Affan ShaikhStudent studying cybersecurity

LocationOshawa, Ontario

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About

I'm Affan, a cybersecurity student who learns best by building.

LocationOshawa, Ontario
EducationOntario Tech University
Graduation2028
Current focusNetworks and cybersecurity

A little context

I'm a student studying cybersecurity at Ontario Tech University, graduating in 2028. My work moves between configuring networks, understanding security controls, and building software that solves clear problems.

I learn best by building. A lab teaches me why a route fails. A small application makes access control concrete. Each project gives me a new system to understand and improve.

I co-founded SSIK with my Ontario Tech classmate Ghayas Sher. We share its consulting, security, privacy, and stakeholder responsibilities. I independently built its public website and private SSIK Intelligence V1 platform. I also handle Google Workspace and website hosting for a developing nonprofit while preparing for the CompTIA Security+ certification.

Skills and tools

Still learning
01

Networks

IPv4/IPv6, VLANs, trunking, DHCP, DNS, NAT, STP, OSPF, EIGRP

02

Security

Threat analysis, hardening, access control, firewalls, IDS/IPS, incident response

03

Development

Python, TypeScript, JavaScript, React, Next.js, Node.js, REST APIs

04

Tools

Linux, Windows Server, Wireshark, Packet Tracer, SecureCRT, Git, Cloudflare

Outside school

Interests

Badminton, photography, 3D printing, long stories, and an increasingly ambitious home lab.

There's more to me than school and projects.

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Experience

Past & present

Ontario Tech University

Bachelor of Information Technology

Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) in Networking and IT Security, graduating in 2028. Studying network architecture, systems, programming, and security fundamentals.

SSIK IT Consulting & Solutions · Ontario

Co-Founder and Website Developer

Co-founded SSIK with Ontario Tech classmate Ghayas Sher. We share consulting, security assessment, privacy research, and stakeholder responsibilities. I independently built the public website and a private, local-first internal research platform verified by 79 automated tests.

Archtech · Oshawa, ON

Technical Operations and Hosting

Set up Google Workspace, coordinate the website team, and manage hosting and deployment for a developing nonprofit.

Winners · Oshawa, ON

Sales Associate

Support customers, process transactions accurately, maintain displays, and coordinate with the team during high-traffic periods.

Al Arqam Islamic Centre

Summer Day Camp Counsellor

Led activities, managed groups, communicated with families, and supported logistics for more than 100 attendees.

COMMUNITY

430 hours spent helping people gather, learn, and participate.

400 hours supporting registration, guest service, crowd flow, setup, and attendee needs at Al Arqam Islamic Centre.

30 hours coordinating logistics, setup, front-line support, and flow control for a YCC519 community event.

OPEN TO CO-OP OPPORTUNITIES

Let's build something useful.

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