Marrium Maqsood

Skills

Quantum Cryptography and QKD
Quantum Key Distribution protocols (BB84, E91, decoy state)
Post Quantum Cryptography (lattice based, multivariate)
Quantum information fundamentals (qubits, entanglement, no cloning theorem)
QKD network architectures and trusted node configurations
Secret key rate optimisation and quantum bit error rate analysis
Finite key effects and privacy amplification

Cryptographic Protocol Design
Lightweight authentication and key exchange schemes
Security reduction proofs and cryptographic primitive selection
Hybrid classical post quantum cryptographic systems
Protocol performance benchmarking and optimisation

Cyber Security
Network security and intrusion detection
Digital forensics and vulnerability assessment
Ethical hacking and penetration testing
Secure SDLC and cryptographic implementation best practices

Software Quality Assurance
Test plan development and execution
Functional testing, regression testing, and defect lifecycle management
Security testing for critical components
Defect reporting and traceability

Programming and Tools
Python for cryptographic prototyping and data analysis
Testing frameworks and automation scripts
Version control with Git
Machine learning for security analytics

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Deep learning and computer vision
Adversarial machine learning
ML for intrusion detection and anomaly detection
Quantum resistant ML for network security

Research and Academic
Research methodology and experimental design
Academic writing and peer review
Literature review and systematic analysis
Conference presentation and publication

Teaching and Communication
University lecturing in cyber security and AI
Curriculum development for computer science courses
Mentoring student capstone projects
Technical documentation and training materials

Professional and Leadership
Acting Head of Department experience
Project management and milestone tracking
Cross functional team collaboration
Industry academic bridging

About

PhD Scholar | Quantum Computing & Post-Quantum Cryptography | AI & Cybersecurity Researcher

Passionate about securing the future through quantum computing, post quantum cryptography, applied AI, and QKD based quantum key exchange algorithms while training the minds that will shape it.

What I Do

🎓 Teaching & Mentorship | Superior University, Lahore Lecturing in Computer Vision, Cybersecurity, Mobile App Development, and AI. Proud recipient of the Outstanding Distinguished Services Award (2024–2025). Guided students in building real-world solutions like:

HemaVision — AI Blood Cancer Detection
MindSync — Psychology & App Usage Analysis
3D Superior Map & Superior Bus Management System

🔬 Research Two papers accepted at ICCET 2026. Active research in Post-Quantum Cryptography, QUIC Security, and Penetration Testing. Participated in the ICTP Asian Workshop on SciTinyML alongside researchers from Harvard, UKM Malaysia, and ICTP Italy.

⚙️ Industry | Senior SQA Engineer @ Taratechnologies Pvt Ltd Delivering production-grade QA for enterprise platforms including EcomBrain (AI e-commerce) and a large-scale Course Management System. Bringing a research-first mindset to software security inside the SDLC.

🏛️ Leadership Former Acting Head of CS Department at Naseem Ijaz Memorial College. Secured Punjab University affiliation for 100 seats, authored 22 vocational CS course outlines, and led institutional development end to end.

Academic Foundations MSCS · Information Technology University BSCS · University of South Asia (Excellence Award)