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I am an experienced penetration tester, application security consultant, cybersecurity expert, and ethical hacker, currently part of the Cyber Resilience Team at Check Point. I spend my days performing penetration tests and application security consulting for organizations around the world. My goal is to help clients strengthen their security posture through comprehensive testing and detailed reports.I specialize in external, internal, and application penetration testing across both the public and private sectors. My focus is on application security in the following areas:Web applicationsMobile applicationsDesktop applicationsAPIs, SDKs, and Web ServicesCloud applicationsMicroservices and containerized applicationsServerless applicationsOver the years, I have developed extensive experience in orchestrating comprehensive security assessments for a diverse range of applications and cultivated expertise in:Strategic LeadershipConsultingMentorshipCollaborationRemediationComprehensive Security AssessmentsI am passionate about strengthening the security posture of applications, constantly evolving my techniques to stay ahead of emerging threats, and ensuring the highest standards of application security.With over 19 years of experience, I have a proven track record of delivering successful projects for hundreds of large organizations in diverse industries. My background includes extensive experience in the design, implementation, and optimization of leading security solutions worldwide. My expertise spans network, security, applications, and systems, built through network and systems engineering roles at multiple ISPs, MSPs, security vendors, and data center providers.I currently hold the following certifications: CEH (Master), CCSM Elite, CCPE-I, CCPE-W, CPSA, CCTE, CCTA, CCPA, CCES, CCAS, CCSBMSE, CCSBA, CCSBA-AGENT, CCSM, CCVSA, CCSA, CCSE, CCNA, CWNA, Security+ and more. My interests include penetration testing, application security, consulting, red teaming, cybersecurity research, development, IoT, information security, and ethical hacking.