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Mohammed Fahad Abdullah Alghenaim

Riyadh,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Experienced software tester specialising in web and mobile platforms, VB.NET development, and Windows applications. Skilled in web design with Adobe tools, multimedia production, and database management using Access and PL/SQL. Knowledgeable in security management, business continuity planning, and legal investigation ethics, with strong academic research and communication skills. Focused on utilising technical expertise to foster innovation and maintain compliance.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Senior Software Tester Engineer

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
2016.01 - 2026.06
  • led quality assurance initiatives to ensure high standards in digital services and compliance with organisational regulations
  • developed and delivered training programmes to enhance team knowledge and skills in digital solutions

Technology Advisor (Virtual Team Member)

Track & Catch
2012.06 - 2014.09

Education

EC-Council University - Cyber Security (MSCS)

EC-Council University

Master’s (MS) - Information Systems: Security & Assurance

Middle Tennessee State University

Bachelor’s - Quantitative Methods: Insurance

King Saud University

Skills

  • Web and mobile testing
  • Automated testing frameworks
  • Automation testing
  • Agile testing methodologies
  • VBNET development
  • Windows application development
  • Access and PL/SQL management
  • Security management and compliance
  • Continuity planning
  • Web design using Adobe tools
  • Research and report writing
  • Advanced communication skills

Certification

  • MCP, MCAD, MCSD.NET, MCDST, CIW Professional, CIW Associate, Master CIW Designer, CIW Web Design Specialist, CIW Web Development Professional, CIW Database Design Specialist, CIW Web Foundations Associate, CIW Perl Specialist, CIW v5 Security Essentials, CIW Web Security Associate, CIW Web Security Specialist, CIW JavaScript Specialist, Adobe Acrobat Professional 7.0 Print Production ACE Exam, Adobe Photoshop CS ACE Exam, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Dreamweaver Developer 8, Adobe Expert (multiple certifications), FileMaker 8.0, IBM Solution Designer DB2, ICDL, IC3, CEH, Symantec Small Business Security (SCTS), Symantec Endpoint Protection 11.0 Administration, CompTIA I-Net+, CompTIA Project+, CompTIA Security+, Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), PayPal Certified Developer Certification, IBM Certified Specialist: SPSS Statistics Level 1 v2, IBM Certified Specialist: SPSS Modeler Professional v2, IBM SPSS Data Collection Technical Support Professional v1, ISTQB Certified Tester, Foundation Level, ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Analyst (Syllabus 2012), ITIL – Foundation: ITIL Foundation, CEH practical. CEH Master, Key Performance Indicator Professional (KPIP), Certified Cybersecurity Technician (CICT), Certified Network Defender (C|ND).
  • 60 certificates in computers and management from PMI, Microsoft, EC-council, and PMI; computer triaging certificates from Al Razi Institute for Manpower Development, Hasib Institute for Technical Training Horizon Information Technology, IBM Inform, and Riyadh International Language Academy.

Spoken Languages

Arabic: Native
English: Excellent in reading, listening, and writing.

Awards

Certified Innovation in the Field of Computer Science (Programming), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia., EC-Council Present Award (Cybersecurity) 2024, EC-Council Present Award (Certificate of Distinction) 2024, The Excellence Medal at the Digital Agency level) MOFA, The Excellence Medal at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs level from the Minister of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan

Academic Publications

  • Anti-Phishing Tools: State of the Art and Detection Efficiencies.
  • Employee Awareness Model to Enhance Awareness of Social Engineering Threats in the Saudi Public Sector.
  • Employee Awareness on Phishing Threats: A Comparison of Related Frameworks and Models.
  • Evaluating Websites Audit Tools: A Case Study of the Amazon Website.
  • Exploring the Factors Influencing Employee Awareness of Social Engineering Threats: A Review
  • Reviewing Cybersecurity Awareness Training Tools Used to Address Phishing Attack at the Workplace
  • Awareness of Phishing Attacks in the Public Sector: Review Types and Technical Approaches
  • Phishing Attack Types and Mitigation: A Survey.

Information Technology

  • Office [human resource management, project management professional (PMP)].
  • Business [e-Governance, e-Business, e-Management, e-Commerce].

Timeline

Senior Software Tester Engineer

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
2016.01 - 2026.06

Technology Advisor (Virtual Team Member)

Track & Catch
2012.06 - 2014.09

EC-Council University - Cyber Security (MSCS)

EC-Council University

Bachelor’s - Quantitative Methods: Insurance

King Saud University

Master’s (MS) - Information Systems: Security & Assurance

Middle Tennessee State University
Mohammed Fahad Abdullah Alghenaim