Abdullahi Ahmed

Abdullahi Ahmed is an experienced professional in the fields of cybersecurity and community support. Currently serving as an Ethical Hacker at OffSec since November 2024, Abdullahi is focused on honing skills in information gathering, web exploitation, and Active Directory attacks. Previously, Abdullahi worked as a Security Officer at Lions Manor, where actions led to a 20% decrease in unauthorized access through effective monitoring of security incidents and enhancement of access control systems. In the role of Community Support Worker at New Directions for Children, Youth, Adults and Families Inc., Abdullahi facilitated work experience opportunities that increased earnings and job skills for adults with intellectual challenges. As a Residential Team Lead at Turning Leaf Support Services, Abdullahi improved client satisfaction and reduced onboarding time for new staff. In addition to practical experience, Abdullahi has completed a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from SIMAD University and a Master of Business Administration from Kampala University. Current pursuits include penetration testing with Hack The Box, focusing on Windows and Linux systems.