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MAHMOUD ("MICHAEL") KURDI

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

CompTIA Security+ certified professional with more than eight years in federally regulated, security-cleared environments, enforcing FAA, OSHA, IATA, and CBP compliance. Obtained a B.S. in Information Technology from Southern New Hampshire University (2025). Experienced in incident response, access control, vulnerability assessment, and building Python-based security detection tools. Targeting SOC Analyst and Cybersecurity Analyst roles.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Security & Analysis: Threat Detection · Incident Response · Log Analysis · Vulnerability Management · SIEM · IDS/IPS · Malware Analysis · Risk Assessment · RBAC · Endpoint Security · Network Security · Firewall Configuration
Tools & Tech: Python · scikit-learn · pandas · NumPy · Wireshark · Cisco Packet Tracer · Active Directory · React · Flask · SQLite · Machine Learning · Prompt Engineering
Cloud & Compliance: Cloud Security Fundamentals · FAA · OSHA · IATA · CBP Protocols · Security Clearance Procedures · Audit Documentation

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

B.S., Information Technology — Cybersecurity Concentration December 2025
Southern New Hampshire University · Summa Cum Laude · 3.96 GPA · President's List (8 terms) · Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society
Certifications: CompTIA Security+ ce (2025) · Security Clearance & CBP Badge Endorsement (2015–2023)

TECHNICAL PROJECTS

Phishing Email ML Classifier · Python · scikit-learn · Random Forest · github.com/KM-it-ops/phishing-email-classifier
  • Engineered 207 features via TF-IDF vectorization and custom regex pattern matching; achieved 99.68% F1 score validated with 5-fold cross-validation.
  • Implemented feature importance analysis to surface highest-signal phishing indicators with real-time classification demo.
Security Log Anomaly Detection System · Python · pandas · NumPy · github.com/KM-it-ops/security-log-anomaly-detection
  • Built rule-based + statistical detection engine flagging 6 SOC threat categories: brute force, port scans, off-hours access, unknown IPs, privilege escalation, and volume spikes (Z-score).
  • Achieved 100% detection rate across all injected threat scenarios; alert output structured for SOC triage workflows.
StockPath Navigator — AI System · Python · React · Prompt Engineering · github.com/KM-it-ops/StockPath-Navigator
  • Deployed 17 prompt engineering techniques (Chain-of-Thought, ReAct) with React dashboard for real-time data processing and behavioral adaptation protocols.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Aviation Security Operations Crew Chief · American Airlines · Charlotte, NC 2015 – 2023

Held security clearance and CBP badge endorsement managing daily security operations for international wide-body aircraft under FAA, OSHA, IATA, and CBP compliance.

  • Led incident response and recurrent security training — reduced critical response times by 30% via improved communication procedures.
  • Developed seven training programs that cut operational errors and lowered safety incidents by 15%; maintained federal aviation compliance across all operations.
  • Supervised crew operations and security system access controls, succeeding in a 20% improvement in operational efficiency.
Courier & Logistics Specialist · USPS · Kannapolis, NC 2024 – 2025
  • Conducted systematic 26-point safety and security inspections; maintained detailed compliance documentation for operational audits.
Delivery Associate · Fossa Logistics LLC (Amazon DSP) · Charlotte, NC 2025 – Present
  • Monitored real-time tracking systems to resolve service issues proactively; maintained compliance records for operational reporting.