I am a cybersecurity professional and penetration tester with over 15 years of experience in information technology, specializing in web application security, infrastructure security, and vulnerability assessment. Throughout my career, I have worked with organizations in the banking sector, public institutions, and private companies, helping them identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities in their systems and networks.
Currently working as a freelance penetration tester, I conduct security assessments of web applications, wireless networks, and corporate infrastructures. Using tools such as Kali Linux, Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, and Nessus, I perform vulnerability analysis aligned with frameworks like OWASP Top 10 and OSSTMM. My work has included identifying critical Active Directory vulnerabilities, gaining domain-level access in security assessments, and delivering detailed reports with high-risk findings and remediation recommendations.
Previously, I worked as a Cybersecurity Consultant at Novo Banco, where I was part of the Security Operations team responsible for monitoring infrastructure through Nagios, analyzing phishing incidents, and producing cybersecurity alert use-case reports. I also worked on configuring privileged access monitoring solutions such as the Ekran platform.
Earlier in my career, I worked as a pentester at Marketware, where I performed security audits for financial institutions and government entities, including projects related to the Portuguese Tax and Customs systems and banking platforms. My role involved identifying vulnerabilities in web applications, wireless networks, and operating systems, as well as producing security reports and assisting with remediation.
In addition to cybersecurity, I have experience as a systems operator and systems administrator, monitoring large enterprise infrastructures and managing Windows and Linux environments. My technical background includes programming, web development, and network administration, supported by formal training in comMore...