About the Developer

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.

Skills & Timeline

• 2022: Started C Programming - Began the coding journey learning memory management, pointers, and algorithmic thinking.
• 2023: Built First Web Pages - Ventured into HTML/CSS, discovering the power of visual communication through code.
• 2024: Cybersecurity Studies & Java - Enrolled at the University of Science and Technology Peshawar (UET). Explored network security, encryption, and Java OOP concepts.
• 2025: Full-Stack Development - Leveled up with JavaScript, React, MySQL, and building production-quality projects.
• 2026: Mastering Next.js & Security - Building cinematic UIs, CTF challenges, and advanced security tooling.

Technical Skills

• Languages: C Programming, Java, Python
• Web Development: HTML / CSS, JavaScript, React / Next.js
• Security & Data: Cybersecurity, SQL
• Tools: Git / GitHub, Linux

Featured Projects

• Web Portfolio Website: 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)
• Security Auditor: 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)
• E-Commerce Platform: 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)
• Encryption Tool: 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)
• Web Vulnerability Scanner: 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)
• Mobile Security App: 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)

Credentials & Courses

• Google Cybersecurity Professional: In Progress (Google / Coursera) - Foundations of cybersecurity, network security, incident response, and security operations.
• Introduction to Cybersecurity: 2025 (Cisco Networking Academy) - Core security concepts, threat landscape, cryptography fundamentals, and security best practices.
• Programming in C: 2023 (Sololearn / University Coursework) - Structured programming, memory management, data structures, and algorithm design in C.
• Web Development Fundamentals: 2023 (Self-Paced / Online) - HTML5, CSS3, responsive design, JavaScript ES6+, and modern web standards.
• Java Programming: 2024 (University Coursework) - Object-oriented programming, Java collections, multithreading, and GUI development.
• SQL & Database Design: 2024 (Self-Paced / Online) - Relational database design, complex queries, normalization, and MySQL administration.