Colorado Technical University

Should I pursue a career in software development or network security ?

I am a computer engineer . I was working in software development for past 3 to 4 years. I have done my bachelor's in Computer engineering and my master's in networks and communications. I was working in software development until my company had this idea that they needed ISMS ISO 27001 to improve their client base so they also asked me to start implementing ISO 27001 alongwith my software development activities. my overall CV looks like this COMPUTER SKILLS Languages •Visual C++, GCC, JAVA, Jbuilder, Jdeveloper, JSP, Coldfusion, PHP, Keil C51 , VB.NET, ASP.NET Software •Database: SQL Server 2000 , Oracle 10g , MySQL , PostgreSQL •Platforms: Microsoft Windows XP, Linux Open Source ERP systems •Compiere ERP, Sequoia ERP, NeoGia ERP Open Source Content Management Systems •DotNetNuke 3.0 CMS Mathematical Tools •Matlab Security Tools •OpenSSL Simulation Tools •NS2 EXPERIENCE Software Engineer2006–Present Green Systems Pvt Ltd •Primary responsibilities include designing, development and implementation of secure software and web systems •Developed and tested USB security module for ERP system that ensured that a USB can be opened on only the system for which it is authenticated •Developed online hiring portal www.techandresearch.com •Developed and tested LAN based monitoring system for the software to ensure that all client on the LAN had the software running •Involved in deployment and maintenance of in house developed ERP system •Currently Also involved in deployment of ISO 27001 system throughout the organization Software Developer2005-2006 Digital Research Labs Pvt. Ltd. •Primary responsibilities include designing and development of software and web based systems •Developed Software Security module for E-office project that allowed user to put permission on folders and manage files and provide group access to appropriate users. •Developed a secure LAN based mailing system module for the E-office project •Also Involved in various web projects Web Applications Developer2004-2005 BahriaSoft •Primary responsibilities include designing and development of software and web based systems •Developed and maintained BahriaSoft’s web portal bahria.net. •Also involved in various software projects EDUCATION Bahria University2001-2005 Professional Engineering and Technical Training Services2007Islamabad, Pakistan •Oracle 10G Database administration and Management Course Center For Advanced Studies in Engineering (CASE), UET Taxila 2007-2008 •M.S. Computer Engineering (Network and communications) oComputer Network Security oComputer System Security oMobile Networks oWireless Technology and Mobile Systems oNetwork and System Programming oDSP Software systems Design oAdvanced Computer Architecture oLinear Systems And Control Lahore University Of Management Sciences2008 •Workshop on Software Quality Management Business Beam Pvt LTd. 2008 ISO 27001 for implementers After seeing the above CV. Do you think I have a mind for software development or would I do well in network security? and do you think it is a good CV?

Public Comments

1. You already have your answer.. Your resume has "security" mentioned so many times that gives a feel that you are already into security so much that you love it. My 2 cents - do what you love, and it will help you do better.
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