Owais Shariff
Data ScientistSecurity Researcher
optiv
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Security Researcher
AI is analyzing your overall score…
Identifying your key strengths…
Evaluating your skill match against the job requirements…
Assessing your cultural and operational fit
optiv
Data Scientist
June 20, 2026 – Present
hog-c2
August 30, 2024 – November 12, 2025
A trojan malware executable proof-of-concept that leverages a Notion page via integrations as a C2 server, enabling remote control and persistence on infiltrated systems.
View Projecttryhackme-api
June 8, 2024 – June 10, 2024
Access TryHackMe solutions, writeups, videos and guides with a powerful, easy-to-use API.
View Projectsecrets-scanning-engine
March 17, 2024 – September 6, 2024
A GUI Based tool developed in Rust & Electron for preventing Sensitive Information Leaks
View Projectisc2-sscp-coursera-course
March 13, 2024 – March 17, 2024
This repository contains answers to assignments, quizzes, and peer-graded assignments for the SSCP certification courses offered by (ISC)2 on Coursera.
View Projectceh-v12-notes
December 12, 2023 – September 6, 2024
A Repository to maintain short notes for my CEHv12 attempt. Give this repo a :star: if it's useful to you
View Projectpassword-manager
October 16, 2023 – December 21, 2024
A password manager application and a complete user data leak prevention system developed for users who want to self-host their password managers on their own infrastructures rather than giving the control over to a third party
View Projectfree-gpt-api
September 28, 2023 – December 11, 2023
A Free OpenAI API Project based on Flask & Selenium.
View Projectyeetcode
September 12, 2023 – December 11, 2023
A repository dedicated to providing comprehensive Python solutions for LeetCode problems, specifically designed for complete beginners. If you like this project, don't forget to give it a ⭐.
View Projectspamwarden-api
September 4, 2023 – December 11, 2023
A machine learning-based tool for classifying text as spam or non-spam. Easily integrate this Flask API into your applications for efficient spam filtering. If you like this project, don't forget to give it a ⭐.
View Projectbytewise-builder-hackathon
June 2, 2023 – December 11, 2023
AI-powered Website Builder: Empowering non-coders to effortlessly create stunning websites using GPT 3.5 AI and NodeJS with Express.
View ProjectCultural Fit Analysis
The candidate's project portfolio shows a strong inclination towards personal development and exploration across various technical domains, including cybersecurity, web development, and machine learning. This indicates a self-starter who is passionate about technology. The target role is 'Data Scientist', and while there are relevant projects ('spamwarden-api', 'free-gpt-api'), a significant portion of the projects are security-focused, which might indicate a broader interest than strictly data science. The candidate's current experience lists 'Data Scientist' at Optiv, but with a future start date, suggesting this is a planned role rather than current experience. This broad interest could be a strength for cross-functional teams but also suggests a less focused path towards data science specifically.
Soft Skills & Operational Fit
The candidate's personal projects demonstrate initiative, self-learning, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. The diversity of projects, from security tools to AI-powered applications, suggests adaptability and a willingness to explore different technical domains. However, without specific psychometric test results, a detailed assessment of logical reasoning, work attitude, stress handling, and team collaboration is not possible.