Shahzeb (He/Him/His)

Shahzeb, started his career at Catalyst Connect as a Junior Engineer in 2019. Later 2020 he started working as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Ottawa for undergraduate and graduate courses, Shahzeb guided students on various technologies, including Arduino, Node MCU, RaspPi, Python, C, AI/ML, and K8s. His role extended to mentoring students in SCRUM for Agile Software Development and contributing to the complete product development cycle, CyberSecurity, Networking and Network Security.

Later he joined Check Point Software Technologies Ltd as a Technical Support Engineer (Tier-2), where they specialized in Checkpoint Firewalls, VPN, and various security features. In 2022, Shahzeb joined SecureOps as a Cybersecurity Engineer. Shahzeb is currently responsible for ensuring the security of the organization's systems. Also, He has worked extensively in helping many first-time job seekers breakthrough into the industry, with 10s of success stories.

Lastly, Shahzeb previously worked as a Professor at Centennial College, Georgian College where they shared their knowledge and expertise with students. Shahzeb brought his practical experience to the classroom, teaching Networking for Cisco Switches and Routers. His hands-on approach included designing labs for Cisco equipment, creating technical training materials, and using platforms like BrightSpace and Blackboard for effective online teaching. He also taught Pentesting using the Metasploit Framework and Cyber Security. His ability to distill complex information into effective lessons, coupled with his commitment to a positive and inclusive learning environment, contributed to his success as a professor. Throughout their career, Shahzeb has demonstrated excellent technical skills and a focus on customer satisfaction.

Shahzeb pursued a Master's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Ottawa beginning in 2019 and completing in 2021. Prior to that, they attended Osmania University from 2014 to 2018, where they obtained a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. In addition to their formal education, Shahzeb has also obtained various certifications. In 2021, they became a Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE) and a Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) from Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. Shahzeb also earned the CENGN Cloud System Specialist certification from the Centre of Excellence in Next Generation Networks (CENGN). Furthermore, in 2023, they became an (ISC)² Candidate, affiliated with (ISC)², and in later 2023 got their Certified in Cybersecurity Certificate from (ISC)².