IT Infrastructure

VAPT, AppSec, Penetration, CI/CD, SAST/DAST, ASM, Python

1. Could you introduce yourself and tell us about you? Your current / recent jobs and employers? Previous companies and jobs? He has 3+ years in security consulting and engineering. He began as a VAPT analyst at a service-based company, XXXX, where he ran 100+ VAPT assessments across web, Android, network and API targets. At XXXX (since 2024) he handled attack surface management for multiple clients: finding security loopholes and mapping their digital assets. He also built automation scripts and AI workflows for the company’s SaaS product, and worked on a dark web monitoring platform. Since June 2026, XXXX has deployed him at XXXX, working remotely with their team over Slack. There he manages the digital assets of XXXX and its subsidiaries and acquisitions, and finds security issues. He also does threat modelling, source code and design reviews, manages CI/CD pipelines and handles incident response, investigating root causes and taking mitigation action.   2. What skill(s) / experience would you self-describe as strongest or specialist in?  His strengths are VAPT and attack surface management, plus application security engineering. He also contributes to open source: he built JS Radar, a JavaScript security analysis platform that crawls websites and finds vulnerabilities, and a cyber threat intelligence collection of hacking forums published on GitHub. He is building an autonomous AI pen-testing harness: given a website URL and any credentials, it runs a comprehensive security assessment using the AI model of choice. He is also keen on dark web research and investigation. The CV adds tools (Burp Suite, Nuclei, SAST and DAST tools), Python and Bash automation, and recognition from NCIIPC and several hall-of-fame listings.  

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Network, Endpoint, M365, Entra ID, Intune, SD-WAN, Governance

1. Could you introduce yourself and tell us about you? Your current / recent jobs and employers? Previous companies and jobs? He is an IT professional with 16+ years of experience. He started with technical support and data center roles in India (2010 – 2013), then moved to the UAE in June 2013 with a construction group, XXXX (infrastructure for government and developer projects). He then moved to the retail group XXXX (2019 – 2024), where he led technical support and set up IT for corporate offices and showrooms. Since Dec 2024 he has been IT Manager at XXXX, running MENA IT operations and infrastructure for about 1,500 users and 1,500 endpoint devices (Windows, Mac and mobile). His team of about 8 support engineers provides round-the-clock support. He handles CAPEX and OPEX budgets, technology selection and compliance (ISO, PDPL). He also set up the offices, delivery center and showrooms from scratch, including designing the infrastructure and managing the BOQs. He reports reducing infrastructure costs by 20% and 99.2% SLA compliance.   2. What skill(s) / experience would you self-describe as strongest or specialist in?  His strength is running enterprise IT infrastructure and operations across very different industries (construction, retail and automotive), with a core approach that stays the same. This covers IT governance and budgeting, vendor management, endpoint management (Intune, SCCM, Apple Business Manager) and network and security (Palo Alto, Fortinet, SD-WAN, CCNP). He has implemented security and compliance controls such as endpoint security (CrowdStrike across 2,500 endpoints), DLP, email security and SSO. He also has experience with Microsoft 365 and Entra ID, an SD-WAN migration of 400+ branch firewalls, and building infrastructure for new offices and warehouses.  

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Microsoft, 365, CRM, Dataverse, Power BI, JavaScript, Techno-Functional

1. Could you introduce yourself and tell us about you? Your current / recent jobs and employers? Previous companies and jobs? He is a Power Platform and Dynamics CRM developer from Hyderabad. At XXXX (May 2024 – Oct 2026) he worked as a techno-functional consultant on an on-premises Dynamics CRM at XXXX, an oil and gas company. The system manages customer complaints across business units (LPG, Retail, Aviation, Lubes, Natural Gas). He supported users, resolved tickets and troubleshooting issues, customised CRM entities, forms and workflows, and managed security roles. Before that he spent about two and a half years at XXXX (May 2021 – Jan 2024) as a Power Apps developer. He built Canvas apps, Power Automate flows and Dataverse and CRM solutions. Projects included a case management Canvas app embedded in Salesforce for XXXX, and a risk and spare-parts app for XXXX.   2. What skill(s) / experience would you self-describe as strongest or specialist in?  His strongest area is the Microsoft Power Platform: Canvas apps, Power Automate and Dataverse, combined with Dynamics 365 CRM customisation (entities, forms, views, workflows, business rules, security roles and JavaScript). He also gained hands-on experience with Power Pages while preparing a client demo for XXXX, and has used Power BI for dashboards. He holds PL-400 and PL-900 certifications. His non-technical strengths are gathering requirements, working with project teams and supporting end users, plus the hiring and interviewing experience from his HR stint.  

