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?

