Professional Summary
Data Science and ML Engineering leader with 16+ years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity, including 6+ years of specialized AI/ML experience post-PhD. Expert in building production ML systems for threat detection, with proven success in reducing operational costs and improving system performance. Neo4j Certified Professional skilled in graph-based solutions and leading cross-functional teams to translate complex technical solutions into business value.
Technical Competencies
- AI & ML: Deep Learning, NLP, Behavioral Analytics, Anomaly Detection, Time Series, MLOps, Real-time Inference
- Data Engineering: Spark, Kafka, Airflow, MLFlow, Real-time Data Processing, Distributed Systems
- Technologies: Python, Scala, AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, Neo4j, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch
- Cybersecurity: Penetration Testing, SIEM/SOC, Threat Intelligence, Security Architecture
- Leadership: Team Management, Technical Mentoring, Agile/Scrum, Stakeholder Communication
Professional Experience
Lead Data Science & Engineering
Aug 2024 – Jul 2025 · BforeAI, France
- Architected platform improvements achieving faster API response times and ensuring uptime
- Implemented advanced indexing strategies to handle 2x peak traffic loads
- Deployed custom LLM solutions for automated security threat analysis and classification
- Led a team of 4 engineers developing predictive security features
Manager, Artificial Intelligence
Sep 2022 – Jul 2024 · Pradeo Security Systems,
France
- Built ML platform detecting malicious mobile apps with 92% accuracy, protecting 1M+ devices
- Reduced model training time by 50% using Apache Spark
- Created AI-powered document analysis system processing thousands of reports monthly
- Led team of 2, delivering features ahead of schedule
Data Scientist
Aug 2019 – Sep 2022 · Pradeo Security Systems,
France
- Designed streaming ML pipeline using Kubernetes and Kafka
- Turned academic ML concepts into production-ready threat detection systems
- Built REST APIs for seamless ML model integration
Senior Systems Engineer
Sep 2009 – Dec 2016 · Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Ltd,
Pakistan
- Enforced access control and implemented two-factor authentication for ERP and Oracle CC&B
- Optimized application performance by 40% using F5 load balancing
- Led security operations for 5,000+ users; implemented Blue Coat ProxySG
- Conducted regular penetration tests and remediations
Information Security Engineer
Mar 2007 – Aug 2009 · Uffaq Technologies,
Pakistan
- Administered Cisco’s StealthWatch and eEye Digital Security solutions
- Implemented open-source IDS/IPS tools (Snort, etc.)
- Conducted ethical hacking with Metasploit, Nessus, Wireshark, Nmap
Systems Engineer
Oct 2004 – Nov 2005 · NADRA, Pakistan
- Provided real-time technical support and LAN troubleshooting
- Maintained 99% uptime for identity verification system
Teaching Activities
Visiting Faculty
Jan 2024 – Present · Polytech Montpellier, France
- Distributed Data Processing and Machine Learning (Fall 2024, Spring 2025)
- NoSQL Graph Databases (Fall 2024, Spring 2025)
Visiting Faculty
Oct 2024 – Present · EPF Engineering School, Troyes,
France
- Digital Innovation with AI (Fall 2024)
- AI and Big Data in Industry 4.0 (Fall 2024)
Education
PhD in Computer Science (Data Mining)
2017 – 2019 · Université de Montpellier / LIRMM, France
- Thesis: Gradual Pattern Extraction from Property Graphs
- Published in Elsevier journal and IEEE conference
MS, Information Technology (MS-IT)
2006 – 2007 · National University of Sciences and Technology
(NUST), Pakistan
CGPA: 3.21/4
BE, Engineering
1999 – 2003 · N.E.D University of Engineering &
Technology, Pakistan
1st Division (69%)
Open Source & Blogs
- Synthetic graph generator (demo) in AngularJS for Neo4j property graphs
- Fuzzy Gradual Patterns Extraction from Property Graphs – Java app
- Neo4j-based Music Recommendations (NRMS) – Python/Neo4j
- Python Flask & Neo4j Aura Integration
- NestJS + GraphQL + Neo4j (Medium)
- Loading NVD CVE JSON in Neo4j (Medium)
- Client IP Filtering in Weblogic & Apache (F5 Big IP LTM)
Certifications & More
- Neo4j Certified Professional (Verify) — July 2025
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) (Verify) — Oct 2015
- Certified Penetration Testing Professional (CPTP) (Tranchulas / Certificate)
- How to Manage a Remote Team (Coursera) — Jan 2025
Languages: English (Fluent), French (Professional)
Interests: ML Research, Open Source, Technical Mentoring, Badminton
Interests: ML Research, Open Source, Technical Mentoring, Badminton