Cybersecurity · Community Builder

TAYYEB
Nadeem Somro

Building things that matter. Studying what breaks.

Cybersecurity student and community builder working at the intersection of security, education, and people. Founder of Unihack connecting student technologists across the UK.

tns zsh
whoami
Tayyeb Nadeem Somro
Cybersecurity student & community builder

cat skills.txt
[ Python, JavaScript, React, Next.js ]
[ Network Security, Ethical Hacking, CTF ]
[ Leadership, Community Building ]

ls projects/
unihack/  bcu-innovation-labs/  soc-project/
zentic-health/

echo $STATUS
Incoming Cyber Security Intern at National Gas
Cybersecurity · Community Builder · Unihack Founder · Ethical Hacking · Python · React & Next.js · CTF Competitions · Network Security · BCU Innovation Labs · Open Source · Cybersecurity · Community Builder · Unihack Founder · Ethical Hacking · Python · React & Next.js · CTF Competitions · Network Security · BCU Innovation Labs · Open Source ·
01 Selected Work 2025 - Present
PROJECT 001

UNIHACK

Student-led hackathon organisation connecting universities across the UK. Built from scratch brand, platform, community, and events pipeline.

Founder Community Building Strategy Decision Making
Visit unihack.co.uk →
PROJECT 002

BCU INNOVATION LABS

Part of Birmingham City University's innovation ecosystem a space where students build, test, and launch ideas at the intersection of technology and enterprise.

Founder & Programme Director Public Speaking Workshop Facilitation Management
Visit bcuinnovationlabs.com →
PROJECT 003

SOC PROJECT

Designing a Cyber Security Operations Model for Birmingham City Council, a public sector client whose monitoring and incident response activities are currently fragmented across multiple teams and tools. The project aims to improve threat visibility, support clear decision-making during incidents, and ensure risks to council services and citizen data are managed appropriately. Deliverables include a SIEM-aligned detection framework, incident prioritisation workflow, and a reporting structure for both technical teams and senior management.

University Project Incident Response Technical Documentation SOC
In Progress
PROJECT 004

ZENTIC HEALTH

Co-Founded Zentic Health as part of the Future Foudners Talent Programme, selected as the winner of the competition. Zentic Health aims to bridge the gap between patients and GPs.

Co-Founder Full-Stack Development Impact-Driven Patient Centric
Visit zentichealth.co.uk →
02 About Me

Breaking
things to
learn them.

I'm a second-year BSc (Hons) Cyber Security student based in Birmingham with an upcoming Cyber Security Internship at National Gas. I'm passionate about Cyber Security and Community Building.

Within security, I'm drawn to the analytical side understanding how attacks unfold, how defenders respond, and how organisations can be better prepared. My near-term goal is to work as a SOC Analyst, building the hands-on experience and depth needed to eventually move into Technology Consulting advising organisations on risk, AI, resilience, and strategy.

Outside of my degree, I genuinely enjoy putting things together. Whether that's running a hackathon organisation (Unihack), building a startup programme at my university (BCU Innovation Labs), or being part of the BCU Computer Science Society I find that the best learning happens when you're building something real with other people.

Projects Built
15+and counting
Hackathons
5+ competed & organised 1x Winner · 3x Runner Up
Degree
BScCybersecurity
Key Modules
System Attacks & Defences Networking Technologies Cyber Security Fundamentals Applied Cryptography Mathematics for Computing Cyber Security Operations
Hobbies
Football · Travelling (17 countries and counting) Hiking · Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Coming Soon
Substack Posts Video Content CompTIA Security+
03 Skills & Tools
Languages
Python
JavaScript
HTML / CSS
SQL
Bash
Linux
Tools & Platforms
GitHub / Git
VS Code
Kali Linux
Wireshark
Vercel / Netlify
SECURITY
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Security Operations & Incident Response (NIST) Log Analysis & Alert Triage Phishing & Social Engineering Detection Network Security Fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S) Firewall & Network Segmentation Principles Packet Analysis & Traffic Inspection Linux System Administration (Ubuntu CLI) User, Permission & Service Hardening AWS Cloud Security Fundamentals Web Application Security (OWASP Top 10) Secure-by-Design Principles Risk Assessment & Threat Modelling Security Governance & GDPR Awareness Technical Risk Communication to Non-Technical Stakeholders Cryptography
04 Experience
2026 Jun – Aug
Cyber Security Intern
Internship National Gas ↗

