Bilal Hasson
Join me on my adventures through my development career, the ups / downs, and the missing semi-colons, return whoops!;
Technical Proficiencies
Tools: Claude code, Claude co-work
Programming Languages: Python (Advanced), Typescript/React/React Native (Expert), SCSS/CSS/HTML (Advanced), PHP (Beginner)
Operating Systems: Unix (GUI / CLI - Advanced), Windows (GUI / CLI - Intermediate)
Version Control & CI/CD: Git (Advanced), Github actions (Intermediate), Conventional Commits (Intermediate)
Library Specialisations: Next.js (Expert), Django (Advanced)
Experience
My working history for the past 10 years as a Full-Stack Developer
Education
BSc Cyber Security
De Montfort University (Upper Second-Class Honors) 2018-2020
Web Application Penetration Testing
Simulate real-world attacks on a web application to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses. SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), authentication flaws, and misconfigurations.
Industrial Control Systems Security
The protection of systems and networks that manage industrial processes such as manufacturing, energy, water treatment, and transportation. SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition), DCS (Distributed Control Systems), and PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers).
Emerging Topics in Security
New and evolving areas of cybersecurity that address the latest threats, technologies, and challenges. AI, Zero Trust Architecture and Privacy Enhancing Technologies.
Malware Analysis
Examining malicious software (malware) to understand its behavior, functionality, and impact. Develop defences, create detection signatures, and respond effectively to cyber threats
Dissertation
Enhancing IT Processes by Strengthening Integration between the Directories, Monitoring, and Productivity Tracking Systems.