Karim Bouhaydar
Beirut
Summary
Motivated and detail-oriented computer science student at the Lebanese University, with strong foundations in software engineering, cybersecurity, networking, databases, and artificial intelligence. Experienced in penetration testing labs, Linux environments, and backend development through academic projects, practical labs, and self-driven learning. Passionate about solving technical problems, securing systems, and building scalable software solutions. Demonstrates strong analytical thinking, adaptability, teamwork, and a continuous learning mindset. Able to contribute to companies through problem-solving, technical support, cybersecurity awareness, backend development, network analysis, and AI-driven innovation. Participated in the Generation of Innovation Leaders (GIL), AI for Social Impact program, in collaboration with UNICEF and DOT Lebanon.
Overview
2
2
Languages
Work History
Artificial Intelligence Intern
Generation of Innovation Leaders (GIL)
beirut
- Participated in the AI for Social Impact program in collaboration with UNICEF and DOT Lebanon.
- AI for Social Impact program in collaboration with UNICEF and DOT Lebanon.
- Earned the KANZ AI Workshop Completion Certificate after successfully completing the AI Training Hackathon and developing ScopePilot AI: Turning Unstructured Client Chats into Professional Proposals.
- Assisted in developing AI models for data analysis and prediction tasks.
Developer
- Developed a backend-focused application using PHP.
- Developing a website using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Focused on clean UI/UX and accessibility.
Cybersecurity Intern
Efe
beirut
- Completed multiple cybersecurity labs using Kali Linux and virtual machines.
- Worked on the Kioptrix machine and additional vulnerable environments.
- Performed reconnaissance, enumeration, vulnerability identification, and exploitation practice.
- Utilized Kali Linux tools and terminal-based workflows to simulate real-world ethical hacking scenarios.
- Assisted in monitoring cybersecurity systems for potential threats and vulnerabilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Lebanese University - Faculty of Sciences
Lebanon06-2027
Skills
- Java
- PHP
- C
- JavaScript
- HTML and CSS
- MySQL
- Microsoft SQL Server
- Kali Linux
- Nmap
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Ethical Hacking
- Network Analysis
- Visual Studio Code
- XAMPP
- Linux environment
- Git and GitHub
- Backend Development
- Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
- Neural Networks
- Reinforcement Learning
- Search Algorithms
- AI Fundamentals
- Problem Solving
- Team Collaboration
- Fast learning
- Communication Skills
- Wireshark
- Cisco Packet Tracer
- Cybersecurity practices
- Web development
- Problem solving
- Machine learning
- Python programming
Hobbies and Interests
- Cybersecurity
- Backend Engineering.
- Artificial Intelligence.
- Ethical Hacking
- Software Design.
- APIs
- Network Security
- Technology, Innovation.
- Problem Solving
- Agile Practices.
Projects And Practical Experience
- Student Record Management System, Developed a backend-focused application using PHP., Developing a website using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript., Focused on clean UI/UX and accessibility.
- Cybersecurity Labs & Penetration Testing Practice, Completed multiple cybersecurity labs using Kali Linux and virtual machines., Worked on the Kioptrix machine and additional vulnerable environments., Performed reconnaissance, enumeration, vulnerability identification, and exploitation practice., Utilized Kali Linux tools and terminal-based workflows to simulate real-world ethical hacking scenarios.
Certifications And Professional Training
Introduction to Cybersecurity, Ethical Hacker, Introduction to Modern AI, AI Applications in Customer Service, Introduction to IoT and Digital Transformation, AI for Social Impact - Generation of Innovation Leaders (GIL) Program by UNICEF & DOT Lebanon, Hands-on cybersecurity labs using Kali Linux, Network scanning and enumeration using Nmap, Penetration testing methodologies and vulnerability assessment, Linux terminal and security tool usage, Introduction to Prompt Engineering, Wireshark, Cisco Packet Tracer
Languages
English
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Arabic
Native
Native
Timeline
Cybersecurity Intern
Efe
Developer
Artificial Intelligence Intern
Generation of Innovation Leaders (GIL)
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Lebanese University - Faculty of Sciences