Hazil Muhammed
PENETRATION TESTER
Kozhikode
Summary
Results-driven cybersecurity professional with hands-on experience in penetration testing, network security, and machine learning gained through internships at Red Team and Softronics. Proficient in Python, cybersecurity tools, and data analytics to enhance threat detection and predictive modeling. Strong analytical skills, detail-oriented approach, and steadfast commitment to securing digital assets through innovative security solutions.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Intern
Penetration Tester Intern
Red team Hacker academy
09.2024 - Current
- Conducted penetration testing and vulnerability assessments on networks and web applications, identifying and mitigating 50+ critical security flaws.
- Performed network scanning and enumeration using Nmap, mapping over 200 active hosts and identifying open ports and services.
- Exploited security weaknesses using Metasploit, demonstrating real-world attack vectors and improving system defenses.
- Conducted web security testing with Burp Suite, detecting SQL Injection, XSS, and authentication flaws, leading to a 30% improvement in security posture.
- Enhanced server defenses through hands-on experience in Linux security, privilege escalation, and system hardening.
- Developed detailed security reports outlining vulnerabilities and recommended mitigation strategies, ensuring compliance with PCI DSS and HIPAA standards.
Data Science Intern
Softronics
08.2023 - 09.2023
- Processed, analyzed, and visualized large real-world datasets, extracting actionable insights for business applications.
- Assisted in building predictive machine learning models, improving forecasting accuracy by 15%.
- Implemented data cleaning and feature engineering techniques, enhancing model precision.
- Used Python, Pandas, NumPy, and Scikit-Learn for data manipulation and training of ML models.
- Created interactive reports and dashboards using Plotly and Flask, improving data visualization efficiency by 30%.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
12.2020 - 05.2024
CGPA: 6.78
Skills
Skilled in Python scripting
C programming
Network scanning expertise
Burp Suite proficiency
Experience with Metasploit
Wi-Fi security assessment expertise
Website security management
SQL vulnerability assessment
Open-source intelligence
Privilege management
Certification
Hadoop 101
Timeline
Penetration Tester Intern - Red team Hacker academy
09.2024 - Current
Data Science Intern - Softronics
08.2023 - 09.2023
Visvesvaraya Technological University - Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Science
12.2020 - 05.2024
Intern -