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CV of Muhammad Danish, PhD student in Computer Science at the University of New Mexico.
General Information
| Full Name | Muhammad Danish |
| Languages | English, Urdu, Pashto |
Education
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Aug 2025 – May 2028 PhD Computer Science
University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, USA -
Aug 2025 – May 2026 MS Computer Science
University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, USA -
Aug 2021 – May 2025 BS Computer Science, Honors Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts Minor
University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, USA
Experience
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Dec 2023 – Present Research Assistant
University of New Mexico - Conducted security research on scams and fraud using large datasets, resulting in multiple publications.
- Designed multi-layered security checks to detect vulnerabilities in online ecosystems.
- Enhanced project outcomes and knowledge sharing via research collaborations with academia and industry.
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Oct 2022 – Aug 2025 Student Programming Analyst
University of New Mexico - Achieved ∼200% efficiency in campus processes using Power Automate, Power Platform, and Boomi.
- Increased project visibility and online presence by developing websites using Cascade CMS and WordPress.
- Reduced testing times by ∼50% through Playwright and Azure DevSecOps pipelines.
- Managed cross-functional project implementations across multiple departments for 20,000+ students.
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May 2021 – Aug 2022 Project Manager
KritiKal Solutions (Remote) - Led cross-functional engineering teams, streamlining operations and driving successful project execution.
- Reduced project duration by ∼20% by managing requirements, timelines, and progress tracking.
- Saved ∼$1,000/month in subscriptions and optimized workflows by developing an internal knowledge base.
- Built a real-time data visualization app to enhance decision-making.
Teaching
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Spring 2026 Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of New Mexico - {"CS544"=>"Introduction to Cybersecurity"}
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Fall 2025 Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of New Mexico - {"CS585"=>"Computer Networks"}
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Spring 2025 Guest Speaker
University of New Mexico - {"CS544"=>"Introduction to Cybersecurity"}
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Fall 2023 Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
University of New Mexico - {"CS251L"=>"Intermediate Programming (Java)"}
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Spring 2023 Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
University of New Mexico - {"CS251L"=>"Intermediate Programming (Java)"}
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Fall 2022 Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
University of New Mexico - {"CS105L"=>"Introduction to Computer Programming (Python)"}
Honors and Awards
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- CRA Outstanding Undergraduate Award - North America
- New Mexico Engineering Foundation Scholar - New Mexico
- Tallant Cooper Scholar - University of New Mexico
Skills
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Programming
- Bash/PowerShell
- Python
- PyTorch
- Java
- JavaScript
- HTML
- CSS
- SQLite
- MATLAB
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Tools and Platforms
- UNIX/Linux
- Playwright/Selenium
- LLMs
- NMap
- Wireshark
- Burp Suite
- Kibana
- Metasploit
- Azure
- Git
- Cascade
- WordPress
- Cherwell
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Technical
- Large-scale data analytics
- Web security
- AI/ML agents
- LLM prompt engineering
- Data scraping
Volunteering
- Section Leader (Stanford Code in Place)
- Artifact Evaluation Committee (IEEE S&P, PETS, ACSAC)
- LoboSec (Vice President)
- CSGSA (Treasurer)