Emad Elshareef

Cybersecurity Consultant

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

About

With over 9 years of experience in Information Security, I've honed my skills as a Penetration Testing Team Lead. My expertise spans various domains, including Web, Mobile, App, API, Active Directory, and Network security testing. This breadth of knowledge reflects my commitment to staying at the forefront of the dynamic landscape of cybersecurity.

Experience

2023 - Present
Penetration Testing Team Lead @ Confidential
SA - On-site
Summary:
Leading a team of cybersecurity consultants in the financial sector, guiding and overseeing highly skilled cybersecurity consultants, directing their efforts towards the enhancement of organizational security.
Responsibilities:
Leading penetration testing activities across Web, Mobile, API, and Network infrastructures
Overseeing Active Directory security assessments and vulnerability management
Directing team efforts towards comprehensive security enhancement initiatives
Coordinating with stakeholders to ensure security compliance and risk mitigation
Achievements:
Established comprehensive penetration testing framework for financial services
Successfully identified and remediated critical security vulnerabilities
Improved team efficiency and security assessment quality
- Red Teaming
- Penetration Testing
- Web Security
- Mobile Security
- API Security
- Active Directory
- Network Security
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Security Auditing
- Risk Assessment
- Team Leadership
2021 - 2023
Sr. Information Security Consultant @ SecurEyes
SA - On-site
Summary:
Senior Information Security Consultant, embarking on a transformative journey characterized by continuous learning and active engagement in diverse security projects.
Responsibilities:
Conducting comprehensive security assessments and penetration testing
Providing expert security consulting services to clients
Developing and implementing security strategies and frameworks
Mentoring junior security professionals
Achievements:
Successfully delivered complex security projects
Enhanced client security postures through expert consultation
Built strong reputation in the cybersecurity consulting field
- Security Consulting
- Penetration Testing
- Security Assessment
- Client Management
- Security Strategy
- Risk Management
2017 - 2020
Sr. Penetration Tester @ GSK Information Technology
SD - On-site
Summary:
Senior Penetration Tester, learning and working in various security projects, developing expertise in comprehensive security testing methodologies.
Responsibilities:
Performing comprehensive penetration testing on web applications and networks
Identifying and documenting security vulnerabilities
Providing detailed remediation recommendations
Collaborating with development teams on security improvements
Achievements:
Successfully identified and helped remediate numerous critical vulnerabilities
Established testing methodologies and best practices
Contributed to improved organizational security awareness
- Web App Testing
- Network Testing
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Security Documentation
- Technical Analysis
- Security Tools
2015 - 2017
Remote Penetration Tester @ Gateway IT for Innovation
SD - Remote
Summary:
Remote Penetration Tester, first professional role in cybersecurity, spent two years learning and working in various security projects.
Responsibilities:
Conducting remote penetration testing engagements
Learning and applying various security testing methodologies
Documenting findings and providing security recommendations
Collaborating with remote teams on security initiatives
Achievements:
Successfully transitioned into cybersecurity profession
Developed strong foundation in penetration testing
Established expertise in remote security assessment
- Remote Testing
- Security Fundamentals
- Penetration Testing
- Documentation
- Learning Agility
- Remote Collaboration
2016 - 2017
Lecturer @ Cambridge International College Sudan
SD - On-site
Summary:
Lecturer in IT Department, working on Information Security Concepts, Web Application Development, and Database Application Development.
Responsibilities:
Teaching Information Security concepts and principles
Instructing Web Application Development courses
Teaching Database Application Development
Mentoring students in IT and cybersecurity fields
Achievements:
Successfully educated students in cybersecurity fundamentals
Developed comprehensive course materials
Contributed to student career development in IT
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Information Security
- Web Development
- Database Development
- Student Mentoring
2015 - 2016
Teaching Assistant @ University Of Science & Technology
SD - On-site
Summary:
Teaching Assistant in Information Technology Department, beginning of teaching career, learning and working in academic environment.
Responsibilities:
Assisting professors in Information Technology courses
Supporting students with coursework and projects
Conducting laboratory sessions and tutorials
Grading assignments and providing feedback
Achievements:
Successfully supported student learning in IT
Gained valuable teaching and mentoring experience
Contributed to academic program success
- Teaching Support
- Student Support
- Information Technology
- Academic Research
- Laboratory Instruction
- Assessment