About Me
Bridging Industry Practice with Academic Excellence
I am a cybersecurity professional and academic researcher with a passion for solving complex security challenges at the intersection of emerging technologies and practical implementation. Currently working as an SAP Technical Consultant at EPI-USE Labs in Manchester, I bridge the gap between enterprise IT operations and cutting-edge security research.
My journey in cybersecurity began at The German University in Cairo, where I earned my BSc in Information Engineering & Technology with First Class Honours (Distinction), specializing in Network Engineering. I continued this path at Northumbria University London, completing my MSc in Cybersecurity with Advanced Practice with Distinction (83% first year average). My dissertation focused on designing and implementing post-quantum secure network protocols—research that addresses the looming threat quantum computers pose to today's encryption systems.
Beyond my day-to-day work in SAP consulting and technical support, I maintain an active research profile with 15+ publications across Springer and MDPI journals, including contributions to high-impact books on Cybersecurity & AI. My work has received 63 citations with an h-index of 6 and a Research Interest Score of 57.2. My research interests span post-quantum cryptography, 5G/6G network security, blockchain technology, AI ethics and governance, and secure space communications.
I've had the privilege of working with industry-leading organizations including Pearson PLC (Security Analyst), The Egyptian Banks Company (Cyber Security Trainee), and IBM (Technical Support Engineer). These experiences, combined with my academic research, have shaped my practical approach to cybersecurity—one that balances theoretical rigor with real-world applicability.
I'm proud to be an ISACA and IET Council member, and my team's first-place win at the ISACA London Cybersecurity Competition remains one of my most rewarding experiences. I was also selected to represent Northumbria University at the prestigious NCSC Innovators Challenge, where I worked on developing space governance frameworks—a project that combined my interests in policy, quantum computing, and satellite security.
I hold certifications as an AWS Solutions Architect Associate, AWS Cloud Practitioner, and (ISC)² Certified Cybersecurity Professional. I've also studied towards Cisco CCNA during my bachelor degree and am currently working towards Red Hat certification. When I'm not working or researching, I'm likely participating in CTF competitions, exploring new security tools, or contributing to the cybersecurity community through teaching and mentorship.
