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Vahid Shakaraliyev

Baku

Summary

Motivated and detail-oriented Junior Penetration Tester with hands-on experience in network and web application security assessments. Skilled in identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities through Capture The Flag (CTF) challenges, labs (TryHackMe, HackTheBox), and personal security tool development in Python. Passionate about ethical hacking, Red Team operations, and continuously improving technical skills. Actively seeking opportunities to contribute to a professional cybersecurity team and grow into a mid-level role.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Seller

Araz supermarket
Baku
06.2025 - Current
  • Assisted customers in selecting products and answering inquiries.
  • Collaborated with team members to restock shelves promptly.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with existing customers to ensure repeat business.

Penetration Tester

State Service to Protect the Safety and Security of Information Technologies
Remote
05.2025 - 06.2025
  • Conducted vulnerability assessments on client systems and applications.
  • Performed penetration tests on different types of networks using various toolsets such as Kali Linux, Backtrack.

Waiter

Mc donals
Sumqayıt
01.2025 - 05.2025
  • Provided friendly service to customers in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
  • Assisted in setting up and breaking down dining space for special events.
  • Resolved customer concerns with professionalism and courtesy during service interactions.

Medium penetration tester

Colbat.io
Remote
11.2024 - 01.2025
  • Conducted vulnerability assessments on client systems and applications.
  • Participated in security awareness training sessions for staff members.
  • Documented findings and created detailed reports for stakeholders.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance overall security posture.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering

Sumgayit State University
Sumqayıt
06-2028

Skills

  • Vulnerability assessment
  • Security training
  • Customer service
  • Team collaboration
  • Project management
  • Technical documentation
  • Analytical thinking
  • Problem-solving
  • Team building
  • Self motivation
  • Reliability

Certification

  • Etik Haker-XRİTDX
  • Jr. Penetration Tester - TryHackMe
  • Network Security & Database Vulnerabilities - Coursera
  • Pre-security certificate - TryHackMe
  • FCA - Fortinet Training Institute
  • FCF - Fortinet Training Institute

Languages

Azerbaijan
First Language
English
Elementary (A2)
A2
Turkish
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Timeline

Seller

Araz supermarket
06.2025 - Current

Penetration Tester

State Service to Protect the Safety and Security of Information Technologies
05.2025 - 06.2025

Waiter

Mc donals
01.2025 - 05.2025

Medium penetration tester

Colbat.io
11.2024 - 01.2025

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering

Sumgayit State University
Vahid Shakaraliyev