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Our Team

Meet the crew

The minds behind NineByte: security researchers, developers, and CTF enthusiasts.

Hammad Naeem
Founder & CEO

Hammad Naeem

Founder & CEO

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Cybersecurity learner and builder focused on practical labs, clean competition flow, useful training experiences, and smooth event operations. Leads the vision, strategy, growth, and overall direction of NINEBYTE while overseeing major decisions and long-term planning.

CybersecurityCTF DesignLeadershipStrategyPlatform DevCommunity Building
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Khushbakht
Leadership

Khushbakht

Deputy Lead

Deputy Lead

Supports the leadership team in driving strategy, growth, and organizational direction — connecting the organization with students, researchers, and partner communities across Pakistan.

Nanum Shahzad
Leadership

Nanum Shahzad

Co-Deputy Lead

Co-Deputy Lead

Works alongside the Deputy Lead to coordinate departmental operations, keep teams aligned with leadership goals, and ensure smooth execution of NINEBYTE initiatives.

Muhammad Saad
Technical

Muhammad Saad

Technical Lead

Technical Department Lead

Leads the technical department — building and validating challenges, managing platform infrastructure, and ensuring competition environments maintain strong security practices.

Umar Farooq
Event Management

Umar Farooq

Event Management Lead

Event Management Department Lead

Leads the event management team — planning, coordinating, and running NINEBYTE events and competitions smoothly.

Khadija Ikram
Content & Documentation

Khadija Ikram

Content & Documentation Lead

Content & Documentation Department Lead

Leads content and documentation — writing guides, documentation, and content that keeps participants informed and communities engaged.

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