Hi, I'm Sami Sheikh 👋

Cyber Security Specialist and Entrepreneur. I love building things and helping people.

S.S

About

I am a final year computer science student at UOW specialising in Cyber Security and Digital Systems Security. I was also an ex co-founder of MailShield AI.

Work Experience

MailShield AI

Jun 2024 - Mar 2025

Chief Information Security Officer

Oversaw security strategy and governance for MailShield AI's advanced email threat protection (phishing, malware, BEC). Ensured GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC 2 compliance, led real-time threat detection for millions of emails, and championed ongoing AI/ML enhancements.

Eager Trading LLC

Jun 2022 - Jul 2023

IT Systems Administrator

Implemented enterprise-grade data encryption and access control protocols, reducing unauthorized access by 25%. Developed a comprehensive incident response plan that improved recovery time by 40% and maintained over 99% network uptime through proactive monitoring and system maintenance.

Eager Building Contracting LLC

Jun 2021 - Jun 2022

Network and Security Administrator

Configured firewall rules and VPN access policies to secure LAN/WAN infrastructure. Resolved network and hardware issues, applied regular security patches, and supported internal teams with basic troubleshooting and cybersecurity best practices.

Education

University of Wollongong

Bachelor of Computer Science - Cyber Security and Digital Systems Security

University of Wollongong - Dubai

Bachelor of Computer Science - Cyber Security

Winchester School, Jebel Ali

IGCSE, AS, A levels and BTEC Business

Skills

React

Next.js

Typescript

Node.js

Python

Go

SurrealDB

Docker

Kubernetes

Java

C++

My Projects

Check out my latest work

I've worked on a couple of projects, from simple websites to security proof-of-concepts.

Secure Communication App

August 2024

Developed a secure communication protocol between two parties: Alice and Bob using UDP in C++.

C++

Gym Website

June 2023

Developed a gym website using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript as part of a group project for CSIT128.

CSS

HTML

JavaScript

node.js

File System with Authentication and Access Control Model

November 2024

Implemented a secure file system with user authentication, access control and file operations. Utilised Bell-LaPadula model for access control to ensure data confidentaility based on user clearance levels.

C++

Linux

Unix

Contact

Get in Touch

Want to chat? Just shoot me an email and I'll respond whenever I can.