Available for Cybersecurity Consulting, System Administration & Web Development

Syed Muhammad
Waqar ul Hassan

Computer Engineer • Cybersecurity Consultant • System Administrator • Web Developer

Building secure systems, resilient server infrastructure, and high-conversion digital platforms backed by 7+ years of international experience and postgraduate security research at the University of Skövde, Sweden.

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Syed Muhammad Waqar ul Hassan - Computer Engineer & Cybersecurity Consultant
Fiverr Top Rated Seller

2,500+ Orders Delivered | 1,500+ 5★ Reviews

PEC Registered Engineer

Reg. No. COMP/19406 (Pakistan Eng. Council)

Top Rated Seller

Fiverr Tier Top Rated Seller since May 2021

50% Merit Scholar

University of Skövde MSc Programme, Sweden

30+ Countries Served

Clients across USA, UK, Sweden, Germany, Australia, Asia & Middle East

Background & Authority

Integrating Engineering Rigor with Enterprise Security & Research

I am a Computer Engineer holding a Master of Science (120 ECTS) in Informatics with a specialization in Privacy, Information Security, and Cyber Security from the University of Skövde, Sweden, and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from the University of Engineering and Technology Taxila, Pakistan.

For more than 7 years, I have maintained a dual career: delivering high-stakes systems administration, network integration, and web application hardening for international enterprises, while conducting empirical research into information security management and resilient systems.

Whether optimizing high-capacity VPS servers, eliminating complex malware threats, or architecting secure web platforms, I deliver reliable, high-uptime digital solutions built on mathematical, engineering, and security fundamentals.

Systems & Networks

Expertise in Linux & Windows server administration, VPS management (64GB RAM/34-core scale), DNS & LiteSpeed.

Cybersecurity

Over 20+ complete malware removal engagements, website hardening, incident forensics & security audits.

Full-Stack Web

Engineering custom PHP, Node.js, and WordPress environments for MSPs and e-commerce platforms.

Applied Research

Master's thesis on fintech security leadership competencies (DiVA indexed) and resilient AI safety.

Syed Muhammad Waqar ul Hassan Office Workspace

Core Value Proposition

1

End-to-End Systems Ownership

From server provision and firewall rules to front-end responsiveness and database queries.

2

Zero-Downtime Hardening

Proactive security posture without sacrificing site performance or business operations.

3

Proven Client Trust

Nearly 2,500 completed client engagements with 1,500+ unblemished 5-star ratings.

PEC Registration Number COMP/19406
Verified Engineer
Career History

7+ Years of International Work Experience

Sustained concurrently alongside postgraduate academic study without career gaps.

Dec 2020 – Present Pakistan (Full-Time, Hybrid)

Cybersecurity Consultant & System Administrator

iFinity Hub IT Solutions

  • Administer multi-node server and network infrastructure; plan and execute end-to-end IT projects for enterprise clients.
  • Perform emergency malware removal, compromised file cleanups, and proactive security-hardening for 20+ enterprise clients.
  • Configure firewalls, intrusion detection, SSL certificates, and secure cloud backups.
Linux Admin Malware Removal Server Hardening Network Integration
Dec 2024 – Present USA (Contract, Remote)

Website Director & Security Advisor

Profound Sanctum, LLC

  • Develop and maintain the company's multi-site web portfolio utilizing PHP, Node.js, and WordPress.
  • Administer a high-capacity VPS server equipped with 64 GB RAM and 34-core CPU, maintaining zero downtime and top performance.
  • Oversee overall operational security, server updates, e-commerce transactions, and database optimizations.
VPS 64GB/34-Core PHP / Node.js E-Commerce Security
Jan 2018 – Present Global Remote

Top Rated Seller & Infrastructure Specialist

Fiverr Platform

  • Completed nearly 2,500 individual client orders with over 1,500 five-star verified reviews.
  • Maintained Top Rated Seller status continuously since May 2021.
  • Services delivered: WordPress troubleshooting, server recovery, cybersecurity, hosting migrations, and custom scripting.
Top Rated Tier 2,500+ Orders 1,500+ Reviews
Sep 2020 – Present USA (Contract, Remote)

