🔒 Cybersecurity Student

Aqeel Ahmed

Building Secure Digital Futures

Second-year Cyber Security student at Nottingham Trent University seeking a 12-month placement to apply my technical skills in real-world scenarios and contribute to meaningful security initiatives.

📍 West Bridgford, Nottingham, UK

Skills & Expertise

A comprehensive foundation in cybersecurity principles, systems administration, and technical problem-solving.

Cybersecurity Fundamentals

Understanding of core security principles, common threats, basic incident response concepts, and foundational cybersecurity best practices.

Systems & Networks

Knowledge of TCP/IP networking, system configuration, and administration across Windows and Linux environments.

Technical Tools & Analysis

Familiar with Kali Linux, basic vulnerability scanning, command-line tools, and interpreting simple system or network outputs.

Programming & Scripting

Practical experience with Python for basic automation tasks, as well as Bash and PowerShell for command-line operations.

Technical Communication

Able to explain technical concepts clearly, document system requirements, and create UML diagrams through academic projects.

Teamwork & Professional Skills

Strong collaboration, communication, problem-solving, and adaptability developed through mentoring and customer-facing roles.

Work Experience

June 2025 - Present

Student Mentor

Nottingham Trent University

  • Supported mentees by explaining technical concepts in a clear and approachable way
  • Built strong interpersonal and communication skills through regular one-to-one and group interactions
September 2024 - Present

Sales Associate

Roosters Piri Piri

  • Provided customer service in a fast-paced environment and resolved queries professionally
  • Developed strong communication and teamwork skills while working with staff and customers
  • Maintained accuracy in transactions and followed procedures, reinforcing attention to detail

Projects

Systems Analysis & Design Project

Nottingham Trent University

Jan 2025 - Mar 2025
  • Assisted in designing a web-based management system using Agile methods, including requirement gathering and UML documentation
  • Supported UI prototyping and contributed to basic SQL database design
  • Identified feasibility and cybersecurity risks, proposing mitigation steps while collaborating effectively in a 5-member team

Education

Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Cyber Security

Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham

Sep 2024 - Jul 2027

Relevant Coursework:

Network Security, Ethical Hacking, Digital Forensics, Risk Management, Secure Software Development

Certifications

Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate

Coursera

Foundations, incident response, network security

Cisco Endpoint Security Certification

Cisco Networking Academy

Endpoint protection, malware analysis, and secure configuration