Muhammad Iftikhar

Biography

Professor Muhammad Iftikhar 📧 Email: [email protected] 📍 Office: Trail Side Building, Room 244-E, Manassas Campus 🌐 Website: www.ProfessorIfti.comLinks to an external site. Hello and welcome, My name is Professor Muhammad Iftikhar, though many of my students and colleagues know me as Professor Ifti. I am currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Information Technology, specializing in Cyber Engineering. With over 25 years of experience in the Information Technology field, I’ve had the privilege of working across diverse IT domains. Currently, I serve as a full-time faculty member at Northern Virginia Community College, where I teach courses in Information Technology, Cloud Computing, and Cybersecurity. Educational Background • Ph.D. in Information Technology (in progress) – Specialization: Cyber Engineering • M.S. in Cybersecurity & Information Assurance • MBA in Information Management • Bachelor of Education • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Professional Certifications • Harvard Bok Higher Education Teaching Certificate Harvard University – Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning • CompTIA TECH+ • CompTIA A+ • CompTIA Network+ • CompTIA Security+ CE • CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) CE • CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst Professional (CSAP) • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) • Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI) • Microsoft Technology Associate – Security Fundamentals • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner • Certified in Online Teaching • Certified in Hybrid Teaching Personal Interests Beyond academic and professional work, I enjoy creating Arabic digital artwork using laser engraving and CNC machining. Best regards, Professor Ifti

Membership with EDUCAUSE

Status: Yes, current member