Incoming Cyber Security Intern at National Gas, where I will be supporting the protection of critical infrastructure that keeps the UK’s energy system running.

Intern SOC Blue Team
2026 Feb – Present
Founder & Programme Director
Startup School BCU Innovation Labs ↗

Launched BCU's first ever student-led startup programme. Aiming to support students from all disciplines, from Computer Science, to Law, to Biomedical Sciences. Partnered with societies, academics, communities and successful Birmingham based founders to produce an immersive experience. Secured a main stage slot at innovation fest for founders to pitch their ideas in May 2026.

Founder Programme Director Entrepreneurship Public Speaking
2026 Feb – Present
Visiting Demonstrator
University Birmingham City University

Supporting undergraduate teaching sessions as a visiting demonstrator assisting students with practical exercises, clarifying technical concepts, and helping bridge the gap between theory and hands-on application in a university lab setting.

Teaching Technical Communication Cybersecurity
2025 Jul – Present
Founder
Organisation Unihack ↗

Founded and continue to lead Unihack, a student-run hackathon organisation connecting universities across the UK. Built from the ground up including brand identity, website, partnerships, and event logistics. Creating a space where students from any background can build, collaborate, and compete on a national stage.

Founder Community Building Strategy Events
2025 Dec – Feb 2026
Business Analyst Intern
Internship CigarTech.ai

Conducted market and competitive analysis to identify macroeconomic risks and growth opportunities for an AI-driven quantitative finance startup. Shaped product strategy by recommending a differentiation-focused approach targeting high-net-worth investors and fund managers with AI-powered predictive tools. Built a three-year growth and funding roadmap, identifying up to £3.1m in potential financing through EIC Accelerator grants and British Business Bank loans. Collaborated cross-functionally across Data Analytics and Business to design a scalable business model and optimise cost structures for AI development and cloud infrastructure.

Internship Market Analysis Product Strategy FinTech AI
2025 Dec
Business Analyst Intern
Internship bodyDEXA

Got stuck into operational and market data from day one exploring processes, identifying inefficiencies, and surfacing insights to improve how the team works. Turned numbers and patterns into practical recommendations the team could act on. Given full ownership of work, which pushed me to think critically, challenge assumptions, and deliver analysis that made a tangible difference to business decisions.

Internship Data Analysis Operations HealthTech
2025 Oct – Present
CTF Captain & Leading Cyber Security Research

Created detailed walkthroughs for Capture The Flag (CTF) rooms on TryHackMe, helping members strengthen their technical understanding and problem-solving ability. Led peer learning sessions focused on structured thinking and clear communication of complex security concepts. Also heading a team of researchers and blog writers covering emerging cybersecurity topics, building a knowledge-sharing culture within the society.

CTF TryHackMe Research Leadership
2025 Sept – Dec
President

Founded and led the Computer Science Society, growing it to 230+ members in under two months to become the university's largest student society. Oversaw operations, event planning, and strategy to build an inclusive, career-focused tech community. Organised technical workshops, networking sessions, career panels, and a UK-wide hackathon under Unihack, collaborating with societies across STEM and humanities. Partnered with faculty and external organisations to align activities with academic goals. Secured corporate sponsorships and partnerships to fund events, expand resources, and deliver professional development opportunities for students.

President 230+ Members Leadership Sponsorship Events
05 Contact

LET'S
BUILD
SOMETHING.