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Agentic AI Engineering & Development, AI Solutions Architecture & Enterprise Transformation, Cursor AI Implementation & Workflow Optimization, (MCP), (POC), Enterprise AI Consulting & Client Engagement

Could you introduce yourself and tell us about you? Your current / recent jobs and employers? Previous companies and jobs? Has approximately 10 years of experience in software engineering, AI solutions architecture, and  enterprise consulting. Currently working as a Lead AI Solutions Architect at X Company,  leading Agentic AI implementation, Cursor workflows, MCP integrations, and enterprise AI transformation. Previously worked as a Senior Solutions Consultant at X Company, managing technical pre-sales, AI demonstrations, client workshops, and POC engagements. Earlier, worked as a Software Development Lead at X Company, specializing in backend development, cloud applications, API integrations, and software engineering. What skill(s) / experience would you self-describe as strongest or specialist in? Specializes in Agentic AI Engineering and AI Solutions Architecture, particularly Cursor AI, MCP integrations, agent orchestration, Python, TypeScript, cloud engineering, and enterprise AI transformation. Also experienced in technical pre-sales and executive client engagement. Do you have XXXX (Key Criteria 1)? If so can you tell me more? Has approximately 3 years of Agentic AI development, 2+ years of Cursor AI, and over 4 years of technical pre-sales experience. Experienced in implementing agentic workflows using Cursor, AGENTS.md, custom skills, sub-agents, and MCP integrations. Has also led enterprise discovery workshops, technical demonstrations, POC evaluations, and AI adoption initiatives.

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Agentic AI Engineering & Development, Cursor AI Implementation & Workflow Optimization, AI Solution Architecture & Enterprise Transformation, (MCP), CI/CD

Could you introduce yourself and tell us about you? Your current / recent jobs and employers? Previous companies and jobs? Has approximately 11 years of experience in software engineering, AI solutions architecture, and enterprise technology consulting. Currently working as a Principal Forward Deployed AI Engineer at X Company leading enterprise Agentic AI transformation, implementing Cursor-based workflows, MCP integrations, and AI agent orchestration. Previously worked as a Senior AI Solutions Engineer at a X Company, handling AI solution architecture, technical pre-sales, client workshops, product demonstrations, and POC engagements. Earlier, served as a Senior Software Engineer at an X Company, focusing on enterprise application development, backend engineering, API integrations, and CI/CD. His career has progressed from software development into AI engineering, enterprise consulting, and client-facing technical leadership. What skill(s) / experience would you self-describe as strongest or specialist in? His strongest expertise is Agentic AI Engineering and enterprise AI transformation, particularly Cursor AI, MCP integrations, agent orchestration, and LLM implementation. He is also experienced in Python, TypeScript, CI/CD, AI governance, technical pre-sales, and enterprise client engagement. Do you have XXXX (Key Criteria 1)? If so can you tell me more? Has approximately 3 years of practical Agentic AI development experience and over 4 years of technical pre-sales and consulting experience. Led enterprise discovery sessions, technical workshops, and proof-of-concept engagements to demonstrate how agentic workflows can improve engineering productivity. His implementation experience includes configuring Cursor environments, establishing agent rules and instructions, developing MCP integrations, and designing synchronous and asynchronous agent workflows. Worked with engineering leaders to evaluate AI tools, establish adoption metrics, address security and governance requirements, and demonstrate the commercial value of AI transformation. His experience includes guiding pilot engagements toward broader production adoption and mentoring engineering teams on agentic development practices.

