Abdul Ahad Wardak
Haymarket,VA
Summary
Highly motivated Cybersecurity student at George Mason University and accomplished professional with a proven track record of leading teams, scaling projects, and driving business growth through innovation and cost reduction. Seeking challenging internships in cloud and network security to apply technical knowledge, problem-solving skills, and a passion for cybersecurity while contributing to team success and seizing opportunities for expansion in dynamic environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder & Operator
Amazon E-Commerce Business
06.2023 - Current
- Launched and scaled an Amazon e-commerce business to $14,000 in revenue within 3 months through strategic product sourcing, pricing, and marketing
- Implemented efficient operational processes, including inventory management and expense tracking, to maintain profitability
- Currently preparing to hire and manage an employee, showcasing leadership and team-building skills
- Analyzed product trends and market demand to optimize inventory, resulting in increased sales performance
Assistant Front End Manager
Giant Food
01.2022 - Current
- Managed daily front-end operations, supervising cashiers and customer service representatives to ensure seamless checkout and customer satisfaction
- Monitored inventory, reduced shortages, and maintained compliance with company policies to enhance operational efficiency
- Provided prompt solutions to customer concerns, improving the overall shopping experience
- Trained and mentored new staff members, fostering team collaboration and productivity
- Oversaw cash handling and transaction accuracy, reducing errors and improving accountability
Education
Bachelor's of Applied Science - Cybersecurity
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA06.2026
Associate Degree - Cybersecurity
Northern Virginia Community College
Manassas, VA12-2024
Skills
- Python programming
- AWS (IAM, EC2, S3)
- Basic network security concepts
- Kali Linux
- Linux operating systems
- Identifying and mitigating network attacks
- Computer crime
- Vulnerabilities
- Monitoring and CI/CD pipeline strategies
- Problem-solving
- Analytical thinking
- Troubleshooting
- Penetration testing
- Vulnerability assessments
- Security audits
- Ethical hacking methodologies
- Team management
- Employee training
- Customer-focused leadership
- Adaptability
- Fast learner
- Multilingual
Certification
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, 01/01/24
- CompTIA Security+, In Progress
Timeline
Founder & Operator
Amazon E-Commerce Business
06.2023 - Current
Assistant Front End Manager
Giant Food
01.2022 - Current
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, 01/01/24
- CompTIA Security+, In Progress
Bachelor's of Applied Science - Cybersecurity
George Mason University
Associate Degree - Cybersecurity
Northern Virginia Community College
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