Sama Hatem

Cybersecurity Graduate | (ISC)² CC Certified | Co-Founder at Obazaar

Masqaţ, Oman

About

(ISC)² Certified with hands-on SOC experience, 21 industry certifications, and a background in incident response and vulnerability management. Co-founder of Obazaar — a Top 15 startup out of 350+ nationwide in Inzjaz program. Dean's List ×3 and CTF finalist. Always looking for the next challenge — open to new opportunities.

Experience

  • OT Cybersecurity Intern at INTECH Automation & Intelligence
    Jul 2026 - Present · 1 mo

    Undergoing hands-on OT cybersecurity training conducted at PDO offices, covering ISA 62443 foundations, network security, switch/firewall hardening, Active Directory, backup solutions, and patch management.

  • Co-Founder & Head of Event Management (INJAZ Oman Startup Program Participant) at Obazaar.om
    Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

    - Co-founded Obazaar, a digital marketplace empowering home-based and small businesses to grow online. - Selected as one of the Top 15 startups out of 350+ in the INJAZ Oman 2025 competition. - Led event operations and coordinated the team’s participation in exhibitions and competitions. - Designed the company profile and exhibition booth. - Built application prototypes to demonstrate platform functionality. - Contributed to social media presence, especially on Instagram, by designing post templates, generating creative ideas, and supporting content production.

  • Cyber Security Intern at MHD Infotech LLC
    Jun 2025 - Sep 2025 · 4 mos

    -Completed a structured SOC-focused internship built around 21 professional cybersecurity certifications -Received mentorship and practical training in LogRhythm SIEM, including guided investigations and case-study exercises -Developed foundational skills in log analysis, alert handling concepts, and SOC workflows -Gained exposure to enterprise security platforms: Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks, Tenable, and LogRhythm -Strengthened technical readiness for entry-level SOC Analyst / Blue Team roles

  • Student Mentor at German University of Technology in Oman
    Sep 2024 - Jun 2025 · 10 mos

    Part of a mentorship program for 2024-2025. During this program I guide and support a group of 20 foundation students throughout the academic year.