Amr Khaled El-Dahshan

Working as a System Administrator Intern, gaining hands-on experience in systems administration, network infrastructure, and IT operations.

Currently enrolled in a hybrid AWS-focused Infrastructure & Security track under DEPI, delivered in partnership with Global Knowledge, combining onsite training sessions with ongoing online coursework. Progressing through a structured cloud security curriculum covering: AWS Cloud Practitioner fundamentals Architecting on AWS Cloud infrastructure design and core concepts Secure cloud data and infrastructure practices AWS Security Essentials Security Engineering on AWS Secure cloud application operations Cloud compliance, standards, and regulations Capstone project (in progress)

Completed an intensive 120-hour Linux & System Administration program under the Digital Egypt Youth (DEY) initiative at the National Telecommunication Institute (NTI), graduating with a perfect score of 100%. Key Modules & Skills Acquired: • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL): Mastered core administration tasks across RH124 (System Administration I) and RH134 (System Administration II). • System Management: Gained hands-on experience in managing command-line environments, user/group administration, storage configuration, network settings, and system security controls (permissions, firewalls, and SELinux). • Cisco Networking Essentials: Developed a solid understanding of foundational networking concepts, IPv4/IPv6 addressing, and basic switch/router configurations. • Professional Development: Enhanced core soft skills, including professional communication, teamwork, and problem-solving methodologies. Skills: Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) • Linux System Administration • Cisco Networking • System Security • Bash Scripting

Participated in an intensive 6-month hands-on cybersecurity training program organized by NTI under the DEPI initiative, focusing on enterprise network infrastructure and advanced security solutions. Key Areas of Focus & Technologies: • Enterprise Networking: Mastered Cisco CCNA (200-301) concepts including routing, switching, VLANs, and network security protocols. • Fortinet Solutions: Developed hands-on experience in configuring, managing, and troubleshooting FortiGate Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) and FortiManager. Graduation Project: "Implementing Secure VPN & SD-WAN Solutions with FortiGate" • Engineered and deployed Secure VPN architectures, establishing site-to-site IPsec VPN tunnels between multiple FortiGate devices. • Configured SSL VPN for secure remote user access with rigorous session testing and verification. • Implemented SD-WAN Optimization to enhance traffic routing, applying load balancing, link redundancy, and failover mechanisms. • Conducted comprehensive security policy mapping, routing configuration, and authored a detailed technical deployment report. Skills: FortiGate • FortiManager • Cisco CCNA • IPsec VPN • SSL VPN • SD-WAN • Network Security • Firewall Administration

This diverse technical background directly strengthens my path in cybersecurity engineering—allowing me to understand systems at both the development and security levels, identify vulnerabilities more effectively, and design resilient solutions that withstand real-world threats.