Four academic projects. From network traffic to the evidence behind an incident.
Academic project
Network traffic analysis
Captured and analysed traffic in Wireshark to identify suspicious activity, using packet filtering to investigate TCP, UDP, HTTP and DNS.
Wireshark
TCP/IP
UDP
HTTP
DNS
Project scope
Capture
Captured network traffic in Wireshark and applied packet filters to support the investigation.
Investigate
Examined TCP, UDP, HTTP and DNS traffic to identify suspicious activity.
Report
Produced security reports documenting findings and remediation recommendations.
Security reports connecting traffic findings with remediation recommendations.
This work was completed in an academic setting.
Traffic capture, investigation, reporting.
Academic project
Vulnerability assessment
Finding exposed services and turning vulnerability scans into prioritised recommendations.
Nmap
Nessus
Risk analysis
Project scope
Scanned exposed ports and vulnerabilities using Nmap and Nessus, prioritised risks by severity, and produced remediation recommendations.
This work was completed in an academic setting.
Academic project
Digital forensics investigation
Following the evidence in logs and system artefacts to investigate indicators of compromise.
Linux
Digital evidence analysis
Log analysis
Project scope
Examined logs and system artefacts, analysed indicators of compromise, applied forensic methodologies, and produced technical investigation reports.
This work was completed in an academic setting.
Academic project
Cyber security analytics
Using Python to find anomalies in security datasets and document what they reveal.
Python
Security analytics
Threat detection
Project scope
Analysed cybersecurity datasets using Python to identify anomalies and security events, support threat detection analysis, and document findings.
This work was completed in an academic setting.
A developer’s perspective.
Understanding how systems are built shapes how I investigate them.
I’m an MSc Cyber Security graduate with a background in backend and full-stack development. My academic projects cover network traffic analysis, vulnerability assessment, digital forensics, and Python security analytics. I’m seeking an entry-level Cyber Security Analyst or SOC Analyst role.
Based in
Bristol, United Kingdom
Looking for
Cyber Security Analyst / SOC Analyst
Work eligibility
Eligible to work in the UK
Technical focus
A security foundation, supported by hands-on development experience.
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Development & analytics
A backend development background, complemented by Python security analytics, systematic troubleshooting, testing, and secure coding practices.
Python
SQL
Node.js
Express.js
Security analytics
Network security
Academic work analysing network traffic, scanning exposed ports and vulnerabilities, prioritising risks, and documenting remediation recommendations.
Wireshark
Nmap
Nessus Essentials
TCP/IP
UDP
DNS
HTTP
Security investigation
Examining logs and system artefacts, analysing indicators of compromise, and investigating suspicious traffic within academic projects.
Linux
Log analysis
Digital forensics
Incident response
The background
Postgraduate security study. A foundation in building software.
Education
MSc.
MSc Cyber Security
University of the West of England
Bristol, United Kingdom
September 2024 - February 2026
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
Lords Institute of Engineering & Technology
2019 - 2023
Developer experience
May 2023 - November 2023
Back-End Developer
Sahulat Microfinance Society
Hyderabad, India
Maintained backend services using Node.js and Express.js, investigated application issues through log analysis and troubleshooting, and improved reliability with secure coding practices.
October 2022 - May 2023
Full Stack Developer Intern
Code For India Foundation
Supported software development, testing, debugging, and technical improvements, working with teams to resolve issues and improve application performance.
Additional experience
March 2026 - June 2026
Fulfilment Associate
Amazon Fulfilment Centre BRS2
Bristol, United Kingdom · Fixed-term contract
Followed operational processes, quality standards and safety procedures in a high-volume environment, collaborating with colleagues to resolve issues.
November 2024 - March 2026
Sales Assistant / Store Operations Assistant
Premier Store
Part-time
Managed daily operations, maintained accurate records, and resolved customer and operational issues.
What opportunities is Mohammed Shanawaz looking for?
Mohammed is seeking an entry-level Cyber Security Analyst or SOC Analyst role. He is based in Bristol, eligible to work in the UK, and open to on-site, hybrid, and remote opportunities.
What security experience and tools does he bring?
His academic projects cover Wireshark network traffic analysis, Nmap and Nessus vulnerability assessment, Linux-based digital forensics, and Python security analytics. His developer experience includes log analysis, troubleshooting, and secure coding.
Where and when did he study?
He completed an MSc Cyber Security at the University of the West of England from September 2024 to February 2026. He also holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from Lords Institute of Engineering & Technology, with a study period of 2019 to 2023.
How can recruiters contact him?
Email mdshanawaz.in@gmail.com, call +44 7887179104, or connect with Mohammed Shanawaz on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/mdshanawaz3. His cybersecurity CV is available to download from this portfolio.
Let’s talk security.
I’m seeking an entry-level Cyber Security Analyst or SOC Analyst role in the UK, on-site, hybrid, or remote.
