Bilal Ayaz Qureshi

Computer Science (Resilient & Secure Cyber Physical Systems) @ University of Florence

Spain

Cybersecurity and Network Engineer with extensive experience in penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, risk mitigation, and malware analysis. Proven expertise in securing systems, configuring networks, and implementing disaster recovery plans. Proficient in industry-standard tools and frameworks, with a strong background in Telecommunication and Cyber Physical Systems.

Top roles

Helpdesk / Support< 2 years

Cybersecurity Engineer< 2 years

Back-end

Java

Python

Network/Telecom

Cisco

VPN

Systems

Windows

Cloud

Kubernetes

Language

Good English

English

Good

Italian

Average

Japanese

Average

Work experience

Since 2019

Junior Researcher @ DAMOTECH

01 June 2023 - 01 February 2024

Conducted security analysis and risk management for critical space systems. Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance space asset security.

IT Assistant @ Basecamp

01 March 2019 - 01 December 2019

Provided technical support for hardware and software troubleshooting. Monitored network performance using SolarWinds and optimized system reliability.

Trainee @ Pakistan International Airline

01 January 2019 - 31 January 2019

Learned technologies related to aircraft communication systems.

Trainee @ Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL)

01 January 2019 - 31 January 2019

Gained hands-on experience with IP core networks and mobile wireless systems.

Education experience

Since 2015

Computer Science (Resilient & Secure Cyber Physical Systems) @ University of Florence

01 October 2020 -

Master's pursuit focusing on resilient and secure cyber physical systems.

Erasmus+ Exchange Program @ Eötvös Loránd University

01 September 2021 - 30 January 2022

Participated in an exchange program to experience different academic and cultural environments.

Telecommunication Engineering @ Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering Science & Technology

03 January 2015 - 19 December 2018

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunication Engineering with research on routing protocols in MANET.