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Michele C.

Senior Penetration Tester | Web, Cloud & Network Security

Ex-Amazon and ex-Accenture offensive security engineer. I go beyond automated scans to identify and exploit real-world vulnerabilities in production systems. I hold top-tier industry certifications including OSCE³, OSEP, OSED, OSWE, OSCP, CRTO, CRTE, and GPEN - among the most advanced credentials in the offensive security space. I focus on identifying real-world vulnerabilities in web applications, APIs, and cloud environments, going beyond automated tools to uncover issues that have actual impact. My work is centered around: • Authentication and session management flaws • Authorization issues (horizontal/vertical privilege escalation) • Business logic vulnerabilities • Injection vectors and input handling weaknesses I approach every assessment as an attacker would - manually testing the application to identify realistic attack paths and chaining vulnerabilities where possible. Each engagement includes clear and actionable deliverables: • Detailed findings with proof of concept • Realistic impact assessment • Practical remediation guidance • A professional report suitable for both technical teams and stakeholders I’ve worked with both startups and large-scale systems, and I’m comfortable operating in production environments when required. I also stay involved after the assessment, working with the team to re-test previously identified vulnerabilities and ensure they are properly resolved. Let’s discuss how I can help secure your business.

🇮🇹Milan, Italy$120/hr100% JSS5.00 (6)Since Feb 2025

Earnings and projects

MRR
$643

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#67,346 / 412k
🇮🇹Country#351 / 3,095
Revenue, last 30 days
$0

Last 6 months: $3.9k

Total earnings
$14k

Billed in all: $14k

World#168,738 / 412k
🇮🇹Country#1,012 / 3,095
Per project
$1.8k

$1.3k in the last 6 months

World#85,054 / 412k
🇮🇹Country#429 / 3,095
Projects, last 6 months
3

Across 4 contracts

75% fixed25% hourly
World#66,482 / 412k
🇮🇹Country#434 / 3,095
Projects in all
8

Across 9 contracts

78% fixed22% hourly
World#223,563 / 412k
🇮🇹Country#1,714 / 3,095

Earnings, last 30 days

$14.1kNothing earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$13.8k$14.0k$14.2k$14.4kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Dotted: longer than usual between two readings. Hatched: over two weeks without one.

Skill rankings: #1 in 1 skill of 11

Rarest: top 14% in Gray Box Testing, of 7. Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

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