Md Redwan Ahmed

Md. Redwan Ahmed

Computer Science & Engineering Professional

Cybersecurity Researcher | Information Security Freelancer | Educator

[email protected]
+88017-7638-7624
Dhaka, BD
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Summary

Computer Science & Engineering professional developing practical skills in information security, cyber defense, and system administration, with growing experience as a freelancer and trainer. I am actively building my expertise through hands-on security work, teaching activities, and continuous self-learning, with a focus on applying Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence to real-world security problems. I'm particularly interested in roles and environments that allow me to strengthen my technical foundations, contribute to secure system design, support others through mentoring and training, and gradually transition into more advanced responsibilities in both the information security industry and research.

Research Interests

Cyber Security
Machine Learning
Artificial Intelligence

Professional Experience

Information Security Freelancer

Upwork

Remote · Worldwide

04/2023 - Present
  • Completed few penetration testing project for an international client.
  • Performed an OSINT investigation on a scam website and related scammer network.
  • Helped clients recover hacked or transferred online accounts, including social media and business assets.
  • Restored permanently deleted Google Drive files and a lost Word document from OneDrive.
  • Provided technical and cybersecurity support, from proxy and fingerprint consulting to e-commerce and website tasks.

Trainer – Machine Learning with Python

EDGE Project, Jagannath University

Training · Dhaka

09/2024 - 05/2025
  • Conducted hands-on training on Python-based machine learning concepts.
  • Guided participants through supervised and unsupervised learning techniques, data preprocessing, and model evaluation.

Trainer – Basic Computer Course

Jagannath University IT Society

Training · Dhaka

08/2024 - 02/2025
  • Conducted training on computer fundamentals and MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
  • Helped participants build confidence in everyday digital tasks and professional documentation.

Trainer – Microsoft Office

EDGE Project, Jagannath University

Training · Dhaka

08/2024 - 12/2024
  • Conducted practical sessions on Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Delivered foundational IT training as part of the national EDGE capacity-building initiative.

Assistant Trainer

AsiaInfo Innovation Technologies (Nanjing) Co. Ltd.

Contract · Dhaka

04/2024 - 04/2024
  • Trained Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited (BTCL) billing staff on Linux system and server administration.
  • Covered system configuration, user management, and service hardening (on behalf of AsiaInfo Innovation Technologies (Nanjing) Co. Ltd).
  • Credential: Certificate of completion received for the module delivered.

Cloud Computing Trainee

Prime Tech Solutions Ltd.

Internship · Dhaka

09/2023 - 03/2024
  • Implemented cloud technology initiatives, gaining hands-on experience with Linux Server(Ubuntu), Git, GitHub, MySQL, Nginx, AWS, Heroku, and Digital Ocean Droplets.
  • Applied skills in web development with Django framework and CI/CD, optimising project workflows through GitHub Actions.

Cybersecurity Internship

Arena Web Security - The Hacker's Arena

Internship · Dhaka

06/2023 - 07/2023
  • Completed comprehensive 5-month Cybersecurity course with 1-month hands-on internship.
  • Conducted vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on web applications and networks.
  • Implemented Wazuh as a SIEM platform in a lab environment to centralize log collection, alerts, and basic security event analysis.

Education

MSc in Computer Science & Engineering

Jagannath University

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Ongoing

BSc in Computer Science & Engineering

Jagannath University

Dhaka, Bangladesh

2020

Higher Secondary Certificate

Cambrian College

Dhaka, Bangladesh

2016

Secondary School Certificate

Sonkanda Dr. M. T Hossain High School

Sherpur, Bangladesh

2014

Technical Skills

Cybersecurity

Ethical Hacking
Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing
Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)
Network Security
Cryptography (fundamentals)

Networking

Cyber Security & Networking
Networking Protocols & Standards
Network Troubleshooting

Security Tools

Burp Suite
OWASP ZAP
Nmap
Nessus
OpenVAS
Metasploit
SQLmap
Hydra
gobuster
wpscan
Postman (API testing)
Wazuh (SEIM)

Systems & Infrastructure

System Administration
Linux System Administration (Ubuntu, CentOS)
Virtualization & Containerization
Configuration Management
Backup & Recovery

