About

Hi, I’m Sahil Ahmad 👋

I’m an MCA student specialising in Identity Security and Cybersecurity, currently interning as a SailPoint ISC Implementation Engineer at a security consultancy working with enterprise-level clients.

This blog is where I document everything I learn — honestly, technically, and without the fluff.

Currently Working On

SailPoint Identity Security Cloud (ISC) — implementing IAM/IGA for enterprise clients
Web Application Security — PortSwigger Web Security Academy
Penetration Testing — HackTheBox machines
Building security tools in Python and Bash

Background

5+ years daily Linux usage
Python and Bash scripting
Networking, OS, and CS fundamentals (BCA + MCA)
End-to-end software deployment experience
AI-assisted development experience

What You’ll Find Here

Category	What
SailPoint / IAM	Identity governance from a practitioner’s perspective
HTB Writeups	Detailed walkthroughs of retired machines
Web Security	Deep dives into attack and defence techniques
Tool Tutorials	How to use security tools effectively
Learning Journey	Honest documentation of my path

Skills

Identity Security: SailPoint ISC · IAM · IGA · RBAC · Access Certification · OAuth 2.0

Cybersecurity: Web Application Security · Network Security · Burp Suite · Wireshark · Nmap

Technical: Linux · Python · Bash · SQL · REST APIs · Git · Docker

Projects

Security Toolkit — Python security tools (port scanner, log analyser, API tools)
HTB Writeups — Documented walkthroughs of HackTheBox machines
SailPoint API Tools — Python automation tools for SailPoint ISC

(Links coming soon as projects are published)

Connect With Me

🐙 GitHub: github.com/sahilahmad-personal
💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sahil-ahmad-dev
🐦 Twitter: @sahilahmad_dev (coming soon)
📧 Email: sahil.ahmad.dev@gmail.com

Certifications

In progress — check back soon.

Timeline

2024 — Completed BCA
2026 — Pursuing MCA
2026 — SailPoint ISC internship begins
2026 — Started this blog
More to come…

Based in Varanasi, India 🇮🇳 · Open to remote opportunities