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ziya abdullayev

@ziyaabdullayev

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Aspiring cybersecurity specialist focused on ethical hacking and penetration testing.

Azerbaijan

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking entry-level cybersecurity roles focused on hands-on penetration testing, learning-focused teams, mentorship, and opportunities to grow technical expertise.

I am an aspiring cybersecurity specialist with formal training and a strong interest in ethical hacking and penetration testing since my school days.

I completed a Cybersecurity course at Codelandia IT School and Software Center (January–May 2024) and graduated with distinction, and I am participating in a 4-month training program to improve my cybersecurity knowledge.

I have earned certifications and recognitions including eJPTv2 (eLearnSecurity Junior Penetration Tester), TryHackMe Top 4%, and being a Technest winner in 2024 and 2025, demonstrating both hands-on skill and competitive achievement.

My technical toolkit includes penetration testing tools (Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, SQLmap, John the Ripper, Dirsearch), programming (Python, HTML, CSS), networking and protocols (OSI model, TCP/IP, Wireshark, Cisco Packet Tracer), and experience with Kali Linux, Windows, and Ubuntu.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Cybersecurity Program Participant

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Technest

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 9 months)

Won the Technest cybersecurity program (2023–2027 cohort) and participated in program activities to deepen cybersecurity knowledge and practical skills.

Ethical Hacking Penetration Testing Networking Linux Security Tools Problem Solving

Cybersecurity Trainee

Codelandia IT School and Software Center

Jan 2024 - May 2024 (4 months)

Completed an intensive cybersecurity course (Jan 2024–May 2024) with distinction, practicing ethical hacking and penetration testing tools and completing hands-on labs to improve practical security skills.