shawon mir
@shawonmir
Senior Penetration Tester with expertise in vulnerability assessments.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated Security Professional with hands-on experience in vulnerability assessments and penetration testing across various platforms, including web, network, system, and mobile. My passion lies in discovering zero-day vulnerabilities and effectively communicating risks to enhance organizational security posture. I have a proven track record of leading and mentoring junior testers while promoting secure development practices.
Throughout my career, I have successfully performed black-box, gray-box, and white-box penetration testing, developed automation scripts for efficient testing workflows, and conducted both dynamic and static analysis for web and mobile applications. My experience includes working with diverse teams to assess AWS-based cloud infrastructures and implement security measures, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and translating technical risks into business language for leadership.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Penetration Tester (Remote)
New Day Ventures(USA), LLC
Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 6 months)
Conducted secure code reviews (SAST) and complemented them with manual tests via Burp Suite. Led penetration testing engagements end-to-end, from scoping to final report delivery.
CyberSecurity Engineer
AISE Technologies Ltd
Jan 2023 - Dec 2025 (2 years 11 months)
Performed enterprise risk assessments and ensured compliance with regulatory standards. Conducted internal and external penetration testing, identifying real-world attack vectors.
Senior Penetration Tester (Remote)
New Day Ventures(USA), LLC
Jan 2022 - Dec 2025 (3 years 11 months)
Identified misconfigurations, outdated services, and exploitable vulnerabilities across bdREN's internal academic networks and internet-facing systems using tools like Nmap and Nessus. Performed black-box and gray-box penetration tests on bdREN infrastructure to simulate threat actor behavior and assess firewall policies.
Senior Penetration Tester
BijoyTech IT Ltd
Jan 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 11 months)
Performed black-box, gray-box, and white-box penetration testing on web applications, systems, networks, and mobile platforms. Created security test plans and developed automation scripts for efficient testing workflows.
Penetration Testing Trainer
CodersTrust Bangladesh
Jan 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 11 months)
Provided cybersecurity training and hands-on penetration testing training. Mentored CEH and OSCP aspirants.
Cybersecurity Specialist & Penetration Tester
Upwork.com
Jan 2020 - Dec 2025 (5 years 11 months)
Delivered over 100 penetration testing projects globally, focusing on OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities. Identified critical flaws in authentication, input validation, and session handling.
Ethical Hacking Trainer
eShikhon.com
Jan 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 11 months)
Provided hands-on training and mentorship for CEH and OSCP aspirants. Focused on practical skills for ethical hacking.
Cybersecurity Trainer
Bangladesh Computer Council-BCC
Delivered government-conducted cybersecurity training on digital forensics and offensive security. Provided hands-on penetration testing training.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Green University of Bangladesh
BSc in Computer Science and Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering
Pursued a Bachelor of Science degree focusing on Computer Science and Engineering. The curriculum covered fundamental and advanced topics in the field.
Govt. Rajbari Technical School and College
Diploma in Engineering, Computer Science
Completed a Diploma in Engineering with a specialization in Computer Science. Gained foundational knowledge and practical skills in computer science.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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