Upstaffer since October, 2023
Mykola M — Penetration Tester/Application Security Engineer
Expertise in Information Security and Compliance Officer.
Last verified on March, 2026Core Skills
Penetration testing
Bio Summary
- Experienced software engineer with a strong background in computer science and a master's degree in Computer Science from the National Technical University.
- Proficient in multiple programming languages including Python, PHP, C#, C/C++, Java, and JavaScript.
- Skilled in web and mobile security, with expertise in conducting vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security code review.
- Familiar with industry-standard security tools such as Burp Suite, Nessus, OpenVas, nmap, and Metasploit.
- Knowledgeable in methodologies, principles, and patterns of software development, including SDLC and software development best practices.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, demonstrated through the ability to identify and exploit vulnerabilities and develop custom payloads.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, working effectively within cross-functional teams and producing comprehensive reports based on findings.
- Proficient in multiple programming languages including Python, PHP, C#, C/C++, Java, and JavaScript.
- Skilled in web and mobile security, with expertise in conducting vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security code review.
- Familiar with industry-standard security tools such as Burp Suite, Nessus, OpenVas, nmap, and Metasploit.
- Knowledgeable in methodologies, principles, and patterns of software development, including SDLC and software development best practices.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, demonstrated through the ability to identify and exploit vulnerabilities and develop custom payloads.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, working effectively within cross-functional teams and producing comprehensive reports based on findings.
Technical Skills
| Programming Languages | C, C#, C++, Java, JavaScript, PHP, Python |
| Security | Burp Suite, Information Security, Mobile Security, Nessus, Nikto, OpenVas, Security Code Review, Security Source Code Review, web application security, Web Security, Wireshark |
| Industry Domain Experience | Information Security |
| QA, Test Automation, Security | Acunetix, AFL Service Solutions, Armitage, Burp Suite, dnSpy/ilSpy, Fiddler, Fuzzing, Ghidra, libFuzzer, Metasploit, MobSF, MSTG, Nessus, Network Scanning, Nikto, Nmap, OpenVas, Penetration testing, pwntools, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessment, Wireshark, Yara |
| Scripting and Command Line Interfaces | Bash |
| Virtualization, Containers and Orchestration | Docker |
| Version Control | Git |
| Deployment, CI/CD & Administration | Jenkins, SonarQube |
| Operating Systems | Linux, Windows |
