CS & Cyber Security student blending secure system architecture with high-end frontend development. Passionate about pre

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<h3>About the Developer</h3><p>Mahad Shah is a dedicated student at the University of Science and Technology Peshawar (UET), pursuing a mission to master Cybersecurity and software development. Currently excelling in Computer Science with a strong focus on digital defense. Mahad's journey into technology started with curiosity about how digital systems work and evolved into a mission to protect them. He has hands-on experience with C, Java, web development, and a growing expertise in cybersecurity fundamentals. Every project he builds is a step toward his goal of becoming a world-class Cybersecurity expert, protecting digital systems globally.</p><h3>Skills &amp; Timeline</h3><ul><li><strong>2022:</strong> Started C Programming - Began the coding journey learning memory management, pointers, and algorithmic thinking.</li><li><strong>2023:</strong> Built First Web Pages - Ventured into HTML/CSS, discovering the power of visual communication through code.</li><li><strong>2024:</strong> Cybersecurity Studies &amp; Java - Enrolled at the University of Science and Technology Peshawar (UET). Explored network security, encryption, and Java OOP concepts.</li><li><strong>2025:</strong> Full-Stack Development - Leveled up with JavaScript, React, MySQL, and building production-quality projects.</li><li><strong>2026:</strong> Mastering Next.js &amp; Security - Building cinematic UIs, CTF challenges, and advanced security tooling.</li></ul><h3>Technical Skills</h3><ul><li><strong>Languages:</strong> C Programming, Java, Python</li><li><strong>Web Development:</strong> HTML / CSS, JavaScript, React / Next.js</li><li><strong>Security &amp; Data:</strong> Cybersecurity, SQL</li><li><strong>Tools:</strong> Git / GitHub, Linux</li></ul><h3>Featured Projects</h3><ul><li><strong>Web Portfolio Website:</strong> Cinematic personal portfolio with custom sound design, GSAP 3D animations, Prisma + MySQL backend, and a full admin CMS with JWT authentication. (Technologies: Next.js, React, Prisma, MySQL)</li><li><strong>Security Auditor:</strong> Automated network security auditing tool with multi-threaded port scanning, service banner detection, CVE matching, and OWASP-aligned HTML reports. (Technologies: Python, Socket, Threading, HTML)</li><li><strong>E-Commerce Platform:</strong> Full-stack e-commerce platform with JWT auth, shopping cart, Stripe payment integration, product management, and a complete admin dashboard. (Technologies: React, Node.js, Express, MongoDB)</li><li><strong>Encryption Tool:</strong> JavaFX desktop application for AES-256 GCM and RSA-2048 encryption/decryption with key generation and a dark-themed GUI. (Technologies: Java 17, JavaFX, Maven, Crypto API)</li><li><strong>Web Vulnerability Scanner:</strong> Python-based web vulnerability scanner that detects XSS (8+ payloads), SQL injection (error-based), and missing CSRF tokens, with a Flask dashboard and Docker support. (Technologies: Python, Flask, SQLite, Docker)</li><li><strong>Mobile Security App:</strong> Cross-platform React Native app with AES-256 encrypted vault, secure notes, device security scanning, and biometric PIN lock protection. (Technologies: React Native, Expo, CryptoJS, AsyncStorage)</li></ul><h3>Credentials &amp; Courses</h3><ul><li><strong>Google Cybersecurity Professional:</strong> In Progress (Google / Coursera) - Foundations of cybersecurity, network security, incident response, and security operations.</li><li><strong>Introduction to Cybersecurity:</strong> 2025 (Cisco Networking Academy) - Core security concepts, threat landscape, cryptography fundamentals, and security best practices.</li><li><strong>Programming in C:</strong> 2023 (Sololearn / University Coursework) - Structured programming, memory management, data structures, and algorithm design in C.</li><li><strong>Web Development Fundamentals:</strong> 2023 (Self-Paced / Online) - HTML5, CSS3, responsive design, JavaScript ES6+, and modern web standards.</li><li><strong>Java Programming:</strong> 2024 (University Coursework) - Object-oriented programming, Java collections, multithreading, and GUI development.</li><li><strong>SQL &amp; Database Design:</strong> 2024 (Self-Paced / Online) - Relational database design, complex queries, normalization, and MySQL administration.</li></ul>