Aaron Amran
Kuching, Sarawak · Malaysia ·
aaronamranba@gmail.com
Endless journey of exploring code, circuits, networks, exploits — a result of insatiable curiosity (and imposter syndrome).
Projects
Homelab Projects = Building + Connecting + Breaking +
Troubleshooting + Understanding
Experience
ICT Technician
Ori Pasti Ori (Kuching) Sdn Bhd • Full time (On-site - Kuching,
Sarawak)
- Resolved over 300 technical issues on-site and remotely by installing new products and troubleshooting PCs, laptops, multifunctional printers, projector screens, and enterprise software.
- Diagnosed LAN connectivity issues, deployed 3 Synology NAS systems for secure backup and data security and installed UPS to minimise server and operational downtime.
- Verified ICT product specifications for 10 tenders, ensuring technical accuracy for competitive bid submissions.
May 2024 - Present
Software Engineer
Startup (NDA Signed) • Freelance (Remote - Malaysia)
- Prototyped a mobile app MVP with seven core features using no-code tools (FlutterFlow) and a Supabase cloud database, then transitioned to full-stack development with React Native and Google Cloud Platform.
- Conducted functional and UI/UX testing to ensure quality user experience.
- Contributed as backend developer for testing APIs with Postman to ensure secure data exchange.
March 2024 - Present
Internships
Remote Cybersecurity Intern
Mossé Cybersecurity Institute • Part time (Remote - Australia)
- Performed vulnerability assessments, used Metasploit to exploit MS17-010 and Mimikatz to escalate privileges.
- Automated tasks by developing PowerShell scripts for Windows services, registry edits and improved security.
- Tested PHP web applications to identify vulnerabilities like web shells and XSS filter bypass, and implemented strong password policies, CSRF protection, brute-force prevention and clickjacking prevention.
- Created YARA rules for malware detection and conducted threat hunting across multiple machines.
September 2024 - December 2024
Electronics Engineer
CEM Tuning Unternehmen • Full time (On-site - Brandenburg,
Germany)
- Optimised and tested EEPROM and Flash memory files, successfully cloning and testing over 60 electronic control units (ECUs) for Audi, BMW, Renault, Škoda, and Volkswagen vehicles.
- Performed soldering on SMD, processor, and memory chips using contact, hot-air, and infrared methods and manufactured wire harness and loop for ECU test benches.
August 2019 - November 2019
Certifications
INE Security
MCSI (Mossé Cybersecurity Institute)
CompTIA (Computing Technology Industry Association)
Microsoft
CyberWarFare Labs
OPSWAT Academy
Level Effect
Databricks
Coursera
Education
Master of Engineering (Energy Efficiency in Technical Systems)
Technische Hochschule Brandenburg, Germany
Thesis title:
Further Development of a JavaScript Library for Interactive
Moodle Exercises in Engineering Subjects
Specialisation: Electrical and Information Systems
Gesamtnote: 1,7
May 2021 - November 2023
Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Information Systems)
Technische Hochschule Brandenburg, Germany
Thesis title:
Implementation of Sensor Fusion in Acoustic Source
Localisation
Gesamtnote: 2,2
October 2017 - April 2021
Skills
Cybersecurity
Google Dorking
Nmap
OpenVAS
Metasploit
Burp Suite
Mimikatz
Wireshark
YARA
Software Development
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
XML
PHP
SQL
Python
Java
C++
Lua
IT & Cloud Computing
AWS
Azure
PowerShell
Bash Scripting
Git
Docker
VirtualBox
VMWare
MSSQL
XAMPP
Mathematics
Algebra
Number Theory
Set Theory
Differential Calculus
Integral Calculus
Trigonometry
Statistics & Probability
Combinatorics
Mathematical Logic
Activities
Conference Presenter
4th International JSXGraph Conference 2023 in Germany
Presented alongside Prof. Dr. -Ing. Martin Kraska on the topic: "MecLib: A library of objects for dynamic and interactive sketches of mechanical systems. Recent developments."
October 2023
Assistant Translator
Special Olympics World Games Host Town Program
Volunteered as student assistant with Lebenshilfe Brandenburg -
Postdam e.V. for the Host Town Program (13.06.2023 to
15.06.2023) in Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany before the
Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023.
- Introduced Malaysia as a country and its culture to the German event organisers during meeting preparations for the purpose of hospitability.
- Translated German to English / Bahasa Melayu and vice-versa in real-time during the event.
- Helped out during the event where needed.
June 2023
Design Credits: This website’s design is adapted from a combination of the Start Bootstrap Resume theme and Lyeos Maouli’s CrewLink Borgne on CodePen. I have modified and merged these designs to create a unique layout for my portfolio.