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IT Infrastructure Management, IT Operations Management, (ITSM), Hardware and Software Troubleshooting, Technical Team Leadership

Could you introduce yourself and tell us about you? Your current / recent jobs and employers? Previous companies and jobs? Has over 15 years of professional experience in IT operations, infrastructure management, technical support, and service delivery across various industries, including telecommunications, BPO, logistics, financial services, and technology. In his most recent position, he worked as a Senior IT Service Desk at X Company. Prior to this, he held the position of IT Systems Manager at X Company and IT Operations Manager at X Company. He also previously served as Team Lead for Regional IT Helpdesk and Service Desk Support at X Company, where he supported regional operations across APAC, ANZ, and EMEA. Throughout his career, he has managed technical teams, coordinated with international stakeholders, and overseen IT infrastructure and service  delivery projects. What skill(s) / experience would you self-describe as strongest or specialist in? His key strengths include IT infrastructure management, hardware and software troubleshooting, endpoint deployment, IT asset management, vendor coordination, and IT service delivery. He has led approximately 12–14 IT personnel and managed large-scale deployments involving around 3,000 devices, as well as multiple site builds, office relocations, and infrastructure migration projects. Do you have XXXX (Key Criteria 1)? If so can you tell me more? He mentioned having some exposure to electronic-related concepts and packaging technologies, including PCB tools, Chip Scale Package (CSP), and Dual In-line Package (DIP). He also demonstrated some familiarity with technical production environments and the importance of maintaining reliable and updated production systems. However, his background is primarily in IT infrastructure, operations, and technical service management rather than direct semiconductor engineering. His troubleshooting and process improvement experience mainly involves IT systems and hardware operations.

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Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) SOC Operations Defensive Cybersecurity Splunk Digital Forensics

Question 1: Could you introduce yourself and tell us about you? Your current / recent jobs and employers? Previous companies and jobs? He is a recent cybersecurity graduate (May 2026) with internship experience as a Data Analyst at XXXX. During his internship, he worked on data cleaning, visualization, and dashboard creation using tools such as Excel, Tableau, and Microsoft applications. He has academic project experience in cybersecurity, including incident response systems using machine learning, industrial anomaly detection systems, and honeypot projects. He is currently based in the UAE on a visit visa and is actively seeking full‑time opportunities in cybersecurity or IT, with a preference for roles in the UAE but open to global opportunities including the US and Australia. Question 2: What skill(s) / experience would you self‑describe as strongest or specialist in? He identifies his strongest expertise in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), where he is confident in understanding frameworks, identifying risks, and documenting compliance processes. He is also skilled in defensive cybersecurity, particularly SOC operations. He has trained himself on Splunk through independent projects and continues to update his knowledge in digital forensics and other cybersecurity domains. His strengths include fast learning, adaptability, and combining technical and documentation skills to manage risk frameworks effectively. Question 3: Do you have the lists of key criteria’s according to the clients’ requirements? His achievements include building academic projects with high accuracy rates (96–97% in anomaly detection systems) and receiving recognition from faculty for his work. He is immediately available, based in the UAE, and open to relocation. He is motivated to gain practical industry experience and broaden his career horizon in cybersecurity.

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Front-End, Angular, React, JavaScript, TypeScript, Redux, UI

1. Could you introduce yourself and tell us about you? Your current / recent jobs and employers? Previous companies and jobs? He has about 10 years of experience as a front-end developer, working with React, Angular, HTML, CSS, jQuery, JavaScript, TypeScript, Redux and Redux Toolkit, Tailwind CSS and Bootstrap. He started as a UI developer at XXXX (2014 – 2019) on an enterprise portal, then moved to XXXX (2019 – 2021) to build Angular analytics dashboards for factory performance. He then spent a year at XXXX (2021 – 2022) on banking applications. At XXXX (2022 – 2024) he built a dynamic pricing application for a US retail client using React, Redux Toolkit and RTK Query, with a Node.js and GraphQL BFF layer. At XXXX he builds isolated, reusable React components used across different applications and teams. These are showcased in Storybook and built from Figma designs. They are designed to work on all devices and to meet accessibility needs. He works in two-week sprints and focuses on development.   2. What skill(s) / experience would you self-describe as strongest or specialist in?  His strength is React-based, reusable component architecture for enterprise front ends. At XXXX, the components have to run inside an AEM content management system, so he tests them across many scenarios before release. At XXXX, a pricing API returned far more data than the front end needed. He solved this by adding a BFF layer that filters the data before it reaches the browser, and by loading data on scroll with an observer-based approach to avoid one huge initial load. His CV adds micro-frontend architecture (Webpack and Nx), design systems, performance optimisation, and basic AWS front-end hosting. He has only basic Node.js and backend exposure.  

