I am a cybersecurity and network engineer with a strong passion for advancing technology and fostering innovation. With a Bachelor's in Computer and Communication Engineering from the American University of Beirut and currently pursuing a Master's in Cybersecurity at the prestigious Institut Polytechnique de Paris, I am driven by my dedication to continuous learning and staying at the forefront of technological advancements. My professional experience includes working at Dar, where I played a key role in managing Cisco switches, automating security processes, and ensuring robust network operations. I have also honed my skills during internships at Exeo and POTECH, where I integrated diverse systems to enhance network security and developed web scraping tools to automate reconnaissance tasks. I am particularly passionate about leveraging technology to build secure and resilient networks. I thrive in environments that encourage collaboration and innovation, constantly seeking to expand my knowledge and contribute to meaningful advancements in the field of cybersecurity. My commitment to education and staying ahead of emerging threats enables me to develop solutions that address both current and future challenges in network and information security.
Apr 2024 - Jul 2024 | Paris, France / Mkalles, Lebanon
Mar 2023 - Aug 2023 | Verdun, Lebanon
Jun 2022 - Dec 2022 | Beirut, Lebanon
Jun 2021 - Aug 2021 | Beirut, Lebanon
Sep 2015 - Jun 2018 | Matn, Lebanon
Master of Computer Science, Cybersecurity | Sep 2023 - Aug 2025
Notable course taken: At Ecole Polytechnique: Modern networking, Network security, Internet protocols, Data Bases, Computer architecture, Computer system security. At Telecom Paris/Sud-Paris: Security oriented programing, Secure protocols, Risk modeling and analysis in complex systems, Embedded systems security, Advanced network filtering architecture, Risk analysis and attack detection, System and application security
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Computer and communication Engineering | Oct 2018 - Dec 2022
Notable courses taken: Software Eng. I & II, Cryptography, Internet Security, Computer Networks, Internetworking Lab, Mobile Networks, Data Centers, Data Structures and Algorithms.
Lebanese Baccalaureate in General Sciences: distinction | Sep 2003 - jun 2018
Ranked 1 in Math, physics, and chemistry
Exchange of symmetric key with asymmetric keys for file transfer. Supports custom certificate exchange signed by custom certificate authority.
Instant results for non-trivial arithmetic computations in Galois Fields reaching GF(2^571).
Carrier name, network types, dBm, SNR, Frequency Band.
View on GitHubShows Carrier name, network types, dBm, SNR, Frequency Band. Made using Java and SQL.
View on GitHubSpecial calculator for PHYS210L AUB course that can calculate scientific rounding, error propagation, efficient statistical way of checking if a number is prime, keep notes, include cheat sheets, and more.
View on GitHubContinously pings google and generate statistics of network status such as packet loss and average ping delay.
View on GitHubDisplay all clients on access point with their utilization and can assigne names to each mac address seen
View on GitHubBritish Council - Nov 2022
CEFR level C1
Fortinet
Security Driven Networking workshop, course completion
Bitdefender - July 2024
Certified sales specialist
Certified MSP technical specialist
Certified technical solutions professional
American University of Beirut
Placed multiple times on the Dean’s Honor List
Personal Email: peterfarah2000@hotmail.com
AUB Email: psf04@mail.aub.edu
Ecole Polytechnique Email: peter.farah@polytechnique.edu
LinkedIn: My linkdin
GitHub: My Github