Curriculum Vitae
Md Shamsul Arafin
Web developer with 6+ years of experience, transitioning into cybersecurity. BSc Computer Science · Based in Dresden · Full EU work authorization (eAT, valid until 2028).
At a glance
Location
Dresden, Germany
Work permit
3-year EU residence permit · valid until 10/2028 · no sponsorship needed
Experience
6+ years professional web development · operations leadership
Education
BSc Computer Science (CGPA 3.84/4.00) — Green University of Bangladesh
Currently studying
CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) · TryHackMe SOC L1 · LetsDefend
Available from
July 2026 (full-time, Dresden / remote / hybrid)
Languages
English (B2) · Bengali (native) · Polish (B1) · German (A1, learning)
Driving
Categories A & B
Open to
Roles I'm seeking
Cybersecurity entry roles where my engineering background translates directly:
- SOC Analyst (Tier 1 / Junior) — primary target after Security+
- IT Security Analyst
- Junior Cybersecurity Engineer
- GRC Analyst — for governance/compliance-heavy organisations
Or back-end roles where I bring 6+ years of production experience:
- Web Developer / WordPress Developer
- PHP / Full-Stack Developer
- E-commerce / WooCommerce specialist
Stack
What I work with
CURRENTLY LEARNING (CYBERSECURITY)
CompTIA Security+ SIEM / Splunk TryHackMe SOC L1 LetsDefend.io MITRE ATT&CK Wireshark Nmap Burp Suite Network Security Incident Response
PROFESSIONAL TOOLBOX (6+ YEARS)
PHP WordPress WooCommerce JavaScript Python MySQL HTML5 · CSS3 Linux (Ubuntu) Git · GitHub REST APIs Responsive Design SEO basics C / C++ / Java
OPERATIONS & LEADERSHIP
Team leadership (4 reports) Customer service Incident triage HACCP / hygiene compliance Inventory & cash management Conflict resolution
Experience
Where I've worked
Branch Manager & Head Chef
Mast Kebab Sp. z o.o. · Września, Poland · 32-branch chain
01/2024 — 06/2026
- Led a team of 4 with full operational responsibility for a high-traffic branch.
- Promoted twice in 12 months: Kitchen Helper → Head Chef → Branch Manager.
- Daily ownership of cash reconciliation, inventory, supplier orders, HACCP compliance.
- In parallel: completed Zero To Mastery Python certification and started CompTIA Security+ studies to return to IT.
Web Developer
ShopnoSoft Ltd. · Dhaka, Bangladesh
04/2021 — 12/2022
- Designed, built, and shipped pixel-bd.com — a full WooCommerce e-commerce platform — end-to-end.
- Custom WordPress theme and plugin development (PHP, MySQL, JavaScript).
- Front-end implementation: HTML5, CSS3, responsive design.
- Direct client collaboration to translate business requirements into working software.
WordPress & WooCommerce Developer
Shadow Media & Communication · Dhaka, Bangladesh
04/2019 — 03/2021
- Built and maintained shadowmcl.com plus ongoing client project delivery.
- Front-end development with responsive design (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript).
- Implemented baseline site security: SSL, plugin hardening, role-based access, backups.
Information Technology Support Team Lead
PriyoShop · Dhaka, Bangladesh
11/2018 — 02/2019
- Led the in-house IT support team and the customer-care IT support team.
- Handled incident response: troubleshooting, account/access provisioning, escalations.
- Direct exposure to ticketing workflows, IT operations, and basic security policy enforcement.
Web Developer
Shadow Media & Communication · Dhaka, Bangladesh
11/2016 — 10/2018
- Full-stack web development for client projects (WordPress, PHP, SEO).
Junior Web Developer
ShopnoSoft · Dhaka, Bangladesh
11/2015 — 09/2016
- First professional development role; foundation in PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
Customer Care Supervisor (Shift In Charge)
Banglalion WiMAX · Dhaka, Bangladesh
11/2010 — 11/2011
- Supervised a shift team of 100+ customer service representatives — early leadership experience.
Education
Where I studied
Bachelor of Science — Computer Science & Engineering
Green University of Bangladesh · Dhaka
01/2013 — 12/2016
CGPA: 3.84 / 4.00. Coursework: Operating Systems, Computer Networks, Database Systems, Algorithms, OOP, Software Engineering.
ACM-ICPC Dhaka Regional Finalist (2014, 2015) and NCPC Finalist (2014, 2016).
The Complete Python Developer (certification)
Zero To Mastery Academy
10/2024 — 03/2025
For recruiters
Why I'm a strong cybersecurity hire
- Real engineering foundation. CS degree, programming-contest finalist, 6+ years of building production software. I understand systems from the inside, not just from a textbook.
- Operations mindset. Years of customer support, IT support team lead, and 24/7 retail leadership translate directly to SOC work — calm under pressure, structured triage, clear documentation.
- Self-directed learner. Completed Python certification while running a kebab branch full-time. Replicating the same discipline now for Security+.
- Multilingual & international. Bengali, English, Polish, learning German — comfortable in cross-cultural teams and with non-native English speakers.
- Reliable and grounded. Married, settled in Dresden, no relocation drama, no visa risk. I show up. I stay.
Email me directly: arafinshamsbd@gmail.com. I read every legitimate message and reply within 24 hours.