Work Experience
Backend developer and security engineer with 5+ years of professional experience building scalable systems in NYC. Specialized in Python APIs, microservices architecture, and comprehensive security testing for enterprise clients. Focused on startup innovation and high-performance backend solutions.
Leading cybersecurity engineer specializing in enterprise security assessments, penetration testing, and secure architecture design for startups and growing companies in NYC. Expertise in threat modeling, vulnerability assessment, and security incident response.
Key Achievements:
- Conducted comprehensive security assessments for 15+ financial institutions, identifying critical vulnerabilities that prevented potential $2M+ in security breaches
- Led penetration testing engagements using Kali Linux, Metasploit, and custom Python exploit tools, achieving 95% vulnerability detection rate
- Designed and implemented zero-trust security architectures for enterprise clients, reducing attack surface by 70%
- Developed automated security scanning tools using Python and Go, cutting manual assessment time by 60%
- Mentored junior security analysts and conducted security awareness training for 500+ employees
- Established incident response protocols that reduced mean time to resolution from 8 hours to 2 hours
- Implemented SIEM solutions (Splunk, ELK Stack) for real-time threat detection and monitoring
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Leading full-stack development projects with specialized focus on secure application development, performance optimization, and cybersecurity integration. Serving as both technical lead and security researcher for high-profile client engagements.
Key Achievements:
- Architected and developed 12+ enterprise-grade web applications with integrated security controls, achieving 99.8% uptime and zero security incidents
- Implemented advanced security measures including OAuth 2.0, JWT authentication, and SQL injection prevention, reducing security vulnerabilities by 85%
- Built custom penetration testing frameworks using Python and Bash, automating security assessments and reducing testing time by 55%
- Optimized application performance through advanced caching strategies and database optimization, improving page load speeds by 45% and reducing server costs by 30%
- Developed secure APIs handling 1M+ requests monthly with rate limiting and DDoS protection mechanisms
- Created comprehensive security documentation and conducted code review processes that eliminated 90% of security-related bugs pre-deployment
- Implemented CI/CD pipelines with integrated security scanning (SAST/DAST) using Jenkins and GitLab, catching vulnerabilities early in development cycle
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Specialized cybersecurity engineer focusing on blockchain security, smart contract auditing, and decentralized application security. Combining traditional cybersecurity expertise with cutting-edge blockchain technology to deliver secure Web3 solutions.
Key Achievements:
- Conducted security audits for 20+ smart contracts, identifying critical vulnerabilities including reentrancy attacks and integer overflow exploits, preventing potential $5M+ in losses
- Built comprehensive penetration testing suite for Web3 applications, discovering and responsibly disclosing 30+ security vulnerabilities across DeFi protocols
- Developed secure Discord bots and automation tools serving 50,000+ users with 99.7% uptime and advanced anti-spam protection
- Implemented advanced cryptographic protocols and multi-signature wallet solutions for institutional clients
- Created automated security monitoring tools for blockchain networks using Python and Web3.py, detecting suspicious transactions in real-time
- Led security researcher initiatives, publishing security findings and contributing to blockchain security community knowledge base
- Designed and implemented secure token economics and governance mechanisms for DeFi projects
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Experienced backend developer NYC specializing in scalable, secure system architecture and DevOps consulting. Building enterprise-grade backend systems with integrated security controls for startups and established companies across various industries.
Key Achievements:
- Architected and deployed 25+ production-ready REST APIs and microservices handling millions of requests monthly with 99.95% uptime
- Engineered secure cloud infrastructure on AWS and GCP with advanced security controls including WAF, DDoS protection, and network segmentation
- Implemented comprehensive logging and monitoring solutions using ELK Stack and Prometheus, enabling proactive threat detection and performance optimization
- Built secure CI/CD pipelines with automated security testing, reducing deployment vulnerabilities by 80% and deployment time by 65%
- Developed custom security middleware and authentication systems supporting OAuth 2.0, SAML, and multi-factor authentication
- Led database security hardening initiatives, implementing encryption at rest and in transit, reducing data exposure risk by 90%
- Created disaster recovery and backup strategies ensuring RPO < 1 hour and RTO < 4 hours for critical business systems
- Mentored development teams on secure coding practices and conducted security training sessions for 100+ developers
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Independent security researcher specializing in web application security, mobile application security, and IoT device security. Active participant in bug bounty programs and contributor to the cybersecurity community through responsible vulnerability disclosure.
Key Achievements:
- Discovered and responsibly disclosed 150+ security vulnerabilities across major platforms including critical XSS, SQLi, and RCE vulnerabilities
- Earned $50,000+ through ethical hacking and bug bounty programs on platforms like HackerOne and Bugcrowd
- Developed custom security testing tools and exploit frameworks using Python, contributing to open-source security community
- Published security research papers and presented findings at cybersecurity conferences and meetups
- Maintained Hall of Fame recognition on 10+ major bug bounty platforms for high-impact vulnerability discoveries
- Created comprehensive security testing methodologies now used by security teams at multiple organizations
- Contributed to OWASP projects and security testing frameworks, enhancing global cybersecurity standards
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