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Jawad Ahmed Bhutta

Karachi, Sindh

Summary

Analytical Cyber Security Consultant equipped with in-depth understanding of information security risks associated with range of organizational actions. Focused on helping clients limit or balance risk against compliance and optimal decision-making. Easily handles complex data to understand potential impacts, break down risk and develop recommendations.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Enterprise Risk Services- Consultant

Risk Associates
07.2023 - Current
  • Defines criteria, tools, and methodologies for identifying, assessing, and monitoring the cyber security risk associated with technology stack
  • Assesses compliance to cyber security policies and standards related to payment applications
  • Defines testing processes for cyber security risks associated with technology infrastructure
  • Conducts cyber security assessments on technology infrastructure
  • Develops Gaps assessment reports and remediation plans on technology infrastructure
  • Monitored and track risk assessment findings, threats, and vulnerability remediation work.
  • Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
  • Analyzed security policies for usefulness and value to suggest security policy improvements.
  • Implemented Hardening across multiple dimensions within the technology infrastructure
  • Recommended IT security improvements to achieve system confidentiality, integrity and availability.

Senior Lecturer

Bahria University Karachi Campus
08.2017 - 07.2023
  • Delivered higher-level undergraduate and graduate courses via classroom, online and hybrid methodologies to satisfy course curricula and meet student needs.
  • Taught courses of Cyber Security, Information Systems Audit, Web Engineering, Programming Fundamentals and E-commerce
  • Implemented successful compliance accreditation of BS Computer Science and BS Information Technology
  • Developed Course Outlines for the first iteration of Cyber Security and Information Systems Audit
  • Developed Proposal for launching BS Cyber Security Program
  • Developed the first Cyber Security Lab in Bahria University in accordance with latest trends and standards
  • Conducted the first Cyber Security Summer Program in Bahria University
  • Responsible for maintaining security of the departments Learning Management System

STEM Engineer

Robotics Labs
09.2016 - 08.2017
  • Developed curricula of high school science and technology with special emphasis on developing cognitive abilities and muscle memory
  • Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Conducted classes on Robotics via Lego Mindstorms EV3 while at the same time imparting knowledge in an activity based engaging environment.

Education

Ph.D. - Computer Science (Ongoing)

NED University of Engineering & Technology
Karachi, Sindh
09.2025

Master of Science - Computer Science

NED University of Engineering & Technology
Karachi, Sindh
04.2017

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering

Hamdard University
Karachi, Sindh
08.2014

Skills

  • Cybersecurity Consultancy
  • Risk Assessment
  • Controls Development
  • Threat Modeling
  • SBOM Analysis
  • Secure Software Framework
  • Payment Card Industry

Certification

  • Certified In Cyber Security CC 2023

Timeline

Enterprise Risk Services- Consultant

Risk Associates
07.2023 - Current

Senior Lecturer

Bahria University Karachi Campus
08.2017 - 07.2023

STEM Engineer

Robotics Labs
09.2016 - 08.2017

Ph.D. - Computer Science (Ongoing)

NED University of Engineering & Technology

Master of Science - Computer Science

NED University of Engineering & Technology

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering

Hamdard University
Jawad Ahmed Bhutta