Cloud & DevOps

AWS
Azure IAM
DigitalOcean
EC2
Docker
CI/CD (Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
Kubernetes (basics)
Git

Programming & Scripting

Python
C/C++
Java
PHP
C#
MySQL
Shell Scripting
PowerShell Scripting
Batch Scripting

Soft Skills

Analytical Thinking
Communication
Team Collaboration & Leadership
Public Speaking

Other Skills

Technical Documentation
MS Office 365
Google Workspace
Tech Support

Certifications

Certified Cybersecurity Educator Professional (CCEP)

Red Team Leaders

Nov 2025

GitHub Foundations

GitHub

Oct 2024

Certified Network Security Practitioner (CNSP)

The SecOps Group

Jun 2024

Certified AppSec Practitioner (CAP)

The SecOps Group

Mar 2023

Professional Certificates & Course Completions

Mastering Ethical Hacking Tools

EC-Council | Learning

Nov 2025

IBM Cybersecurity Analyst (V2)

Coursera

Jul 2025

Cloud Computing

ICT Division, Bangladesh

Sep 2024

Jr Penetration Tester

TryHackMe

Apr 2024

21st Century Employability Skilling Program - Advanced

Wadhwani Foundation

Nov 2023

Cyber Security

Arena Web Security

Jul 2023

View full list of course certificates

Research & Publications

Journal Paper
Q1 · Scopus

Data-Driven Strategies for Digital Native Market Segmentation Using Clustering

  • Journal: International Journal of Cognitive Computing in Engineering
  • Indexing: Scopus (Open Access)
  • Quartile: Q1
  • Publisher: Elsevier
  • Online ISSN: 2666-3074
Conference Paper
IEEE

Phishing URL Detection Using Comprehensive Feature Extraction and Machine Learning Techniques

  • Conference: IEEE CS BDC SYMPOSIUM 2024
  • Date: November 22-23, 2024
  • Location: Jagannath University, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Leadership Experience

Research Fellow

ITRRC Cybersecurity Research Lab, Jagannath University

06/2024 - Present
  • Coordinate lab activities and maintain the cybersecurity research community.
  • Lead bi-weekly training and assessments for lab members on cybersecurity topics.
  • Conduct cybersecurity research and support trainees working on security-focused projects and publications under lab mentors.
  • Help lab members connect and discuss ideas with Jagannath University faculty and Bangladeshi-origin professors now based abroad.

Former President

Jagannath University IT Society

07/2023 - 07/2025
  • Led a 200+ member student IT society, coordinating IT-focused events and workshops.
  • Mentored members through learning activities and career-focused guidance.
  • Organized and supported programs to build practical tech skills and peer collaboration.
  • Now, serve as an alumni / advisor to the new committee, sharing context and guidance when needed.

General Member to Vice President

Jagannath University IT Society

11/2017 - 07/2023
  • Progressed from general member to elected Vice President of the society.
  • Helped plan and organize IT events, seminars, and workshops for students.
  • Developed strong organizational and leadership skills through coordinating activities and working with members.

Former Vice-President

Sherpur District Student Welfare Council, Jagannath University

01/2018 - 11/2021
  • Co-founded and helped lead the council to support the educational and social needs of students from Sherpur District.
  • Organized welfare and fundraising activities to assist underprivileged students with access to education and essential resources.

Languages

Bengali
Native
English
Fluent

Hobbies & Interests

Cybersecurity Research

Actively researching emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security methodologies to stay ahead in the field.

Open Source Contribution

Contributing to security tools and frameworks on GitHub, collaborating with the global developer community.

Capture The Flag (CTF) Challenges

Participating in cybersecurity competitions to sharpen problem-solving skills and explore ethical hacking techniques.

Technical Writing & Documentation

Creating guides, tutorials, and technical documentation to share knowledge with the security community.

Teaching & Mentoring

Training aspiring cybersecurity professionals and students, sharing practical knowledge and industry best practices.

Technology Exploration

Continuously learning new programming languages, frameworks, and security tools to expand technical expertise.

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