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Abdul Wahab
Junaid

Offensive Security Specialist & Quantum Cryptography Researcher

With 5+ years of hands-on experience, I specialize in penetration testing, advanced threat simulation, cloud security architecture, and post-quantum cryptography research. I help organizations identify and eliminate security vulnerabilities before adversaries can exploit them.

Penetration Testing Red Teaming Quantum Cryptography Cloud Security
5+
Years Experience
Since 2019
50+
Engagements
Global clients
8+
Certifications
Industry recognized
10+
Tools Built
Open source

Core Skills

Security

  • Penetration Testing
  • Vulnerability Assessment
  • Threat Analysis & Modeling
  • System Hardening
  • Incident Response
  • Network Security (TCP/IP)

Linux & DevOps

  • System Administration
  • Bash & PowerShell Scripting
  • Docker & Containerization
  • Cloud Infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP)
  • Infrastructure Automation
  • Firewall Configuration

Programming

  • Python (Expert)
  • C/C++ (Advanced)
  • Rust & Go
  • JavaScript / TypeScript
  • Shell Scripting (Bash/PowerShell)
  • SQL & Database Optimization

Professional Work

Present

Cyber Security Strategist

RDD AGENCY • LAHORE, PAKISTAN
  • Lead comprehensive security assessments and penetration tests for enterprise networks, reducing risk exposure by 40% across 15+ Fortune 500 networks.
  • Architect and implement advanced defensive strategies while managing incident response operations, cutting average containment time by 30%.
  • Administer AWS, Azure, Wazuh, Splunk, and Palo Alto platforms — maintaining 99.99% uptime for critical infrastructure serving 100K+ users.
  • Develop custom automation tools that reduced assessment turnaround by 40% and led cross-functional security teams across 3 continents.
AWS SecurityIncident ResponseTeam LeadershipThreat Hunting
2019 – 2024

Network Engineer & Cyber Security Expert

UPWORK & FREELANCE • REMOTE
  • Delivered secure network architecture and cloud security solutions to 20+ international clients across fintech, healthcare, and government sectors.
  • Improved client security posture by average of 25% via targeted audits; maintained 98% client retention with 4.9/5 rating across 50+ projects.
  • Developed and open-sourced 10+ custom security tools (Python, Rust, Go) and identified/reported 15+ CVEs affecting enterprise systems.
  • Provided expert consultation on network defense, reducing downtime and enhancing resilience for multiple high-profile freelance engagements.
Network DesignCloud ArchitectureCVE ResearchTool Development

Technical Toolkit

Languages

Python (Expert)C++/Rust (Advanced)Go/JavaScriptBash/PowerShellAssemblySQL
★ Advanced systems programming & automation

Security Arsenal

Burp SuiteMetasploitGhidraWiresharkNmapIDA ProKali LinuxNessusOpenVASRadare2
Red teaming • Malware analysis • Binary exploitation

Cloud & Platforms

AWSAzureGCPDockerKubernetesTerraformJenkinsAnsible
Infrastructure as Code • Container orchestration

SIEM & Observability

SplunkWazuhELK StackDatadogPrometheusGrafana
Threat detection • Real-time monitoring

Operating Systems

Linux (Advanced)WindowsmacOSBSD
Kernel hardening • Forensics

Specializations

Binary AnalysisCryptographyWeb SecurityMalware AnalysisReverse EngineeringQuantum Crypto
Research-grade security engineering

Certifications & Credentials

Formal Education

BS in Computer Science2019-2024

University of Management and Technology

  • Data Structures & Advanced Algorithms
  • Operating Systems & OS Security
  • Database Management & SQL
  • Computer Networks & Protocols
  • Software Engineering Principles
  • Object-Oriented Programming

Professional Certifications

CompTIA Security+Active
CCNA (Cisco)Active
CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)Active
OSCP (Offensive Security)Active
CISSP (ISC²)Active
Quantum Computing (IBM)Active
GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN)Active
Ethical Hacking Essentials (EHE)Active

Key Projects & Contributions

Kali-Linux

A guide to using Kali Linux tools for web penetration testing, ethical hacking, forensics, and bug bounty.

GitHub Repository →

Quantum-Mechanics

Personal research on quantum mechanics and quantum computing, exploring foundational concepts and future implications.

GitHub Repository →

Hacking-Tools

A collection of ethical hacking tools and malware analysis resources written in Python, Ruby, Rust, C++, Go, and C.

GitHub Repository →

Black-Hat-Python

Advanced Python scripts for cybersecurity, penetration testing, and ethical hacking for real-world scenarios.

GitHub Repository →

Latest Articles

Tainted Trails: Unmasking Vulnerabilities with Source and Sink Analysis

Comprehensive guide to data flow analysis techniques for discovering security flaws in code. Learn how to track untrusted data through applications and identify critical security vulnerabilities.

How to Select the Right Target for Vulnerability Research

Practical guide for effective vulnerability research target selection and prioritization strategies. Learn to identify high-impact targets and maximize your research efficiency.

The Three Pillars of Vulnerability Research

Deep dive into code review, reverse engineering, and fuzzing techniques with practical examples and real-world case studies from recent vulnerability discoveries.

What Is a Vulnerability? CVEs and Misclassifications

Comprehensive analysis of vulnerability definitions, CVE assignment processes, and common misclassifications in the vulnerability management lifecycle.

Post-Quantum Cryptography: Preparing for the Quantum Era

Explore the landscape of NIST-approved post-quantum cryptographic algorithms and how organizations can begin their migration to quantum-resistant security.

AWS Security Best Practices: A Pentester's Perspective

Common misconfigurations in AWS environments and how to identify them. Learn from real-world penetration testing engagements and cloud security assessments.