OMER QASIMI
Woodbridge,VA
Summary
Cybersecurity professional with hands-on experience in network security, threat analysis, and vulnerability identification. Skilled in using security tools and techniques to detect threats, strengthen system defenses, and protect sensitive data. Proven ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments, collaborate across teams, and apply a proactive, analytical approach to risk mitigation and problem-solving.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cybersecurity Analyst Intern
Institute for Defense Analyses
Alexandria, VA
10.2025 - Current
- Conduct vulnerability scanning using Nessus (Tenable) to identify system and network security risks.
- Support threat analysis and risk mitigation efforts for defense-related networks and applications.
- Research emerging cyber threats and contribute actionable security recommendations.
- Prepare technical reports and presentations to communicate security posture to stakeholders.
AI Trainer
Handshake AI
Remote
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Contributed to AI research projects focused on improving reasoning and performance of large language models (LLMs).
- Developed domain-specific prompts and evaluated model outputs for accuracy, clarity, and relevance.
- Provided structured feedback to support fine-tuning of LLM behavior across multiple subject areas.
- Applied analytical and critical-thinking skills to identify model weaknesses and improve output quality.
IT Technician
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
08.2022 - 10.2025
- Provided technical support for classroom and enterprise IT systems, resolving hardware, software, and network issues.
- Utilized TeamDynamix ticketing system to track, prioritize, and resolve incidents efficiently.
- Conducted basic vulnerability assessments on lab environments to reduce security risks and misconfigurations.
- Collaborated with system administrators to support VLAN connectivity, system installations, and configuration of Windows and Linux systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity Engineering
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA05.2025
Master of Science - Artificial Intelligence
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA05.2027
Skills
- Security assessments
Certification
- CompTIA Security+, 09/25, 09/28
- JavaScript Certification, 2024
- Simulink Onramp, 2024
Timeline
Cybersecurity Analyst Intern
Institute for Defense Analyses
10.2025 - Current
AI Trainer
Handshake AI
09.2025 - 12.2025
IT Technician
George Mason University
08.2022 - 10.2025
Master of Science - Artificial Intelligence
George Mason University
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity Engineering
George Mason University
Projects And Cyber Competitions
- Hack Fax Hackathon, George Mason University, 04/25
- CTF Challenge, George Mason University, 04/25
- DoD Cyber Sentinel CTF, 06/25
- Sensor03 – Human Activity Detection System, Designed an image-processing sensor to detect humans and activities concealed by camouflage or visual deception. Implemented object detection using YOLO, Python, and OpenCV.
- Paper Trail – Secure Data Storage Application, Developed a Python application for secure encryption and decryption using Fernet symmetric encryption. Modeled system architecture and data flows using SysML.