Fitness & Healthy Lifestyle
Muhammad Afnan Arshad
Cyber Security Engineer | AWS Cloud Security | Software Engineer
Lahore, Punjab,KP
Summary
AWS CLOUD Security Engineer securing cloud environments through IAM, VPC security, logging services, CloudTrail, CloudWatch, and GuardDuty. Manages least-privilege access and security event monitoring to support incident response across AWS workloads. Brings cyber security training from the University of Hertfordshire and applies it to practical cloud defense.
Overview
3
3
Languages
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
AWS CLOUD Security Engineer
Arfa Karim Technology Incubator (AKTI)
06.2025 - 04.2026
- Implemented and monitored AWS cloud security controls, enhancing protection through IAM, VPC security, and logging services.
- Managed access controls and enforced least-privilege principles across AWS environments to strengthen security posture.
- Monitored security events using CloudTrail, CloudWatch, and GuardDuty, supporting incident response ac
E-Commerce Account Manager
Air Business
06.2024 - 04.2025
- Enhanced client relationships to improve service delivery and satisfaction
- Managed product listings across multiple e-commerce platforms to optimize visibility and sales performance.
- Developed and executed marketing strategies to enhance customer engagement and drive traffic to online stores.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and inform inventory management decisions, ensuring stock availability.
WordPress Designer
ULTRAGROW
01.2019 - 11.2019
- Managed completion of over fifty WordPress projects, driving successful client outcomes.
- Customized advanced CSS edits to enhance web design quality for diverse client needs.
- Engaged with various e-commerce and blog themes to meet specific project requirements.
- Analyzed and optimized theme and plugin backends to improve overall site performance.
WordPress Designer
HFARAZM
02.2018 - 01.2019
- Developed responsive WordPress themes aligning with client specifications and enhancing brand identity.
- Designed user-friendly WordPress themes, enhancing overall site aesthetics and functionality.
- Customized plugins and widgets to meet specific client requirements and improve website performance.
- Collaborated with clients to capture design vision, ensuring alignment with brand identity and goals.
Education
MSc - Cyber Security
University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield, DNC02-2023
BSc - Software Engineering
University Of Lahore
Lahore06-2019
Skills
Network security & firewall management
Operating systems: Windows, Linux (Ubuntu/Kali)
Virtualization & cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP)
SIEM tools (Splunk, IBM QRadar)
Vulnerability assessment (Nessus, OpenVAS)
CloudTrail monitoring
CloudWatch monitoring
GuardDuty monitoring
Incident response
Alert triage
IAM policy management
Least-privilege access control
Security control implementation
Access review
Security documentation
Interests
Timeline
AWS CLOUD Security Engineer
Arfa Karim Technology Incubator (AKTI)
06.2025 - 04.2026
E-Commerce Account Manager
Air Business
06.2024 - 04.2025
WordPress Designer
ULTRAGROW
01.2019 - 11.2019
WordPress Designer
HFARAZM
02.2018 - 01.2019
BSc - Software Engineering
University Of Lahore
MSc - Cyber Security
University of Hertfordshire
Health & Well-being
Committed to maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle, with a strong focus on continuous self-improvement, personal growth, and well-being. Fluent in English (Professional Working Proficiency) and Urdu (Native), enabling effective communication in diverse and multicultural environments.