Asad Ali Akbar Shirazi
FOUNDER & LEAD ENGINEER

ASAD ALI AKBAR SHIRAZI

Cybersecurity Professional & Digital Forensics Specialist
Pakistan

Motivated technology professional with experience in Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, Machine Learning, Secure Code Development, Cloud Computing, Penetration Testing, and SOC Analysis. Skilled in managing technical projects, delivering technical solutions, solving complex problems, and working effectively with diverse teams. Committed to continuous learning, innovation, and applying technology to deliver practical and impactful solutions.

> VERIFIED ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL PROFILES:

Education & Foundation

Holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics from The Islamia University of Bahawalpur (Completed in 2025). Academic background provides a strong theoretical and practical foundation in cybersecurity, digital forensics, programming, networking, artificial intelligence, and information technology.

CGPA 3.84
PERCENTILE 86.67%

Research & Publications

Active focus on cybersecurity research, secure infrastructure, and emerging network technologies. Presented at international computing conferences:

“The Era of Secure DNS: An Overview on Security and Best Practices”

Presented at: International Conference on AI, Cybersecurity, and Next-Gen Computing (2025)

DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.67535/tsp.000001.030

INNOVATION HIGHLIGHTS

FEATURED PROJECTS

AI & DEEP PACKET INSPECTION

Protectify — Advanced Firewall with DPI

Developed an intelligent firewall using Deep Packet Inspection (DPI), LSTM, and Autoencoder models to detect, analyze, visualize, and protect against malicious network traffic using Python, Java, HTML, CSS, Machine Learning, and Unsupervised methodology.

★ Evaluated & recognized by Supervisor, Chairman, Dean, and Vice Chancellor of IUB. Selected among the top 10 projects for the Core Commander Bahawalpur visit.
CYBER ATTACK SIMULATION

WhatsApp QR Code Phishing Simulation

Developed a phishing simulation project using Java, HTML, CSS, and Python with Serveo tunneling technology for controlled security testing, attack awareness, and evaluation.

★ Received Best Project Award at IEEE UCET technology exhibition. Evaluated by Faculty of Engineering, IUB (10 appreciation votes).

Core Professional Skills

Cyber Security & Digital Forensics Vulnerability Assessment & Pentesting (VAPT) SOC Defence Analyst & Triage Secure Code Development Machine Learning & Deep Learning Cloud Computing Team Management & Leadership Project Delivery & Strategic Planning Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

Verified Certifications & Trainings

  • Microsoft: Microsoft Security Essentials Professional Certification
  • Cisco Networking Academy: Ethical Hacker, Cyber Defence Analyst, Network Defence, Junior Cybersecurity Analyst
  • EC-Council: Android Bug Bounty, SQL Injection Attacks, Ethical Hacking Essentials
  • Charles Sturt University (IT Masters): Next-Gen Network Security, Cyber Defence Strategies, Penetration Testing
  • CertiProf International: Remote Worker Professional
  • Virtual University / DigiSkills: Cloud Computing
  • UNICEF International: Data Responsibility & Protection Principles for Clusters
  • OEC - ICMPD Govt of Pakistan: Soft Skills Training

Leadership & Organizations

Young Leaders Program — Ambassador

Career Counseling & Placement Center (CCPC)

Led youth leadership and development initiatives by engaging community and governmental stakeholders in education and strategic projects.

Joint Secretary & Executive Member

Dept of Information & Communication Engineering Club

Managed department events, technology exhibitions, and technical workshops at The Islamia University of Bahawalpur.