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Daniel Kaye

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Highly accomplished cybersecurity professional with over 15 years of experience.

Indonesia

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What I'm looking for

I seek a dynamic environment where I can leverage my cybersecurity expertise to tackle complex challenges and contribute to impactful projects.

I am a highly accomplished and results-oriented cybersecurity professional with over 15 years of extensive experience in both offensive and defensive security. My career has been marked by a proven ability to identify and mitigate complex threats, develop cutting-edge security tools, and enhance digital privacy for a diverse clientele, including government-affiliated organizations and innovative startups. I am recognized for my rapid adaptability and continuous learning, applying deep technical intuition to solve real-world security challenges.

Throughout my career, I have led the development of advanced tools for red teams, conducted rigorous vulnerability research, and provided expert consulting on exploit viability. My work has included architecting custom firmware for routers to enhance end-user privacy and security, as well as establishing proactive threat intelligence monitoring for government-aligned organizations. I am eager to contribute my advanced cybersecurity skills and experience to a challenging long-term career opportunity in a dynamic and impactful environment.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Cybersecurity Developer, Researcher, and Consultant

Current

Unnamed Israeli Security Startup

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Led the development of advanced red team tools, including a web browser notification-based social engineering platform and AI-powered plugins for Binary Ninja. Conducted rigorous vulnerability research, reporting critical bypasses to major platforms like Gmail.

Red Team Operations Vulnerability Research Exploit Development Firmware Analysis Python C C++Binary Ninja Advanced Social Engineering Cryptography

Cyber Security Consultant

Company working with a small government

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023 (11 months)

Delivered critical cybersecurity consulting services with a focus on security implications for a government-aligned organization. Established and maintained proactive threat intelligence monitoring, identifying emerging risks and providing timely mitigation strategies.

Threat Intelligence Penetration Testing Employee Security Evaluation OSINT Network Security

Telecom/IT Freelancer

Contract Multi

Jan 2015 - Jan 2017 (2 years)

Managed and implemented diverse IT and security solutions for mobile operators across Africa. Encompassed critical infrastructure areas such as routing, DNS management, billing systems, and overall security architecture.

Security Architecture Routing DNS management Billing Network Security Telecommunications

Consultant

Contract Freelance

Jan 2010 - Jan 2014 (4 years)

Provided penetration testing services for a wide range of organizations and individuals both in Israel and internationally. Offered strategic technological consulting to private investors and clients, advising on product viability and technology stack decisions.

Penetration Testing Strategic Consulting Cryptography Technology Evaluation Risk Assessment

SEO and Web Development Specialist

Self-Employed

Jan 2004 - Jan 2010 (6 years)

Independently designed, developed, and promoted websites in highly competitive niches, using advanced SEO optimization techniques. Developed and utilized automated scripts for ranking analysis and competitor tracking.

Web Development SEO Optimization Scripting Digital Marketing Website Design

Penetration Tester

Independent

Oct 2003 - Oct 2003 (0 months)

Conducted an external penetration test for a major international pharmaceutical company. Focused on identifying vulnerabilities within large public-facing infrastructure.

Penetration Testing Infrastructure Security Network Security Application Security

Security Course Instructor

Now defunct

Jul 2002 - Oct 2002 (3 months)

Authored and delivered a comprehensive, hands-on cybersecurity course for young learners. Taught foundational offensive and defensive security concepts, including malware behavior, code security, web vulnerabilities, and ethical hacking principles.

Offensive Security Malware Analysis Secure Coding Ethical Hacking Curriculum Development

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Self-Taught

Self-Directed Learning, Cybersecurity

Activities and societies: Actively participate in vulnerability discovery and reverse engineering challenges. Engage in embedded device hacking and security research. Contributor to Capture The Flag (CTF) competitions and red team communities.

Engaged in continuous self-directed learning and hands-on research in advanced cybersecurity domains. This included in-depth study of reverse engineering, exploit development, and offensive tooling.