Amin Yousif
Cybesecurity Specialist
Istanbul
Summary
Results-driven Cybersecurity graduate with a Higher National Diploma in Cybersecurity and ongoing BSc (Hons) Cybersecurity studies. Ranked #1 on TryHackMe (Iraq) for two consecutive months, showcasing advanced penetration testing and problem-solving abilities. Skilled in network security, digital forensics, penetration testing labs, and full-stack development. Strong background in customer-facing roles with proven communication and teamwork skills.
Currently preparing for the eJPT (Junior Penetration Tester) certification to further validate penetration testing expertise.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Sales Representative
Al Qimma
12.2023 - 10.2025
- Achieved 95%+ customer satisfaction by delivering clear, empathetic, and professional support.
- Consistently exceeded sales/upsell targets by 15–30%, boosting revenue.
- Mentored and trained 3+ new hires, enhancing team productivity.
Call Center Specialist
Mora Moda
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Consistently exceeded monthly sales objectives.
- Built strong client relationships through tailored product recommendations.
- Maintained high customer satisfaction by resolving issues quickly and effectively.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity
University of Derby
Derby, United Kingdom 04.2001 -
Higher National Diploma - Cybersecurity
Axcel International Academy
Istanbul, Turkey 04.2001 -
Skills
Technical Skills
- Penetration Testing: TryHackMe, Kali Linux, CTF challenges
- Networking & Security: VLANs, VPNs, Firewalls, Cisco OSPF, Encryption
- Digital Forensics: Autopsy, Sleuth Kit
- Programming: Python, Dart & Flutter, PHP, MySQL
- Cloud & Databases: Firebase, Azure fundamentals, Power BI
Professional Skills
- Strong Problem Solving
- Communication & Teamwork
- Project Management
- Decision-Making under Pressure
Projects
- Laurenza.beauty (E-Commerce Website):
Designed and deployed a full beauty brand website with advanced UI/UX in record time, demonstrating efficiency and speed without sacrificing quality.
🔗 Visit Site - Demiland.beauty (E-Commerce Website):
Delivered a fully functional online beauty platform, showcasing rapid development skills, strong project management, and brand-focused execution.
🔗 Visit Site - Smart Home Automation System – SHAH (Flutter, Dart, Firebase):
Mobile app enabling real-time device control and monitoring with secure authentication.
🔗 GitHub Repository - Digital Library Management System (Python):
Built a clean, efficient system applying strong programming and algorithmic design.
🔗 GitHub - Network Security (Cisco Packet Tracer):
Configured OSPF, VPNs, Firewalls, VLANs, and encryption to secure enterprise networks.
🔗 GitHub - Digital Forensics Investigation (Autopsy):
Detected hidden files, suspicious browsing history, and communications in forensic analysis.
🔗 GitHub - Business Process Support (Power BI):
Analyzed business data for decision-making, customer insights, and supply chain optimization.
🔗 GitHub - Workspace Reservation System (PHP, HTML, CSS, JS):
Created a booking system with integrated database management.
🔗 GitHub
Timeline
Sales Representative
Al Qimma
12.2023 - 10.2025
Call Center Specialist
Mora Moda
07.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity
University of Derby
04.2001 -
Higher National Diploma - Cybersecurity
Axcel International Academy
04.2001 -