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Ahmad Yoosuf

Ahmad MohamedYoosuf

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Amaze

Agentic cloud security platform that automates vulnerability detection, analysis, and remediation for AWS environments.

MARSAD

Social media intelligence platform led by HBKU in collaboration with institutions across Qatar, US, and UK. Designed and developed the entire platform solo in a few weeks.

OCRPro

State-of-the-art OCR engine that outperforms industry leaders like AWS Textract, Azure OCR, and Google Cloud OCR in terms of cost, speed, and accuracy.

A111y

AI-powered accessibility checker that helps developers and designers create more inclusive digital experiences by identifying and resolving accessibility issues.

The Yoosuf Foundation

Educational nonprofit connecting first-generation students with resources, mentorship, and grant opportunities. Currently mentoring promising talents from low-income, first-generation backgrounds, providing them with the guidance and support they need to succeed in technology.

Security Research

High SeverityDecember 2024

Stripe SEPA Direct Debit Validation Vulnerability

Critical vulnerability in Stripe's SEPA Direct Debit payment system implementation affecting multiple client companies.

Premium purchase bypassRead Full Report
High SeverityNovember 2024

Dropbox Payment System Validation Issue

Significant vulnerability in Dropbox's SEPA Direct Debit payment system allowing premium subscription activation without proper IBAN validation.

Premium purchase bypassRead Full Report

Blog

Agentic Cloud Security

July 20, 2025

Most security tools just generate alerts. The real goal is a closed-loop system that detects, analyzes, and fixes issues automatically.

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Why I Hunt Bugs in Payment Systems

January 12, 2025

The real vulnerabilities aren't in the code. They're in the assumptions about how money should move.

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The Myth of the Self-Made Success

December 28, 2024

After mentoring 50+ first-generation professionals, I've learned that 'pulling yourself up by your bootstraps' is terrible advice.

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Speed Is the Only Moat

October 22, 2024

In a world where AI can replicate any feature in days, the only sustainable advantage is how fast you can move.

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