeship through the NIAI program at NETSOL Technologies.
Gaining hands-on training in ethical hacking, CEH methodologies, and enterprise security operations.
Applying analytical skills and critical thinking to real-world security scenarios.
CEH
Ethical Hacking
Security Operations
Analytical Skills
Critical Thinking
Network Security
🔍 Cyber Security Intern
DevelopersHub Corporation · Internship
Jun 2025 – Jul 2025 · 2 mos
📍 Islamabad, Pakistan · Remote
Worked as a Cybersecurity Intern focused on Security Operations Center (SOC) activities.
Conducted security monitoring, vulnerability assessments, and technical reporting.
Assisted in incident response activities and implemented security measures to mitigate threats.
SOC Operations
Security Monitoring
Vulnerability Assessment
SIEM Tools
Incident Response
Technical Reporting
📈 Business Developer
Mavaricks United · Lahore, Pakistan
~4 months
Worked as a Business Developer responsible for generating business leads, managing client relationships,
and driving sales. Contributed to business growth strategies and market expansion efforts.
Business Development
Lead Generation
Sales
Client Relations
📁 PROJECTS
Gen AI RAG QA Bot
Gen AI application using RAG — loads documents and answers questions from them intelligently.
GenAI Chatbot
AI-powered chatbot built and deployed using OpenAI API with a complete chat interface.
Splunk SIEM Lab
Splunk Enterprise setup & SIEM lab on Ubuntu Linux. Includes KVM VM setup, configs, and SOC practice.
Student Management System
Web app to manage student records, attendance, grades, and report generation.
Library Management System
Automates library operations: books, lending/returns, member records, and reports.
KMP Pharmacy System
Pharmacy management: inventory, medicine stock, prescriptions, and report generation.
Job Portal
Full-stack job portal with listings, authentication, profiles, and application tracking.
Evershop E-Commerce
Modern e-commerce web app with product management, shopping experience, and scalable architecture.
Photography Services
Responsive web project showcasing professional photography services, portfolios, and contact details.
Home Rental System
PHP & MySQL based rental system with secure login, admin panel, property listings, and booking management.
Aithena LMS
Web-based Learning Management System for courses, users, and learning content with scalable architecture.
MERN Student System
Full-stack MERN stack student management system with modern React frontend and Node.js backend.
🏅 CERTIFICATIONS
🛡️ Ethical Hacking
Ethical Hacking - Pearson Cert Prep Specialization
Pearson
📅 2025
CEH Preparation Specialization
📊 Splunk
Splunk Search Expert Specialization
Splunk
📅 2025
Search Expert - SIEM
🐍 Python
Python for Everybody Specialization
Coursera / University of Michigan
📅 2024
Python Programming Specialization
🔓 Web Pentesting
Hands-On Web App Pentesting
Cybersecurity Platform
📅 2025
Web Application Penetration Testing
🤖 GenAI Chatbots
GenAI Chatbots: Create & Deploy OpenAI Chatbots
Coursera
📅 2025
OpenAI API / Deployment
🛡️ MS Defender XDR
Microsoft Defender XDR for Security Analysts
Microsoft
📅 2025
Defender XDR - Security Analyst
☁️ Cybersecurity Solutions
Cybersecurity Solutions and Microsoft Defender
Microsoft
📅 2025
Microsoft Defender Suite
🔵 MS Sentinel
Microsoft Sentinel: Complete Azure Introduction
Microsoft / Azure
📅 2025
Azure Sentinel SIEM
📊 SIEM Intro
Introduction to SIEM (Splunk)
Splunk / Coursera
📅 2024
SIEM Fundamentals - Splunk
🌐 Google Cybersecurity
Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate
Google
📅 March 2026
Credential: M9PA86HW7V5K
🔒 ISC2 CC
ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
ISC2
📅 Feb 2026
ID: ad31edc6-0616-43fe
💳 Mastercard
Mastercard Cybersecurity Virtual Experience
Forage
📅 March 2026
ID: snJLeZL8R5jyFNKBY
🎓 EDUCATION
🏛️ COMSATS University Islamabad, Vehari Campus
Bachelor of Science – BS (Computer Science)
Strong foundation in programming, software development, and computer science.
Coursework: Data Structures, Algorithms, OOP, DBMS, Web Development, Computer Networks,
Information Security, and Software Engineering. Active in workshops and technical events.
🏫 Punjab Group of Colleges
Intermediate – FSc (Pre-Engineering): Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
Completed intermediate education under BISE board. Developed critical thinking
and problem-solving skills through active participation in academic and extracurricular activities.
📧 CONTACT ME
GitHub
github.com/Abdullah-Akram04
LinkedIn
linkedin.com/in/abdullah-akram
Location
Lahore, Pakistan
Current Role
CEH Trainee @ NETSOL Technologies