Summary
Bushra A is a M365 Security & Compliance professional at Microsoft with nine years of experience focused on applying software engineering and security research to practical, real-world problems. Currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science at the University of Waterloo, she blends rigorous academic methods with hands-on product work to harden Microsoft 365 services. Her background includes an MS in Networking and Systems Administration from RIT, giving her strong foundations in systems, networking, and operational security. Bushra is particularly interested in translating research insights into scalable compliance controls and threat-mitigation features for large enterprise tenants. Based in Canada, she brings a researcher’s curiosity to production challenges, often surfacing subtle vulnerabilities and pragmatic fixes that improve usability as well as security. Colleagues cite her ability to bridge deep technical analysis with clear, actionable recommendations that drive measurable risk reduction.
8 years of coding experience
Master of Science Networking and Systems Administrations, Master of Science Networking and Systems Administrations at Rochester Institute of Technology
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Computer Science, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Computer Science at University of Waterloo
English, Arabic, French