King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM)
B.Sc. in Computer Science
Cybersecurity Concentration
First Honor
About
A disciplined technical profile with strong academic grounding and applied security experience.
Zahid brings a blend of IT systems knowledge, security operations awareness, and structured problem-solving. His experience spans secure software practices, SIEM-oriented analysis, offensive security simulation, and leadership in technical and university initiatives.
He is looking to contribute in IT and cybersecurity environments where he can keep building depth in infrastructure, defense, and practical security engineering.
Education
Academic foundation
Experience
Selected work and projects
A mix of secure system development, event leadership, hands-on security analysis, and applied project delivery.
Summer Training
Contributed to developing a secure Quality Management System, preparing standard and security-focused requirement documents, designing traceable interfaces, and aligning backend/frontend logic with secure SDLC practices.
CTF Core Mentor
Coordinated KFUPM's first large-scale CTF, recruiting participants, shaping the event structure, mentoring teams, and serving as a judge in challenge selection and review.
Team Leader
Built an AI-powered submarine using YOLOv5 for real-time infrastructure inspection and integrated telemetry with a dashboard for monitoring.
Offensive Security & SIEM Analysis
Simulated attacks using Metasploit and Caldera, monitored logs through Wazuh, triaged events with MITRE ATT&CK, and deployed honeypots to improve visibility.
Skills
Technical capabilities
Security Tools
Defensive and offensive tooling
Wazuh, Metasploit, Caldera, Honeypots, Nmap, MITRE ATT&CK.
Programming & Scripting
Languages and frontend foundations
Python, Java, C, Bash, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Vue.js, React.
Systems & Docs
Infrastructure and analysis
Linux, TCP/IP, Git, SRS, Event/Log Analysis.
Certifications
Validated learning
- CompTIA Security+ (March 2026)
- (ISC)2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) (2025)
- Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations Associate (2025)
- Cisco CyberOps Associate course (2024)
Soft Skills
How he works
- Leadership
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork
- Clear Communication
Leadership & Volunteering
Presence beyond the classroom
- Media & Content Contributor - KFUPM Computer Club, Fabrication Lab (FabLab), and AIChE Chapter
- Vice President - Public Relations, AlUla Club
- Active Member - KFUPM Jawalah Scouts, Photography Club, IE Club (Intellectual & E-sports)
- Participant - KFUPM Mentorship Program
- Actor - Sabr Campaign, Largest Treasure Contest, Royal Commission for Jubail
Languages
Communication
- English: Fluent
- Arabic: Native
Awards
Recognitions and academic distinction
Dean's Honor Letters
First Honor (1x), Third Honor (3x)
Distinguished Calculus Award
Top 10 student in Calculus II (2022) and III (2023)
Excellence in Physics
PHYS101 & PHYS102 (2021-2022)
Innovation Challenge Award
KFUPM Design Expo 2025, for the senior graduation project
Contact
Available for IT and cybersecurity opportunities.
The public site keeps contact streamlined through email and LinkedIn, while the full CV remains available for recruiters who want a complete profile.