Dmytro Kulinich

Designed secure Web3 and AI architectures, launched security frameworks, mentored teams, and prevented internal leaks by detecting Docker container substitution in a large-scale MENA project.

Self-education in AI architectures including threat modeling for LLMs, constructing RAG pipelines and implementing data governance measures to secure AI systems.

Founded an OSINT agency focused on APT tactics and high-tech criminal investigations, closing critical cases and contributing to international investigations.

Delivered OSINT and OPSEC courses to 151 students, developed Ukraine’s largest OSINT/intelligence course and introduced decentralized blockchain-based OPSEC methodologies.

Managed cybersecurity projects for international clients, conducted penetration testing and red teaming, and implemented API-level APT defenses for global crypto exchanges, improving resiliency across client infrastructures.

Performed short-term penetration testing engagements for banking systems including OSINT, HUMINT and GEOMINT, and executed ethical network access assessments for internal banking environments.

Completed over 30 penetration testing projects across industries, including full bypasses of client mobile application security controls to identify critical risks.

Responsible for cybersecurity of banking infrastructure and designed mobile app security mechanisms that delivered ~99% protection against reverse engineering attempts.

Tested web, mobile and Kubernetes environments, performed malware reverse engineering, contributed to the Pegasus project and developed hardware token key security mechanisms.

Delivered freelance penetration testing, OSINT and security architecture development engagements for private clients and intelligence agencies, and designed small-scale network security systems.

Automated OSINT and phishing analytics and developed enrichment methodologies to build large client databases of personal data for corporate use.

Completed Advanced Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst course/certification in November 2024.

Completed AI Security Engineer course/certification in November 2024.

Completed OSINT Professional course in September 2024.

Participated in CISSP study group in November 2024.

Completed Digital Journalist course in September 2023 (certificate expired October 2023).

Completed OSINT Specialist course in September 2023 (certificate expired December 2023).

Completed Specialist program in CyberSecurity Operations through the Cisco Networking Academy from 2018 to 2020.

Completed Google Digital Marketing Specialist program in August 2019.

Completed certifications including Certified Expert Penetration Tester (CEPT) and Certified Mobile and Web App Penetration Tester (CMWAPT).

Completed multiple TCM Security courses including External Pentest Playbook, Linux and Windows Privilege Escalation, and OSINT.

Completed Hacker track/practical labs on Hack The Box.

Completed Linux Specialist training with the Network Development Group.

Completed courses including Offensive Pentesting, CompTIA Pentest+, Web Fundamentals, and Python Fundamentals.

Completed Cyber Security Operations Specialist certification (Cisco).