👋 About Me
Bashar Khatib
Software Engineering Student
Focused on backend development, systems programming, and foundational cybersecurity skills. I enjoy working close to the operating system using C, and building backend applications with Java and Python. Alongside my degree, I am expanding my knowledge in networking and security engineering.
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### 🔎 Interests
- Backend & API development
- Systems programming
- Networking and cybersecurity fundamentals
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### 🧩 Skills
Languages:
C, Java, Python, JavaScript (basic), HTML & CSS
Core Knowledge:
Object-oriented programming, data structures, algorithms
Tools & Platforms:
Linux, Git, VS Code, Eclipse
Networking:
Basic Cisco/CCNA concepts, Packet Tracer
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### 📚 Currently Learning
- Spring Boot (REST APIs, testing, deployment)
- CCNA networking fundamentals
- Python scripting for automation and security analysis
- Cybersecurity basics (eJPTv2 preparation)
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### 🛠 Projects
- C System Programming Project
Focus on system behavior, memory handling, data structures, and modular design
- Log Analysis API (Python)
Structured log inspection and validation for system evaluation
Repo: https://github.com/221-bashar/log-analysis-api
- Java Spring Boot Backend (In Progress)
Building REST API foundations with best practices
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### 🎯 Goals
- Establish strong backend + security engineering foundations
- Complete CCNA and eJPTv2 certifications
- Continue building projects that demonstrate practical knowledge in systems and cybersecurity
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### 🔗 Connect
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bashar-khatib-a0a896146/
GitHub: https://github.com/221-bashar
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