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Below is a summary of my professional contributions, skills, and accomplishments. For portability and more detailed information, please click the pdf icon in the upper right to download my latest resume.

Basics

Name Saeid Ghasemshirazi
Label PhD Student in Computer Science
Email saeidghshirazi@gmail.com
Url https://saeidshirazi.github.io/
Summary PhD student in Computer Science specializing in security and smart contract vulnerability detection. Experience in leveraging deep learning for IoT and cybersecurity, with a strong research background and practical development skills.

Education

  • 2024 - Present

    Ottawa, Canada

    PhD
    Carleton University
    Computer Science
    • Supervised by Professor Lianying Zhao
  • 2020 - 2023

    Tehran, Iran

    M.Sc.
    University of Science & Technology
    E-commerce
    • Supervised by Dr. Mohammad Fathian
    • GPA: 18.39/20
    • Thesis: A Novel CNN-based Approach for Smart Contract Vulnerability Detection
  • 2015 - 2020

    Kerman, Iran

    B.Sc.
    Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman
    Computer Engineering
    • Project: Developed a Python-based tool for automated OSINT

Work

  • 2024 - Present

    Ottawa, Canada

    Graduate Research Assistant
    Carleton Computer Security Lab (CCSL)
    Leveraging machine learning techniques for IoT security audits, including threat detection and threat hunting. Developed a user-friendly tool for smart contract vulnerability detection using a novel CNN approach.
  • 2022 - 2023

    Kerman, Iran

    Back-End Developer
    DANAPCO
    Developed secure backend applications using Django. Integrated authentication and authorization mechanisms to protect sensitive data and user accounts. Implemented input validation and output encoding to prevent common vulnerabilities like SQL injection and XSS.
  • 2021 - 2023

    Tehran, Iran

    Graduate Research Assistant
    Iran University of Science & Technology
    Investigated vulnerabilities in smart contracts and explored advanced deep learning techniques to enhance security in blockchain systems.
  • 2020 - 2021

    Kerman, Iran

    Junior Security Consultant
    Barez Industrial Group
    Conducted security assessments to identify vulnerabilities and implement protective measures. Monitored emerging threats and updated defense strategies.
  • 2019 - Present

    Online

    Cybersecurity Content Creator
    InfoSecTube YouTube Channel
    Created and published engaging cybersecurity videos, courses, and tutorials on topics such as network security, penetration testing, and ethical hacking.
  • 2018 - 2018

    Kerman, Iran

    Intern
    Graduate University of Advanced Technology (APA Center)
    Enhanced network security through hands-on research using tools like Wireshark and Burp Suite. Conducted vulnerability scans with Nessus and Acunetix, and gained proficiency in malware analysis with IDA Pro.

Publications

Projects

Skills

Programming Languages
Python
C++
Shell Scripting
JavaScript
Tools
Burp Suite
Wireshark
Metasploit
Nmap
IDA Pro
Splunk
Docker
Git
Google Cloud Platform
Linux/UNIX
PyTorch
TensorFlow
LaTeX
Security Techniques
Penetration Testing
Intrusion Detection
Vulnerability Assessment
Threat Hunting
Security Platforms
NIST
ISO
CIS
OWASP Top 10
SIEM

Certificates

Python for Cybersecurity Specialization
Coursera, InfoSec Institute 2021
Certified Network Security Specialist (CNSS)
International Cybersecurity Institute 2020
Detecting and Mitigating Cyber Threats and Attacks
Coursera, University of Colorado 2019
Machine Learning
Coursera, Stanford University 2019
Security in Google Cloud Platform
Coursera, Google 2019

Awards

Languages

Persian/Farsi
Native speaker
English
Fluent

Interests

Hiking
CTF Competitions
Anime

References

Academic References
Available on request
Professional References
Available on request