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ALI SHEHZAN  PUNJWANI

ALI SHEHZAN PUNJWANI

SOC Analyst & Cloud Security Enthusiast
Karachi
You never know what is enough unless you know what is more than enough.
William Blake

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Summary

Dedicated Cybersecurity student at Iqra University, currently in the 6th semester with expected graduation in 2027. Focused on building strong foundations in SOC operations and Cloud Security through academic learning and hands-on lab practice. Familiar with threat detection, incident response, and network monitoring in simulated environments. Proficient in Python, Bash, Linux, and basic SIEM tools through self-learning and cybersecurity labs. Actively developing practical skills and seeking an internship opportunity to apply knowledge in a real-world environment and grow professionally in the cybersecurity field.

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Work History

Volunteer

Myself
12.2025 - 02.2026
  • Managed Instagram page Cyber_Star_7365 for cybersecurity awareness
  • Created infographics on cyber threats and online safety
  • Shared educational content to promote digital security practices
  • Helped users understand basic cybersecurity protection measures

SOC Analyst (Lab Training)

TryHackme
08.2023 - 10.2025
  • Analyzed network traffic using Wireshark, detecting 15+ suspicious activities weekly
  • Performed vulnerability assessments using Nmap and OpenVAS, identifying 10+ critical issues
  • Enhanced lab incident response by configuring and optimizing Snort IDS/IPS for threat detection

Education

Bachelor - Computer Science (BSCS)

Iqra University, Karachi, Pakistan
04-2026

Skills

Security operations center monitoring

Incident response management

Networking principles

DevOps & DevSecOps Basic

Cloud security management

Linux systems administration

Software

Splunk (SIEM)

Wazuh

Wireshark

CloudWatch

SOAR

AWS Console

Certification

Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) - Packt, 2025

Interests

Cloud Solution Architect

Cloud Engineer & Security

DevOps / Cloud Infrastructure

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
German
Elementary (A2)
French
Beginner (A1)

Work Availability

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Timeline

Volunteer - Myself
12.2025 - 02.2026
SOC Analyst (Lab Training) - TryHackme
08.2023 - 10.2025
Iqra University - Bachelor, Computer Science (BSCS)
ALI SHEHZAN PUNJWANISOC Analyst & Cloud Security Enthusiast