About me

I'm Karim Ahmed, a cybersecurity researcher, AI engineer, and educator with a Master's degree in Computer Science and Engineering from The German University in Cairo, specializing in AI and cybersecurity at their intersection—both offensive (red team) and defensive (blue team) operations. As an ISC2 member since October 2024 and Senior Teaching Assistant, I combine cutting-edge research with practical teaching experience (250+ students) in advanced computing and cloud technologies.

My expertise spans AI-powered security solutions, adaptive cyber defense, and full-stack development. I architect intelligent security systems using MITRE ATT&CK and D3FEND frameworks, develop reinforcement learning agents for moving target defense, and build production applications with the MERN stack. My Master's thesis focused on self-adaptive agentic architectures for real-time cyber threat response—pioneering automated defense mechanisms that leverage AI for both red team attack simulation and blue team incident response.

I bring resilience, innovation, and deep technical expertise to every challenge. Whether conducting penetration testing, developing RAG pipelines and LLM applications, or deploying secure cloud infrastructure on AWS, I'm driven to build intelligent security solutions that protect organizations while advancing the field through research and mentorship.

Professional Focus

  • Cybersecurity & Security Analysis

    Proficient in security tools including Nmap, Nessus, Wireshark, Metasploit, and Burp Suite. Knowledge of OWASP Top 10, penetration testing, and security best practices. Certified: Google Cybersecurity Professional, ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity, OWASP Top 10.

  • Academic Research & Teaching

    Teaching Assistant at The German University in Cairo for CSEN 701 (Advanced Computer Lab) and Cloud Computing courses. Facilitated hands-on learning for over 250 students in web development using the MERN stack and cloud computing technologies.

  • Cloud Computing & Infrastructure

    Experience with AWS and GCP cloud platforms. Proficient in containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes. AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (2024).

  • Full-Stack Development

    Proficient in MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js). Experience with Next.js, React, and Tailwind CSS. Frontend development with focus on responsive and user-friendly interfaces. Developed and maintained CI/CD pipelines.