CYBERSECURITY GRADUATE

Hey, I am Ali!

The journey matters as much as the destination. Here's mine :) Let's Connect!

Syed Ali

01 | About

I’m a 22-year-old Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics graduate aspiring to grow in the cybersecurity and / or public safety & security fields. Currently, I’m exploring different areas of cybersecurity while building my foundation and gaining new experiences and interest such as public safety & security through my enlistment in the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF). I’m interested in how technology, security, and public safety can come together to protect and serve the community. Beyond technical skills, I enjoy hands-on learning, problem-solving, working on projects, and continuously challenging myself to improve. Oh, did I mention I love playing music?

SCDF

Enlisted
2026 - 2028
Rank: Specialist Cadet Trainee
Description: Fortunate enough to be selected during my xBRT Phase to undergo the "Advanced Training Programme" , a leadership track used to select and train high-performing National Servicemen (NSFs) to become Section Commanders (Sergeants).

Temasek Polytechnic

Graduated
2023 - 2026
Diploma in Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics

ITE College East

Graduated
2021 - 2022
Nitec Certificate, Electronics & Internet of Things
Current Focus (Public Safety & Security):
Emergency Management Public Safety Community Engagement

02 | Projects

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Keyloggers In Cybersecurity

Completed
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February 2026
Created a keylogger script to experiment with how they function.

"Health Hazard" TryHackMe Walkthrough

Completed
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January 2026
Used a threat hunting simulator and conducted analysis, chain activity reconstruction and malicious identification.

"CyberHeroes" TryHackMe Walkthrough

Completed
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December 2025
Solved a beginner-friendly CTF focusing on web vulnerabilities and basic enumeration techniques.

"Invite Only" TryHackMe Walkthrough

Completed
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December 2025
Analyse findings that were given further and break down the information into usable threat intelligence.

03 | Experiences

IT Support Intern

Nanyang Tech Pte Ltd Temasek Polytechnic
September 2025 - February 2026
  • Supported infrastructure and cybersecurity operations through endpoint migrations, client relocations, system maintenance, and IT support across multiple business environments
  • Developed and delivered cybersecurity awareness materials, including training slides, presentations to real enterprise clients, incident reports, EDMs, and internal documentation to strengthen security awareness and operational processes
  • Contributed to infrastructure project documentation management, helped organize internal projects, streamline workflows, and maintain operational efficiency in a fast-paced managed services environment
  • Collaborated with interns, engineers, and clients across various industries, gaining exposure to enterprise IT operations, customer support workflows, and cross-functional teamwork
3
security training slides created for client awareness
2
Incident reports completed
5
Infrastructure projects completed

IT Intern

Prime Structures Engineering Pte Ltd ITE College East
July 2022 - September 2022
  • Diagnosed and resolved hardware, software, and peripheral issues
  • Assisted with maintenance of company systems
  • Supported operational processes through documentation and reporting
  • Participated in quality-control activities in a fast-paced engineering environment

Student Mentor

ITE College East
2022
  • Nominated by my class advisor
  • Sat with my classmates to revisit and reinforce concepts from class
  • Helped them strengthen areas they found challenging
  • Guided them in setting S.M.A.R.T. academic goals
  • Served as a support system, offering encouragement and motivation
2
friends guided to polytechnic
100%
positive feedback

04 | Events & Volunteering

Innovation & Entrepreneuership Innov8 Competition 2024

Temasek Polytechnic
2 September 2024
My Group was selected during our course module to participate in the Innov8 competition, where we secured a spot in the top ten and the finals with our product, the "Smart Water Bottle Cap", ultimately winning the "Silver Grand Winner"
TryHackMe Certificate

Prime Structures Engineering Good Company Report

ITE College East
13 April 2023
Helped my internship company create their good company report video to strengthen employer branding and support talent attraction efforts.

05 | Certificates

MHA First Aid Certification Provider Course

Completed
Raffles Medical Group
Issued: September 2026
A beginner cybersecurity certification that introduces core security concepts, basic networking, and hands-on learning.
First Aid Certificate

Pre Security

Completed
TryHackMe
Issued: December 2025
A beginner cybersecurity certification that introduces core security concepts, basic networking, and hands-on learning.
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TryHackMe Certificate

Silver Course Medal

Received
ITE College East
Issued: July 2023
Awarded to outstanding Certificate of Merit (top 5% of cohort) based on overall academic performance, GPA, and CCA achievements.
Silver Course Medal

CompTIA ITF+

Completed ITE College East
CompTIA
Issued: December 2022
A school-sponsored entry-level certification that covers basic IT concepts.
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CompTIA ITF+ Certificate

06 | Awards

Anugerah Cemerlang

ITE College East Mendaki
Mendaki
2023
Excellent achievement in Nitec level.

4PM Bestari Award

ITE College East Malay Youth Literary Association
ITE College East, Malay Youth Literary Association
2023
Awarded to the top 45 malay/muslim ITE students.

LBKM Academic Excellence Award

ITE College East Lembaga Biasiswa Kenangan Maulud
ITE College East, Lembaga Biasiswa Kenangan Maulud
2022
Outstanding performance during the first year of study at ITE.

07 | Testimonial

"

Ali demonstrated a positive work attitude. | Completed the tasks assigned to him efficiently. | Was an excellent addition to our team with us. | We highly recommend him for any future opportunities.

Julia Bensily
Director, Prime Structures Engineering
Prime Structures Engineering ITE College East
Julia Bensily