JASON ABEIKU BOATENG

Cybersecurity Professional & Computer Engineer

Self-motivated final-year Computer Engineering student specializing in cybersecurity and financial systems security

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About Me

Contact Information

Email: jhabtee@gmail.com

Phone: 0503840007

Education: BSc. Computer Engineering

University: KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana

Expected Graduation: September 2025

I am a self-motivated final-year Computer Engineering student with a strong interest in cybersecurity and financial systems security. My academic background and internship experiences have equipped me with practical skills in network security, penetration testing, and automation using Python.

I am recognized for my analytical mindset, collaborative work ethic, and ability to adapt quickly to technology-driven environments. I am eager to leverage my technical skills and growing expertise to support secure, efficient, and innovative banking operations.

My journey in cybersecurity has been marked by hands-on experience in penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and security research, making me well-prepared to tackle the evolving challenges in the cybersecurity landscape.

Work Experience

Intern - Virtual Africa Training Centre (KNUST Cyberlab)

September 2024 – October 2024

  • Performed internal network penetration testing (INPT), including OSINT and exploitation
  • Used tools like Nmap, Hydra, and Metasploit in adversarial simulations
  • Documented attack findings with clear reporting

Intern - Cyber & Forensics Security Solutions

March 2024 – April 2024

  • Conducted vulnerability scans and privilege escalation techniques
  • Identified and mitigated over 50 critical security issues
  • Participated in simulated penetration tests and post-exploitation analysis
  • Ranked among top 5 interns for impactful security contributions

Intern - Amalitech (Python Programming)

September 2021 – December 2021

  • Developed Python web scraping scripts using BeautifulSoup and Selenium
  • Automated data processing with Pandas, improving efficiency by 30%
  • Applied basic web development skills to streamline scraping processes

Skills & Abilities

Programming Languages

Python C/C++ Bash

Operating Systems

Linux Windows

Security Tools

Metasploit Nmap Burp Suite Hydra Wireshark

Core Competencies

Problem-solving Analytical Thinking Team Collaboration Leadership

Projects & Research

Internal Network Pentest Simulation

Comprehensive penetration testing simulation involving OS detection, port scanning, and privilege escalation techniques with lateral movement analysis.

Wireless Penetration Testing

Successfully cracked WEP/WPA2 networks and conducted Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) attacks to demonstrate wireless security vulnerabilities.

Web Application Security Testing

Discovered and exploited SQL injection, XSS, and authentication flaws using DVWA and Burp Suite for comprehensive web security assessment.

Achievements & Certifications

Certified Ethical Hacker

EC Council

April 1, 2025

Google Cybersecurity Certificate

Google via Coursera

March 24, 2025

Top 5 Intern Recognition

Cyber & Forensics Security Solutions

April 2024

METACTF Certificate

Certificate of Participation

November 21, 2024