Hamed Farid , ITIL , CEH , OSCP , OSCE, Corelan Advanced

Principal Security Consultant at Dell Technologies

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

About

As an Application Security Manager, I have also gained valuable experience in the fields of penetration testing and software engineering. I have used my expertise to conduct comprehensive penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities in various software applications and systems, and have also applied my software engineering skills to develop secure code and design secure software systems. My diverse experience in these areas has allowed me to provide well-rounded security solutions for a range of industries and clients.

Experience

  • Principal Security Consultant at Dell Technologies
    May 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 2 mos

    Led a team of security professionals responsible for application security testing, code review, and remediation. • Conducted thorough penetration testing and vulnerability assessments to identify weaknesses in systems and applications. • Performed red teaming activities to simulate real-world attacks and identify potential weaknesses. • Collaborated with development teams to integrate security into the software development life cycle. • Implemented and improved DevSecOps practices to enhance the organization's overall security posture. • Performed secure code reviews using both automated tools and manual analysis techniques.

  • Application Security Head at Boubyan Bank
    May 2021 - May 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Led the application security assessment team, overseeing penetration testing and vulnerability assessments. • Performed red teaming activities to simulate real-world attacks and identify potential weaknesses. • Applied Threat Modeling techniques to identify potential attack vectors and vulnerabilities in systems and solutions. • Collaborated with the DevOps team to integrate security into the DevOps pipeline.

  • Senior Penetration testing at Kuwait Finance House
    Sep 2016 - May 2021 · 4 yrs 9 mos

    • Conducted comprehensive penetration testing and red teaming exercises to identify vulnerabilities in the organization's infrastructure and applications. • Collaborated closely with development teams to provide recommendations for vulnerability remediation. • Integrated security into the DevOps pipeline to ensure secure and resilient application deployments. • Performed secure code reviews using both automated tools and manual analysis techniques.

  • Senior Security Consultant at Unilever
    Apr 2012 - Sep 2016 · 4 yrs 6 mos

    • Conducted in-depth penetration testing of the organization's infrastructure and applications, identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities to assess security resilience. • Collaborated closely with development teams to implement recommended security controls and remediate identified vulnerabilities. • Provided expert guidance and recommendations to enhance the overall security posture of Unilever, focusing on penetration testing methodologies and best practices.

  • Java Team Lead at Hewlett-Packard
    Apr 2009 - Apr 2012 · 3 yrs 1 mo

    • Led a team of Java developers responsible for developing and maintaining web applications. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver software solutions that met business requirements. • Conducted code reviews and provided feedback to team members to ensure code quality and adherence to coding standards.