Skip to content
~/artem zhyla

Experience

Artem Pasichnyk

Security Engineer | AppSec & Mobile | DevSec | Web & Infra Security | Software Developer

[email protected]Barcelona, SpainLinkedInGitHub

01Profile

Technical Security Engineer with strong expertise in application security, mobile assessments (Android/iOS), web security, infrastructure hardening, and Kubernetes security. Former full-stack engineer with deep understanding of real-world development, CI/CD, and cloud pipelines.

I thrive in environments where I can debug, break, fix, automate and investigate, not in endless meetings. Looking for a highly technical role focused on engineering, analysis, and solving real problems.

02Core skills

Software Development & Deployment

  • Go, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python — scripting and security analysis automation
  • CI/CD & DevSecOps: pipeline security (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI)
  • Containerization & orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes

Offensive Security / Analysis

  • Mobile security (Frida, Objection, reverse engineering, SSL pinning bypass)
  • Web application security (OWASP ASVS/WSTG)
  • Kubernetes security (RBAC, misconfigurations, privileged containers)
  • Infrastructure: Windows/Linux hardening, SMB/RDP analysis
  • Exploitation, threat modeling

Engineering & Automation

  • Cloud security testing: AWS, Azure, GCP
  • Automated tooling for recurring assessment workflows
  • Scripted reconnaissance and reporting pipelines

Tools & Technologies

  • Burp Suite Pro, mitmproxy
  • Frida scripting, JADX, apktool
  • Docker, Kubernetes
  • AWS (IAM, VPC, ECS, Private CA)
  • Azure (ROADtools, AzureHound, Stormspotter, MicroBurst)
  • GCP (ScoutSuite, Prowler)
  • Linux (advanced), Windows (advanced)

03Experience

  1. Penetration Tester

    NCC Group · Manchester (Remote)

    Mar 2022 — Present

    • Web, mobile, cloud, and infrastructure penetration testing
    • Kubernetes configuration reviews and RBAC permissions analysis
    • Hardening recommendations and remediation guidance
    • Technical deep-dives, scripting, and exploit development
    • Detailed reporting for engineering teams

  2. Fullstack Developer

    TopDoctors · Barcelona

    Jun 2019 — Mar 2022

    • Backend in Go, frontend in Vue.js
    • DevOps pipelines and secure integrations
    • Secure API design and implementation

  3. Fullstack Developer

    Amaris Consulting · Barcelona

    Jan 2017 — May 2019

    Working from client facilities, Axa Group Solutions office at World Trade Center.

    • Development of the frontend with ReactJS and Angular
    • Backend development with NodeJS
    • Usage of Scrum methodology

  4. Fullstack Developer

    WheelHub · Barcelona

    Sep 2016 — Oct 2016

    Consulting company, in-house development for clients.

    • Developed projects with WordPress CMS
    • Managed to create REST APIs with NodeJS

  5. Fullstack Developer

    ZapTV Media · Barcelona

    Jan 2016 — Oct 2016

    Digital TV guide provider.

    • Migrated old project to Ruby on Rails backend
    • Enhanced frontend with ReactJS

  6. Fullstack Developer

    Kiderin · Barcelona

    Nov 2015 — Jan 2016

    Solo developer in a newly created startup.

    • Development of the idea with a PHP web framework
    • Brainstorming solutions for different problems
    • Facing day-to-day uncertainty

  7. Fullstack Developer

    Social Labs · Barcelona

    2011 — 2012

    Consulting company, in-house development for clients. Mostly worked with JavaScript.

    • JavaScript applications for B2B and B2C clients

04Education

  • 2013 — 2015

    Development of Multiplatform Applications

    IES Esteve Terrades i Illa, Cornellà de Llobregat

  • 2010 — 2012

    Microcomputer Systems and Networks

    IES Olorda, Sant Feliu de Llobregat

05Certifications

  • Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)
  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
  • eJPT — Junior Penetration Tester

06Languages

  • Ukrainian
  • Russian
  • Spanish
  • Catalan
  • English