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Omar Farabee

Owings Mills

Summary

Motivated Computer Science student with hands-on experience in cryptography, cybersecurity, and software development. Skilled in Python, Elixir, C, and HTML, with practical knowledge of penetration testing, network enumeration, and secure coding practices. Dedicated to leveraging technical expertise and soft skills to contribute effectively in technology-driven environments.

Practical experience in cybersecurity gained through simulated environments, focusing on vulnerability assessment and exploitation techniques. Responsibilities included performing reconnaissance, enumeration, and exploitation using tools such as Nmap, Gobuster, Hydra, and John the Ripper. Managed user accounts and performed password resets in a Microsoft 365 test environment, ensuring data security and compliance with company policies. Skills include proficiency in Python, Elixir, HTML, C#, C++, Linux, and various cybersecurity tools.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Cybersecurity & Penetration Testing

Self-initiated Projects & TryHackMe Labs
06.2025 - Current
  • Gained practical experience in cybersecurity through simulated environments, focusing on vulnerability assessment and exploitation techniques.
  • Performed reconnaissance, enumeration, and exploitation using tools like Nmap, Gobuster, Hydra, and John the Ripper.
  • Documented security vulnerabilities and recommended remediation strategies.
  • Set up Kali Linux virtual labs on macOS using UTM for ethical hacking and security testing exercises.
  • Utilized TryHackMe labs to gain hands-on experience with various cybersecurity tools, increasing practical knowledge and skill application.

Microsoft 365

Self-initiated
02.2026 - 02.2026
  • Managed user accounts and performed password resets in Microsoft 365 test environment.Creating users
    Resetting passwords
    Assigning licenses
    Creating shared mailboxes
    Managing groups
  • Managed user permissions and access controls within Microsoft 365, ensuring data security and compliance with company policies.

Windows 11 troubleshooting

Self-initiated
02.2026 - 02.2026
  • Troubleshot Windows 11 workstation configuration issues including network connectivity, driver installation, and user account permissions.Driver installation
    Printer mapping
    IP config (ipconfig)
    DNS flush (ipconfig /flushdns)
    Network troubleshooting
    Adding users to local groups
  • Utilized troubleshooting tools to identify and rectify hardware conflicts, improving system performance and reliability.

Cryptography Projects

Academic Coursework
01.2025 - 05.2025
  • Developed classical and symmetric encryption algorithms as part of coursework to understand cryptographic principles.
  • Implemented XOR cipher for text encryption/decryption in Python.
  • Created Vigenère cipher program to encode and decode messages, demonstrating polyalphabetic encryption techniques.

Programming & Development Projects

Academic Coursework & Personal Initiatives
01.2025 - 05.2025
  • Built containerized applications and web-based tools to enhance programming skills and understanding of modern development practices.
  • Containerized a Python 'Hello World' application using Docker for portable execution.
  • Developed an Elixir program to parse HTML tables and export data to CSV, fully containerized with Docker.
  • Built a multi-URL HTML table extractor in Elixir, comparing sequential and multithreaded performance.
  • Created a WebAssembly module in C to interact with HTML/JavaScript frontend for dynamic user input processing.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Morgan State University
East ColdSpring Lane, MD

Skills

  • Python
  • Elixir
  • HTML
  • C#
  • C
  • Linux
  • Zsh
  • Unity
  • Hydra
  • Gobuster
  • Nmap
  • Wireshark
  • Docker
  • Vulnerability assessment
  • Security documentation
  • Windows 11 troubleshooting

Affiliations

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Accomplishments

  • Developed encryption and decryption scripts using XOR and Vigenère ciphers in Python.
  • Conducted simulated penetration testing, including reconnaissance, exploitation, and privilege escalation, on TryHackMe.
  • Created portable cybersecurity labs with Kali Linux virtual machines for ethical hacking practice.

Timeline

Microsoft 365

Self-initiated
02.2026 - 02.2026

Windows 11 troubleshooting

Self-initiated
02.2026 - 02.2026

Cybersecurity & Penetration Testing

Self-initiated Projects & TryHackMe Labs
06.2025 - Current

Cryptography Projects

Academic Coursework
01.2025 - 05.2025

Programming & Development Projects

Academic Coursework & Personal Initiatives
01.2025 - 05.2025

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Morgan State University
Omar Farabee