Volodymyr Z.
Application Security / Penetration Testing
I’m an eWPTX-certified Cybersecurity Consultant with a Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity and over 10 years of hands-on experience in application security, helping organisations identify vulnerabilities across web applications, mobile apps, APIs, cloud environments, and IoT/embedded systems. I help companies identify real vulnerabilities in their systems and understand how they can be exploited, not just theoretically, but in practice. My focus is on manual, attacker-driven testing aligned with OWASP Top 10 and beyond, with clear, actionable outcomes for your team. I’ve worked with SaaS platforms, multi-tenant systems, and applications handling sensitive data, including projects aligned with HIPAA and FDA requirements. What I can help you with: * Web and API penetration testing * Mobile application testing (iOS, Android) * Network penetration testing * Cloud and backend security assessments * IoT and embedded device penetration testing * Embedded systems security audits My approach: * Manual testing, not just automated scans * Focus on real attack paths and impact * Clear communication throughout the process What you get: * Professional report with severity (CVSS), evidence, and reproduction steps * Practical remediation guidance your developers can use * Executive summary for non-technical stakeholders Technologies and platforms I have experience with (including, but not limited to): * Frontend: React, Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS * Backend: Node.js, Express, FastAPI, Laravel (PHP) * Databases: PostgreSQL, Supabase, Firebase, MongoDB * Cloud & BaaS: AWS, Supabase, Firebase, Vercel, Cloudflare * APIs: REST, GraphQL, PostgREST * Auth & Security: JWT, OAuth, RBAC, Row Level Security (RLS) * Payments: Stripe (Checkout, webhooks, subscriptions) * Mobile: Android, iOS (dynamic analysis with Frida, Objection) * Embedded & IoT: Microcontrollers, device logic analysis, firmware interaction * DevOps & Infra: Docker, CI/CD pipelines, GitHub Actions * AI integrations: RAG-based systems, prompt injection testing, data leakage analysis I’m easy to work with, responsive, and focused on delivering results that actually improve your security.
Earnings and projects
An estimate from an earlier read
Last 6 months: $9.7k
Billed in all: $118,582$119k
$1.2k in the last 6 months
Across 79 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
No data since Nov 5, 2026.
Skill rankings: Top 6% in Penetration Testing
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