Hi, I'm Sami Sheikh 👋

Led security strategy for AI email platform during capstone-to-startup transition, focusing on compliance and threat mitigation.

• Researched and mapped SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and GDPR to product requirements
• Co-designed security controls mitigating phishing and BEC risks across email flows
• Integrated secure coding practices, code review checks, and vuln assessment into SDLC
• Drafted security requirements and compliance documentation for production readiness

Managed enterprise IT infrastructure and security operations, ensuring 99%+ uptime through proactive monitoring and incident response.

• Administered Google Workspace; enforced least-privilege access and SSO policies
• Implemented network encryption and granular ACLs for core systems and data
• Maintained security baselines: data encryption, password policies, device hygiene
• Coordinated vendors and handled incident response for on-site and remote issues
• Performed internal audits and recommended security hardening actions

Established network security foundation and infrastructure management, reducing system vulnerabilities through systematic hardening and monitoring.

• Configured firewall, IDS/IPS rules, and VPN for secure remote access
• Hardened systems; applied regular security patches and firmware updates
• Monitored LAN/WAN health; reduced downtime via proactive maintenance
• Managed website hosting and cloud service deployments
• Authored security/vulnerability reports and remediation guidance