Ahmed Ryan

Hello, I'm Ahmed Ryan.

A PhD student in Computer Science at the University of Alabama, researching software supply chain security and applications of machine learning as a Research Assistant to Dr. Rayhanur Rahman.

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Background

My research focuses on secure software supply chains and CI/CD pipelines. I apply machine learning to detect threats automatically in build environments and analyze malicious indicators in software packages. My academic background is reinforced by software engineering experience at Cefalo, a software development organization, where I built secure web applications for European clients following OWASP standards. On top of that, I refine my cybersecurity skills from CTF (Capture The Flag) platforms, such as TryHackMe, where I am ranked in the top 5% globally and completed over 100 learning rooms. By bridging academic knowledge and industry practices, I research on understanding and enhancing machine learning capabilities in cybersecurity.

Research Interests

Software Supply Chain Security Malware Analysis & Detection Cyber Threat Intelligence Machine Learning in Security

Education