The Person Behind the Work

About Me

Final-year Computer Systems Engineering student with a passion for cybersecurity, enterprise networking, and building security tools. Based in Algiers, Algeria.

Abderraouf Atsamnia
Abderraouf Atsamnia
Pentest Engineer
CAPT CCNA Level CTF Player
📍 Birtouta, Algiers, Algeria
✉️ atsamnia.abderraouf@gmail.com
⌥ github.com/raoufats26

🌍 Languages

  • Arabic — Native
  • French — B2 (TCF SO score 467)
  • English — B2

🤝 Soft Skills

Teamwork
Problem Solving
Adaptability
Communication

đź“‹ Biography

I'm a final-year Computer Systems Engineering student at École Supérieure en Informatique 08 Mai 1945 (ESI-SBA), Sidi Bel Abbès, Algeria, pursuing an Engineering Degree (Diplôme d'Ingénieur d'État) + Master 2, expected graduation 2026.

My academic journey has given me strong foundations in networking, operating systems, IoT, and cryptography/security. Outside the classroom, I actively practice offensive security through CTF competitions, build home labs for Active Directory pentesting, and develop Python security tools.

I aim to bridge the gap between networking and cybersecurity — understanding how enterprise infrastructure works so I can better secure and audit it.

🎓 Education

2021 — Expected 2026
Engineering Degree + Master 2 in Computer Systems Engineering
École Supérieure en Informatique 08 Mai 1945, Sidi Bel Abbès, Algeria
Specialization: Computer Systems Engineering (ISI). Relevant coursework: Networking, Operating Systems, Internet of Things (IoT), Cryptography & Security Concepts.

đź’Ľ Experience

July 1 – Aug 27, 2025
GDL Academy — Enterprise Network Bootcamp
60-Hour Practical Training Program
Worked with real Cisco switches, VoIP systems, and enterprise equipment. Configured VLANs, DHCP, DNS, SSH, and port security; applied enterprise-level networking concepts.
Sept 22 – Oct 3, 2024
ATM Mobilis — Data Center & Infrastructure Internship
Algerian Mobile Telecommunications
Discovered Backup & Storage, Infrastructure, Networking, Active Directory, Virtualization, and Security Services. Observed IT operations in a real data center environment.

🛠️ Technical Skills

Cybersecurity

Web Application Pentesting
Privilege Escalation (Win & Linux)
Vulnerability Assessment
Security Labs & Pentest Environments
Capture The Flag (CTF)
Security Automation with Python
Tools: Burp Suite, Nmap, ffuf, gobuster, nuclei and more

Networking

Real Cisco Equipment Configuration
CCNA - CCNP Concepts
GNS3 / Packet Tracer Labs
Windows Server 2019
Linux Basics

Development

Python
Node.js / Flask
Java / Bash
MySQL / MongoDB
REST APIs
Git / GitHub