Website Developer

Matrix MSP, LLC

  • Serve as the dedicated remote web development team for a leading US Managed Service Provider (MSP).
  • Maintain 4 primary client web systems on an ongoing retainer, building custom feature extensions and responsive interfaces.
MSP Web Dev Retainer Support UI/UX Tuning
Mar 2021 – Jul 2023 Germany (Contract, Remote)

Website Security & Web Developer

INNODEX

  • Delivered website security audits, code optimization, and web development for a Germany-based tech company.
  • Collaborated seamlessly across European time zones, maintaining high availability and rapid response.
German Market Security Audits
Jul 2023 – Jun 2025 USA (Contract, Remote)

System Administrator & Web Developer

The Bruman Group, PLLC

  • Managed website events, publications architecture, and legal firm web portal updates.
  • Configured secure marketing email templates, SPF/DKIM/DMARC authentication, and server-side mail deliverability.
Email Infrastructure Portal Admin
Core Services

Technical Offerings & Solutions

Tailored for businesses needing high availability, rock-solid security, and optimal server performance.

System & Server Administration

Complete installation, configuration, and monitoring of Linux and Windows dedicated and VPS server environments.

  • cPanel / WHM, AlmaLinux, Ubuntu, CentOS
  • AWS Cloud, LiteSpeed Enterprise, Nginx, Apache
  • Resource allocation & performance tuning
Request Administration

Cybersecurity & Malware Removal

Emergency threat elimination, backdoor cleanup, virus eradication, and comprehensive site security hardening.

  • Immediate 100% malicious payload removal
  • Web Application Firewall (WAF) integration
  • Vulnerability patching & blacklist removal
Get Security Support

DNS, Hosting & Mail Deliverability

Full DNS zone management, email server authentication setup, and high-capacity mail deliverability repair.

  • SPF, DKIM, DMARC, and MX record alignment
  • Zero-downtime server and hosting migrations
  • Spam blacklisting prevention & IP reputation
Fix DNS / Mail Server

Web Development & Optimization

Custom web application engineering using clean PHP, Node.js, MySQL, and specialized WordPress systems.

  • High-conversion, mobile-responsive frontend
  • Database query optimization & caching
  • Custom API integration & custom plugins
Build Web App

Security Audits & Forensics

Rigorous penetration testing, incident response investigation, and information security management compliance.

  • Digital forensics & root-cause breach analysis
  • Log analysis & anomaly detection
  • Executive security audit report delivery
Request Security Audit

Urgent Troubleshooting & Retainers

24/7 technical emergency response for crashing servers, broken databases, or offline corporate portals.

  • Rapid emergency response SLA
  • Monthly proactive maintenance retainers
  • Direct engineer-level communication
Hire Emergency Tech
Capabilities

Technical Expertise & Tooling

Structured skills verified across commercial infrastructure and academic research.

Server Administration

Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS, AlmaLinux) Windows Server cPanel / WHM AWS Cloud VPS (64GB/34-Core)

Networking & Protocols

TCP/IP Protocol Suite Routing & Switching DNS Architecture SPF / DKIM / DMARC Firewalls & VPNs

Cybersecurity Operations

Website Hardening Malware Eradication Network Security Ops WAF Configuration Vulnerability Assessments

Forensics & Cryptography

Digital Forensics (DFIR) Applied Cryptography Incident Response InfoSec Management

Programming Languages

Python (Applied ML) PHP C / C++ Java SQL / MySQL JavaScript (ES6+)

Web Tech & Stack

Node.js WordPress Customization LiteSpeed Enterprise Apache & Nginx HTML5 / CSS3

Research Methodology

Mixed-Methods Design Semi-Structured Interviews Thematic Analysis (Braun & Clarke) Survey Engineering

Academic Writing & Policy

Literature Synthesis Academic Publishing Security Governance DiVA Repository Indexing
Academic Credentials

Postgraduate & Engineering Qualifications

Rigorous academic background taught and examined in English.

