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Hi, I'm Syed.
Cloud Architect & Engineer.

Turning ideas into solutions, and challenges into opportunities. Building secure, scalable cloud solutions with expertise in Django, Python, and AWS.

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Syed Muhammad Qasim
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About Me

Computer Science graduate with experience in cloud computing, cybersecurity, and full-stack Django development. Expert in leading teams and delivering innovative solutions. Active in research on IoT security and threat modeling, with open-source projects on GitHub. Passionate about lifelong learning, mentoring, and using technology to create meaningful impact.

Skardu, Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan
Goals: Cloud Architecture, DevSecOps, Cybersecurity, IoT Security

Architecture

Designing highly available, fault-tolerant cloud systems.

Development

Building responsive, accessible web applications with Django & React.

Security

Implementing DevSecOps practices and secure infrastructure.

Skills & Technologies

A comprehensive toolkit for building modern cloud-native applications.

Cloud & Infrastructure

AWS
EC2
S3
Cloud Technologies
Linux
Shell Scripting

DevOps & Tools

Docker
Git
GitHub
GitLab
CI/CD

Programming Languages

Python
Django
Django REST Framework
JavaScript
CSS
HTML

Databases

PostgreSQL
MySQL
SQLite

Featured Projects

Real-world applications solving complex problems.

Security

Security

AutoSTRIDE-DJ

Automatic STRIDE-based threat modeling for Django apps using static analysis of code and configuration. Produces deterministic threat reports (JSON/MD/CSV) and DFDs (Mermaid and Graphviz DOT).

PythonDjangoSecurity+2

Full Stack

Full Stack

School Management System

Modular school management platform with role-based access (Admin, Teacher, Accountant, Student). Features academic modules, financial workflows, PDF reporting, and dashboards with Chart.js and HTMX. Deployed via Docker.

DjangoDRFPostgreSQL+2

Security

Security

SecureNotes

Login-protected notes app showcasing Django security hardening, basic tests, and CI. Built to demonstrate practical web security and engineering discipline.

DjangoSecurityCI/CD+1

Security

Security

byo-encryption (byoenc)

Build Your Own Encryption — a public, production-style Python project to teach correct modern encryption while demonstrating why classic 'toy' ciphers are insecure.

PythonCryptographySecurity+1

Achievements

Ehsaas Undergraduate Scholarship Program

2020

Awarded by HEC Pakistan for academic excellence and financial need.

scholarship

AWS Cloud Solutions Architect Professional Certificate

2025

In progress - Professional cloud architecture certification from AWS.

certification

Research Publication (Under Review)

2025

Intrusion Detection Systems for IoT - PRISMA Systematic Review submitted to SpringerOpen Cybersecurity.

publication

Let's build something together

Have a project in mind or want to discuss cloud architecture? I'm just a message away.

Location

Skardu, Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan