Raja Uzair Abdullah
About Raja Uzair Abdullah
Raja Uzair Abdullah is a Security Researcher with extensive experience in application security and web development. He currently works at TPS Worldwide and has held various freelance positions since 2020, while also contributing to multiple security platforms since 2015.
Current Roles in Cybersecurity
Raja Uzair Abdullah currently holds multiple positions in the cybersecurity field. He has been working as a Professional Freelancer at Fiverr since 2020, providing specialized services. Additionally, he serves as an Application Security Engineer at TPS Worldwide since 2022, and as an Associate Application Security Engineer since 2021, both roles based in Karāchi, Sindh, Pakistan. He is also active as a Security Researcher at HackerOne, Bugcrowd Inc, and White-Hat, all since 2015. His extensive experience in these roles contributes to his expertise in security research and application security.
Previous Experience in Web Development
Prior to his current roles, Raja Uzair Abdullah worked at ADVANCE Business Consulting (Pvt) Ltd as a Lead Web Developer from 2017 to 2018. He also held the position of Junior Web Developer at the same company from 2018 to 2019. His experience in web development laid a foundation for his transition into application security, where he applies his knowledge of software development to enhance security measures.
Educational Background in Computer Science
Raja Uzair Abdullah studied at Bahria University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science from 2016 to 2020. This educational background provided him with the technical knowledge necessary for his career in cybersecurity and web development.
Contributions to Security Practices
In his current roles, Raja Uzair Abdullah has made significant contributions to security practices. He has hardened Microsoft IIS Servers according to CIS benchmarks to enhance encryption and reduce attack surfaces. Additionally, he has improved Azure CI/CD pipelines with a focus on security enhancements and integrated SonarQube for Software Composition Analysis into these pipelines. He is also responsible for verifying security bugs reported from external sources and ensuring that development teams implement proper fixes.
Mentorship and Supervision
Raja Uzair Abdullah supervises security interns, overseeing their technical development. This role allows him to share his knowledge and experience with the next generation of cybersecurity professionals, contributing to their growth in the field.