Usama Sarwar

Cyber Security Instructor

CLOUDSPACE ACADEMY • Parttime

Jan 2023 - Jan 2025 • 2 yrs

Simultaneously with my engineering role, I provided expert-level training to aspiring security professionals. Curriculum Development: Created hands-on training modules for Web Application Security and Mobile Penetration Testing (Android/iOS). Security Lab Setup: Guided students in building complex, virtualized security labs using Kali Linux and Docker to simulate real-world attacks. Project - Workforce Upskilling: Successfully trained over 100 students, many of whom transitioned into professional SOC and Pentesting roles.

Cyber Security Engineer

SmarTek Partners LLC • Fulltime

Jan 2019 - Dec 2022 • 3 yrs 11 mos

This was a cornerstone role where I built my foundation in professional security engineering over 4 years. Full-Cycle Pentesting: Conducted deep-dive vulnerability assessments for enterprise web applications and network infrastructures. DevSecOps Integration: Integrated security scanning tools (SAST/DAST) into CI/CD pipelines to catch vulnerabilities early in the development life cycle. Digital Forensics (DFIR): Led incident response efforts and conducted forensic investigations into unauthorized access attempts. Project - Global Security Audit: Executed a comprehensive security audit for a large-scale SaaS platform, identifying and patching 15+ critical vulnerabilities before production.

President and Founder

Cybersec Society MNSUAM • Fulltime

Jan 2022 - Dec 2022 • 11 mos

Established a dedicated community for cybersecurity research and local outreach in Multan. Community Leadership: Organized on-site workshops and CTF (Capture The Flag) competitions to build practical hacking skills. Security Awareness: Partnered with academic departments to lead seminars on Digital Forensics and personal data protection. Project - Regional Cyber-Launch: Successfully launched the first regional cybersecurity symposium, hosting over 200 participants for technical demonstrations.