EQF Level 7 • 120 ECTS

MSc in Informatics — Privacy, Information Security & Cyber Security

University of Skövde, Sweden

Aug 2022 – Jun 2024 | Conferred 26 June 2024

Awarded the competitive 50% Merit Scholarship covering full tuition fees for the entire programme.

Coursework: Network Security Operations, Cyber Security for IoT & Critical Infrastructures, Digital Forensics for Incident Response, Practical Cryptology, Privacy, Information Security Management.

Master's Thesis (30 ECTS)

“Critical Competencies Required by Cybersecurity Leaders in Small Fintech Companies”

Mixed-methods study (15 participants, 11 companies). Supervised by Martin Lundgren, examined by Marcus Nohlberg.
View DiVA Publication Record ↗

Erasmus+ Security Awareness (3 ECTS)

St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences, Austria (Feb–Apr 2023). Multinational cohort from Austria, Sweden, Netherlands, and Belgium.

CGPA 3.40 / 4.00

BSc in Computer Engineering

University of Engineering & Technology (UET) Taxila, Pakistan

Nov 2016 – Aug 2020 | Single Attempt Completion

Graded coursework directly relevant to engineering systems:

✔ Artificial Intelligence (Grade A)
✔ Robotics (Grade A)
✔ Digital System Design (Grade A)
✔ Database Management (Grade A)
✔ Wireless Networks (Grade A)
✔ System Programming (Grade A)
Bachelor's Capstone Project (Grade A)

“Emotion Recognition in Response to Olfaction Enhanced Multimedia”

Leadership: Head of Media Team, Taxilian Robotics and Automation Club (TRAC) — Organized university-wide robotics competitions and technical workshops.
Academic Direction

Cybersecurity & Applied AI Research

Investigating autonomous system resilience, embodied AI security, and critical infrastructure protection.

Cybersecurity of Embodied AI & Resilient Systems

Investigating how physical embodiment, self-awareness, and dynamic reconfiguration enable AI-driven systems and autonomous robots to withstand network attacks and operate reliably under operational constraints.

Embodied AI & Autonomous Vulnerability: Self-aware security, threat modeling, and dynamic vulnerability assessment in physical AI systems.
Adversarial Robustness & Machine Learning: Resilience of AI/ML-driven decision-making pipelines against adversarial inputs and attacks.
IoT & Critical Infrastructure Protection: Securing cyber-physical networks, digital twin platforms, and industrial control infrastructure.

Research Pillars

  • Master's Research: Fintech security leadership competencies (DiVA indexed).
  • Empirical Methods: Mixed-methods, semi-structured interviews, thematic analysis (Braun & Clarke).
  • Forensics & Incident Response: Root-cause breach analysis and threat mitigation.
Qualifications

Professional Certifications

Verified technical certifications across networking, machine learning, and enterprise governance.

Huawei HCIA Routing & Switching

Huawei Enterprise Certification
Networking Track

Applied Machine Learning in Python

University of Michigan via Coursera
Issued 2020

Building Web Applications in PHP

University of Michigan via Coursera
Issued 2020

Introduction to Structured Query Language (SQL)

University of Michigan via Coursera
Issued 2020

Java for Android Development

Vanderbilt University via Coursera
Issued 2020

IS/IT Governance & Enterprise Systems

University of Minnesota via Coursera
Issued 2020

Microsoft Office Specialist

Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint 2016)
Issued 2018
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Have a Project or Enterprise Infrastructure Need?

Whether you require server administration, emergency malware removal, security consulting, or web development, reach out directly for a fast response.

[email protected] ↗
linkedin.com/in/waqar-hassan-syed ↗
+92 306 1605321 ↗
Gujranwala, Pakistan (Remote Worldwide)

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