**Ahmed Mohamed**
Cybersecurity Architect
Phone: (408) 220-5530
Email: thecyberanalyst@hotmail.com
Location: Fresno, California

### **Professional Summary**
Highly skilled Cybersecurity Professional with 20+ years of experience in security architecture, risk assessment, and digital forensics. Expertise in security implementation, incident response, compliance (NIST, HIPAA, PCI), and cloud security. Certified in Cybersecurity, Network Defense, and Digital Forensic Investigation. Proven ability to protect organizations from cyber threats and develop robust security solutions. Strong leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills in high-pressure environments.

### **Technical Skills**
- **Security Implementation** – Firewall, IDS/IPS, Email Security, Cloud Security
- **Risk & Compliance** – Vulnerability Assessment, Patch Management, NIST, HIPAA, PCI
- **Security Tools** – Splunk, SolarWinds, Carbon Black, Palo Alto Cortex, Barracuda
- **Networking** – VPN, Wireshark, Network Defense, APT Mitigation
- **Scripting & Automation** – Python, Java, Bash, PowerShell, PHP
- **System Administration** – Linux, Windows Server, Active Directory, SCCM
- **Cloud & Virtualization** – AWS, Azure, VMware, Hyper-V
- **Incident Response & Forensics** – SEIM, Digital Investigations, Disaster Recovery

### **Education**
- **University of Phoenix** – B.S. Cybersecurity (2020-2024)
- **Ain Shams University** – M.S. Education (2009-2011)
- **Al Azhar University** – B.S. Social Work (2003-2007)

### **Certifications**
- ISC2 Cybersecurity
- Cisco Cybersecurity
- Google IT Support Professional
- Cyber & Network Defense (University of Phoenix)
- Digital Forensic Investigation (University of Phoenix)
- cPanel Pro

### **Professional Experience**

**Cybersecurity Architect**
*Apexon | Santa Clara, CA | Mar 2022 – Dec 2023*
- Monitored security posture using CND, CSPM, and vulnerability tools.
- Led incident response and threat analysis.
- Designed security policies aligned with NIST/SANS standards.
- Deployed security tools and collaborated with cross-functional teams.

**Cybersecurity Analyst**
*Quanergy Systems, Inc. | Sunnyvale, CA | Jan 2021 – Mar 2022*
- Detected and responded to security incidents in real-time.
- Conducted penetration testing (Kali Linux) and risk assessments.
- Managed firewalls, encryption, and vulnerability remediation.

**IT Engineer Supervisor**
*Endurance International Group | Tempe, AZ | Apr 2017 – Nov 2020*
- Led a team of 5 in Tier III/IV IT support (Windows, Mac, Linux).
- Managed firewalls, switches, AD/LDAP, and IT asset tracking.
- Developed IT knowledge base (Confluence) and trained users.

**IT Manager**
*ABC Fixtures | Cairo, Egypt | Sep 2007 – Nov 2016*
- Oversaw IT operations, security, and staff training.
- Implemented backup systems and data protection policies.

### **Professional Memberships**
- ISACA, ISSA, CIS, NSCS, SANS Institute, ISC2

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