Ahmed Al-Ghamdi

Taif,Saudi Arabia

Summary

I aim to advance scientifically in a manner that serves the institution and aligns with my personal goals. My objective is to increase productivity in a stimulating and creative work environment while continuously acquiring valuable experience to contribute to the improvement and efficiency of the work environment. Dedicated to leveraging technical expertise and innovative thinking to drive organizational success and foster professional growth.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work history

Cyber Security Specialist

CCDS

Riyadh, Riyadh Region

09.2024 - Current

Analysed security breaches to determine root causes.
Recommended preventive security measures to decrease attack surfaces.
Monitored new threats, vulnerabilities and attacks and applied countermeasures to prevent intrusion.
Promoted and trained systems users in security awareness to maintain system security.
Participated in the Cyber Security Awareness program at Takamul Company
Conducted internal and external penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities across web applications, networks, and systems at Social Development Bank (SDB)
Conducted penetration testing on secure military networks, systems, and applications to identify and report vulnerabilities at Saudi Special Forces (SSF)

IT technician

Ministry of Education

Taif, Saudi Arabia

06.2023 - 09.2023

Troubleshot various incidents related to hardware, networks and software faults.
Arranged computers, routers and printer to achieve proper workstation.
Setup, configured, and troubleshot Microsoft 365 applications.
Installed new software for users and monitored version and patch update requirements.

Education

Bachelor's degree - IT

Taif University

Taif

High School Diploma -

Safwa Al-Tali'a Schools

Taif

Skills

Ability to handle work pressure and adapt to the work environment
Proficient in computer programs, information systems, and local networks
Strong interpersonal communication skills, effective planning, and precise report preparation
Creativity and ability to develop work methods
Proficient in database management (SQL)

Experienced in programming languages (Java, C)
Experienced in web design and development (HTML)
Problem-solving
Hands-on experience with penetration testing tools including Nessus for vulnerability assessment and Burp Suite for web application security testing

Languages

English

Upper intermediate

Arabic

Native

Certification

Foundations of Cybersecurity Certificate – Google, 2024

Practical Web Application Security and Testing(Remote) – TCM Security, 2024

Software Quality Assurance Testing (Remote) – Tuwaiq Academy, 2025

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