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Gen AI, LLM, RAG, Python, FastAPI, Docker, GCP

1. Could you introduce yourself and tell us about you? Your current / recent jobs and employers? Previous companies and jobs? She is a junior AI and backend engineer. She holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science from India and did a software internship at XXXX in 2024, working on DevOps automation with Python and MySQL stored procedures in a regulated banking environment. She then moved to Dubai for her master’s in AI (Merit), graduating in November 2025. Since then she has worked as a Graduate AI Engineer at XXXX, where she handles document processing pipelines and LLM and RAG systems. Her main achievement is an intelligent document processing pipeline, which she says involved a lot of research and optimisation. It uses LLM-based classification, structured extraction and schema validation with PostgreSQL storage. It processed about 2,000 documents and cut processing time by 50 – 70% through asyncio and concurrent extraction. She deployed it on GCP Cloud Run with Docker. She also built a geospatial data pipeline and RAG systems over about 3,000 documents using Vertex AI and pgvector, plus an MCP server.     2. What skill(s) / experience would you self-describe as strongest or specialist in?  Her strongest area is LLM-powered applications and document processing pipelines. This includes RAG architectures, vector search, reranking, and extraction accuracy and latency tuning. She is backed by Python backend skills (FastAPI, Flask, Node.js) and cloud deployment (GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD). She also has machine-learning depth from her master’s and a 2025 IEEE publication on surgical instrument detection with YOLOv8. As non-technical strengths, she names clear communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders and thorough documentation of her work.  

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iOS, SwiftUI, MVVM, UIKit, REST, API, CI/CD, Swift

1. Could you introduce yourself and tell us about you? Your current / recent jobs and employers? Previous companies and jobs? He has over 9 years of experience as a native iOS developer, working in both Swift and Objective-C, with Swift UI and UIKit. XXXX has worked in product-based and service-based companies, as an individual contributor and as part of teams. The most recent engagement was at XXXX (Oct 2025 – Apr 2026) on the official XXXX iOS app. The work covered feature development, API integration, enhancements and performance improvements, on a Clean Architecture and MVVM codebase of 1,000+ Swift files. The app serves 100K+ users with a crash-free rate above 99%, and XXXX cut API latency by 30%. Before that, at XXXX (Feb 2024 – May 2025), XXXX led end-to-end development of the XXXX, an IoT app for smart water heaters. It used Bluetooth (Core Bluetooth) to pair with and control devices, with 99% connection stability. At XXXX (Aug 2021 – Sep 2023), XXXX built healthcare features for the XXXX app, including HealthKit integration. Earlier roles covered a wallet application with QR-code payments, healthcare apps and e-commerce. Domains span sports, smart home, fintech, healthcare and wallet apps.   2. What skill(s) / experience would you self-describe as strongest or specialist in?  His strongest area is Swift and SwiftUI with application architecture patterns (MVVM, Clean Architecture), including building apps from scratch and maintaining large existing codebases. XXXX also has IoT and Bluetooth (BLE) experience, which XXXX described as the most challenging type of work. Other strengths are REST API integration, handling API failures and loading states, and debugging production crashes with Firebase Crashlytics. On a large existing codebase, XXXX first studies the application flow and responsible modules, then changes them without affecting existing functionality. The CV adds security skills (Keychain, SSL pinning, OAuth) and CI/CD (GitHub Actions, Fastlane, Jenkins). Soft skills are teamwork, adaptability, problem solving and cross-functional collaboration with backend developers, QA and product teams. XXXX approaches junior developers’ issues by discussing root causes with them before agreeing on a solution.  

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