Certifications & Awards

A comprehensive list of professional certifications, training courses, awards, and recognitions that demonstrate my expertise in cybersecurity and technology.

Cybersecurity Certifications

Professional security certifications and training

CISSP

2023

Issued by: Cybrary

OSCP

2022

Issued by: Offensive Security

eWPTX

2023

Issued by: eLearnSecurity

CompTIA Security+

2023

Issued by: Cybrary

eJPT

2021

Issued by: eLearnSecurity

CSFPC

2021

Issued by: CertiProf

Technical Certifications

Network, system administration, and IT certifications

Cisco CCNA

2018

Issued by: Cisco

IT Essentials

2018

Issued by: Cisco

NDG Linux Essentials

2020

Issued by: Cisco NDG

Huawei HCIA

2022

Issued by: Huawei

RHSA

2023

Issued by: Red Hat

Professional Training Courses

Specialized training from various institutes and organizations

ITI Training Courses

Computer Network Fundamentals

2021 & 2024

Introduction to Network Security

2021

Wireless Networks Penetration Testing

2021

Ethical Hacking

2021

Web Front End Developer

2021

Python Programming Basics

2021

Introduction to Deep Learning

2021

IBM Training Courses

Business Entrepreneurship

2021

Introduction to Emerging Technologies

2021

Introduction to Problem-solving

2021

Cybersecurity Fundamentals

2021

Blockchain Essentials

2021

AI Foundations

2021

Introduction to Cloud

2021

Build Your Own Chatbots

2021

Explore Emerging Tech

2021

Introduction to Professional Skills

2021

🏆 IBM Golden Learner Achievement

Completed 5120 hours of training, earned 7 badges, and won the Golden Learner title as the first Egyptian and Arab in 2021.

Awards & Competitions

Recognition from competitions and achievements

Nahda University

2024

Ideal Student

Faculty of Computer Science Level

Second Place

University Level Ideal Student

Multiple Honors

President & Dean Recognition

Huawei ICT Competition

2022-2024

Silver Medal

Egypt Level 2023-2024

Bronze Medal

Egypt Level 2022-2023

National Qualification

Multiple years

CTF Competitions

2023-2024

0xL4ugh - 2024
Cyber Champions - 2024
UCA CTF 1.0 - 2023
Arab Regional Cybersecurity - 2023
ICMTC Qualifications - 2023

DELL Competition

2023-2024

97% Score 2024

Achieved 97% score on Codility platform

Did not qualify for final stage

Team Participation 2023

5-member team with ML specialists, Python problem solver, and Cybersecurity expertise

Did not reach final stage due to technical problems

Cyber Talents

2023

🥇 Top Ranking Achievement

2nd in Egypt, 5th Worldwide

Out of more than 22,000 competitors in cybersecurity CTF challenges

NASA Space Apps

2020-2023

1st Winner Alamein

Team Miller - Global Nominee 2023

Final Stage Cairo

Team KEMSAS 2021

COVID-19 Challenge

Team ALFM 2020

Genius Program

2019-2021

2021 Qualifiers

Participation in Genius Program

2019 Qualifiers

Participation in Genius Program

Virtual Hackathons

2020-2021

2nd Place 2021

Team "LOTF" - Semi-finals qualifier

2nd Place EgyHackathon 2020

Team "Anti Epidemic" - Semi-finals qualifier

Dakahlia Aviation Club

2020-2021

Air Culture Course

Aircraft models workshop - 2021

Republic's Handcraft Model Competition

Certificate of active participation - 2020

ISEF USA

2018-2021

Final Qualifiers

USA 2019-2021

1st Place Software & Embedded

Talkha & Dakahlia 2019-2020

1st Place Software

Talkha & Dakahlia 2018-2019

Dr. Ahmed Zewail Competition

2018

🥇 First Place Nationwide

Egyptian Aviation and Space Center | Egyptian Ministry of Culture

First in the field of software in the Scientific Research Competition

Karate Championship

2016

Third Place

Dakahlia Governorate Level

Special Recognitions & Scholarships

Distinguished achievements and scholarship programs

CISA Top 25

Security Researcher - 2025

Recognized by CISA as one of the Top 25 Security Researchers worldwide in VDP 2025.

Recognition: Top 25 Worldwide • CISA VDP Program

Presidential Honor

President Sisi Campaign - 2024

Honored by the official election campaign of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt in 2024.

Recognition: National Level • Presidential Campaign

Harvard Aspire Leaders Program

Harvard University - 2023

Accepted into the prestigious Aspire Leaders Program 2023 at Harvard University. Successfully completed 3 out of 5 stages during a 6-month period from March to August 2023.

Duration: March - August 2023 • 3/5 Stages Completed

EC-Council Scholarship

Cybersecurity Development - 2023

Selected by EC-Council for Cybersecurity to receive a partially funded scholarship to develop skills in the field of cybersecurity.

Focus: Advanced Cybersecurity Skills Development

IBM Golden Learner

First Egyptian and Arab - 2021

Completed 5120 hours of training at IBM in 2021, earned seven badges and won the Golden Learner title as the first Egyptian and Arab.

Achievement: 5120 Hours • 7 Badges • Historical First

Arab Space Pioneers Program

UAE Space Agency - 2020

Selected among the best 30 candidates in the Arab world from 37,000 applicants in the Arab Space Pioneers Program – Talent Track.

Selection: Top 30 from 37,000 • Arab World Level

Government & Military Training

Official government training programs and leadership development

National Defense College

Nasser Military Academy - 2023

Graduated from the National Defense College Training, Strategic Studies and National Security Course No. 93 at the Nasser Military Academy for Postgraduate Studies.

Course: Strategic Studies & National Security #93

ShapeTraining Program

Administrative Control Authority - 2023

Participated in ShapeTraining from the Administrative Control Authority - the National Anti-Corruption Academy, nominated by the university administration.

Focus: Anti-Corruption & Administrative Excellence

International Programs

Global learning experiences and international collaborations

Virtual Summer Leadership

Marquette University - 2021

Virtual summer leadership institute focusing on leadership development and international collaboration skills.

Summer Space Camp

Egyptian Space Agency - 2021

Intensive space technology and exploration program conducted by the Egyptian Space Agency (EGSA).

Coronavirus Study

Harvard Medical School - 2020

Research participation in coronavirus studies and COVID-19 testing protocols on college campuses.