About
Hello, I’m Radeel Ahmed, a third-year undergraduate student specializing in cybersecurity. My passion lies in the dynamic world of cybersecurity, where I actively engage as a Capture The Flag (CTF) player, contribute to Red Teaming projects, and explore penetration testing to uncover system vulnerabilities and strengthen defenses. I enjoy performing pentests that involve reconnaissance, exploitation, and post-exploitation techniques to simulate real-world attack scenarios and help organizations improve their security posture.
A dedicated cyber enthusiast, I thrive on exploring the intricacies of digital security. Beyond the realm of code and vulnerabilities, I find joy in gaming and football, striking a balance between the virtual and physical worlds. Always eager to learn and adapt, I am committed to honing my skills and making a meaningful impact in the ever-evolving field of cybersecurity.
Skills
- Programming Languages: C++, C#, Java, Bash, Python, and Assembly.
- Tools & Frameworks: Packet Tracer, Wireshark, Metasploit, Snort, BloodHound, Docker, VMWare, Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nessus, AWS, and Azure.
- Platforms: Linux, Windows, Cloudflare, and CentOS.
- Blogging: As a hobby, I periodically blog about cybersecurity. You can find my posts on Medium.
Experience
- Penetration Tester at Pakistan National CERT (May 2025 - August 2025) [On Site]
- Cyber Security Analyst at NCCS - National Center Of Cybersecurity in collaboration with Cybericks (June 2024 - september 2024) [Hybrid]
Education
- Bachelor’s in Cyber Security from Air University, Islamabad (2022 - 2026)
Certifications
- Certified Penetration Testing Specialist (CPTS)
- Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Associate
- Certified Network Security Practitione (CNSP)
- Network Defence Essentials (NDE)
- Bookme Ambassador
Achievements
- 4th Place at Cyber Muhafiz CTF’25 organized by Pakistan National CERT, onsite (2025)
- 4th Place at SofTech CTF’25 organized by Fast University Lahore, onsite (2025)
- 50th Global Rank at PicoCTF’25 organized by PicoCTF, online (2025)
- 68th Global Rank at Black Hat MEA 2024 CTF organized by Flagyard, onsite in Riyadh,Saudi Arabia(2024)
- 98th Global Rank at CSWA CTF Qualifiers 2024 organized by New York University, online (2024)
- 4th Place at AirTech CTF’24 organized by Air University Islamabad, onsite (2024)
- 5th Place at SofTech CTF’24 organized by Fast University Lahore, onsite (2024)
- 6th Place at Digital Pakistan Cyber Security Hackathon organized by MoITT and IGNITE, onsite in Islamabad (2024)
- 5th Place at CyberQuest CTF’23 organized by Sir Syed CASE Institute of Technology, onsite (2023)
Projects
- Digital Wallet: Developed a C++ based digital wallet with streamlined fund transfer and transaction tracking functionalities.
- GUI Based Network Monitoring System: Designed a GUI Network Monitoring System using C# with user-friendly graphical interfaces for exploring network functionalities.
- Blockchain Implementation: Developed a Java-based blockchain with features like user authentication, transaction tracking, and dynamic coin rate fluctuation. This project was a collaborative effort with Muhammad Munib, Muhammad Abdullah, and Husnain Tahir.
- Bash Chat: The Bash Chat Application is a simple yet effective way to facilitate communication between users on a local network. Leveraging the power of Bash scripting and the networking capabilities of Netcat, this application allows users to chat with each other in a terminal environment.
- HeepHound: HeapHound is a Python-based tool built with my dear friend Muhammad Munib and Muhmmad Abdullah for analyzing Java heap dump files (.hprof) to extract sensitive data, assess risks, and generate forensic reports. It identifies credentials, tokens, and other artifacts using built-in heuristics, producing reports in JSON, HTML, and text formats. Ideal for security investigations, malware analysis, and incident response.
Additional Experiences
- CTF Team Lead at Air University Cyber Security Society (Feb 2025 - Present)
- Member - Cyber Research Club at Air University Cyber Security Society (Feb 2024 - Present)
- Team - Event Management at Bookme (Jan 2024 - Present)
- Red Team at Air University Cyber Security Society (Dec 2023 - Jan 2024)
- Core Member - Management Club at Air University Cyber Security Society (Jan 2023 - June 2023)