Asad Shahryar

I am an experienced senior security consultant with a strong background in cybersecurity, web development, e-Commerce, software implementation, and project management. With a certificate in Cybersecurity from the University of Toronto, I bring a solid blend of academic knowledge and practical expertise. I have successfully delivered complex IT turnkey projects for reputable clients globally, collaborating with C-level executives and proposing innovative solutions. My extensive experience in secure programming, network security, and vulnerability assessment allows me to bridge the gap between security and engineering/development teams effectively.

• Implemented robust hardware firewall configurations and web application firewalls to fortify cybersecurity measures, ensuring the safeguarding against cyber-attacks.
• Prepared comprehensive information security metrics for reporting purposes and conducted regular system health checks to identify and address vulnerabilities.
• Conducted log analysis and monitoring to ensure system integrity and proactive identification of potential issues and threats.
• Managed e-commerce stores hosted on a private cloud infrastructure, specifically utilizing Magento 2/Adobe Commerce.
• Installed patches and performed system upgrades to mitigate application vulnerabilities, enhancing overall security.
• Troubleshot code issues and optimized scripts and configurations to improve overall system performance.
• Provided comprehensive cybersecurity training to staff and clients, focusing on password controls, Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), email spam protection and online safety.
• Streamlined day-to-day operations by creating efficient scripts for seamless and secure data import/export tasks.

Certificate in CyberSecurity, University of Toronto, Canada 
Master of Business Administration, Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford, UK
MS Computer Sciences (e-commerce), Preston University, Lahore, Pakistan