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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.

🇬🇧Leeds, United Kingdom$45/hr100% JSS4.94 (41)Since Sep 2014

Earnings and projects

MRR (estimate)
≈$1.6k

An estimate from an earlier read

World#29,526 / 412k
🇬🇧Country#646 / 10.7k
Revenue, last 30 days
$2.6k

Last 6 months: $9.7k

World#15,370 / 412k
🇬🇧Country#364 / 10.7k
Total earnings
$117k

Billed in all: $119k

World#32,534 / 412k
🇬🇧Country#743 / 10.7k
Per project
$1.6k

$1.2k in the last 6 months

World#89,842 / 412k
🇬🇧Country#1,935 / 10.7k
Projects, last 6 months
8
50% fixed50% hourly
World#24,501 / 412k
🇬🇧Country#566 / 10.7k
Projects in all
72

Across 79 contracts

56% fixed44% hourly
World#41,475 / 412k
🇬🇧Country#1,054 / 10.7k

Earnings, last 30 days

$119k+$2.4k earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$116k$118k$120kOct 9Oct 24Nov 8

No data since Nov 5, 2026.

Skill rankings: Top 6% in Penetration Testing

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