Md. Redwan Ahmed
Summary
Early-career 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
Professional Experience
- Leveraged VA/PT tools to conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration tests using Burp Suite and Nessus.
- Delivered data recovery and digital security solutions.
- Directed forensic investigation using EnCase, FTK, and Autopsy.
- Provided technical task management and consultation.
- Conducted hands-on training on Python-based machine learning concepts.
- Guided participants through supervised and unsupervised learning techniques.
- Conducted training on computer fundamentals and MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
- Focused on practical learning to promote digital literacy.
- 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.
- 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).
- Gained hands-on experience with Git, GitHub, AWS, Heroku, and Digital Ocean.
- Applied skills in web development with Django framework and CI/CD.
- Completed comprehensive 5-month Cybersecurity course with 1-month hands-on internship.
- Participated in ethical hacking, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing.
Education
Technical Skills
Certifications
Research & Publications
- Journal: International Journal of Cognitive Computing in Engineering
- Indexing: Scopus (Open Access)
- Quartile: Q1
- Publisher: Elsevier
- Online ISSN: 2666-3074
- Conference: IEEE CS BDC SYMPOSIUM 2024
- Date: November 22-23, 2024
- Location: Jagannath University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Leadership Experience
Additional Skills
Languages
Hobbies & Interests
References
Md. Redwan Ahmed
Computer Science & Engineering Professional
Cybersecurity Researcher | Information Security Freelancer | Educator
Summary
Early-career 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
Professional Experience
Professional Information Security Freelancer
Upwork
Remote · Worldwide
- Leveraged VA/PT tools to conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration tests using Burp Suite and Nessus.
- Delivered data recovery and digital security solutions.
- Directed forensic investigation using EnCase, FTK, and Autopsy.
- Provided technical task management and consultation.
Trainer – Machine Learning with Python
EDGE Project, Jagannath University
Training · Dhaka
- Conducted hands-on training on Python-based machine learning concepts.
- Guided participants through supervised and unsupervised learning techniques.
Trainer – Basic Computer Course
Jagannath University IT Society
Training · Dhaka
- Conducted training on computer fundamentals and MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
- Focused on practical learning to promote digital literacy.
Trainer – Microsoft Office
EDGE Project, Jagannath University
Training · Dhaka
- 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
- 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).
Cloud Computing Trainee
Prime Tech Solutions Ltd.
Internship · Dhaka
- Gained hands-on experience with Git, GitHub, AWS, Heroku, and Digital Ocean.
- Applied skills in web development with Django framework and CI/CD.
Cybersecurity Internship
Arena Web Security - The Hacker's Arena
Internship · Dhaka
- Completed comprehensive 5-month Cybersecurity course with 1-month hands-on internship.
- Participated in ethical hacking, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing.
Education
MSc in Computer Science & Engineering
Jagannath University
Dhaka, Bangladesh
BSc in Computer Science & Engineering
Jagannath University
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Higher Secondary Certificate
Cambrian College
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Secondary School Certificate
Sonkanda Dr. M. T Hossain High School
Sherpur, Bangladesh
Technical Skills
Cybersecurity & Networking
System Administration
Cloud & DevOps
Programming & Scripting
Soft Skills
Other Skills
Certifications
IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate (V2)
Coursera
2025
GitHub Foundations
GitHub
2024
Certified Network Security Practitioner (CNSP)
The SecOps Group
2024
Jr Penetration Tester
TryHackMe
2024
Certified AppSec Practitioner (CAP)
The SecOps Group
2023
Cyber Security
Arena Web Security
2023
Research & Publications
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
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
Mentoring cybersecurity research trainees and connecting lab trainees with university professors
Former President
Jagannath University IT Society
Leading 200+ members, coordinating IT-related events and workshops
General Member to Vice President
Jagannath University IT Society
Developed organizational and leadership skills
Former Vice-President
Sherpur District Student Welfare Council, Jagannath University
Co-founded student welfare council to address educational and social needs
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.