Summary
Akib Sayyed is the founder of Matrix Shell and a telecom security specialist with 11 years of experience protecting MNOs, MVNOs and fixed-line operators across legacy (2G/3G/4G) and emerging 5G networks. He combines hands-on penetration testing and vulnerability research with network design and architecture expertise, having consulted for operators like Etisalat UAE and led R&D roles early in his career. Based in Pune, he builds practical, deployable defenses that prioritize resilience and real-world attack scenarios rather than theoretical controls. Known for finding subtle protocol and implementation flaws, he focuses on translating research findings into operational solutions for large-scale telecom environments.
11 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Computer Engineering, First Class, Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Computer Engineering, First Class at Pune University
Arabic, Hindi, English, Marathi