Ernando Myrtaj
firec0de
Ernando Myrtaj
firec0de
Resume
Experience
May 2023 - Present
Cybersecurity Consultant
Freelance
  • Applied expertise in ethical hacking, operating systems, networking, social engineering, and vulnerability
    assessment to strengthen digital security.
  • Conducted thorough penetration testing and vulnerability assessments for clients.
  • Identified and mitigated multiple critical security risks.
  • Conducted a digital forensics investigation, identified the cause and method of the attack, and the affected files.
Jun 2024 - Aug 2024
Penetration Testing Internship
INSURIX SL
  • Conducted vulnerability assessments and penetration testing reducing potential attack vectors.
  • Utilized Kali Linux, Nmap, and Metasploit to identify and address critical security vulnerabilities.
  • Collaborated with IT teams to implement corrective measures, enhancing overall security posture.
  • Contributed to technical documentation and strengthened skills in ethical hacking and network security.
Penetration Tester
Oct 2022 - Dec 2022
Penetration Tester
Leexi.Ai - BE
  • Collaborated with a team of eight to conduct a successful security analysis for Leexi.
  • Executed a course project involving web application penetration testing, external penetration testing, phishing, and
    compliance.
  • Performed vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and address security weaknesses.
Developer
2018-2020
Developer
Freelance
  • Applied object-oriented programming skills and software design patterns to develop and maintain applications.
  • Utilized expertise in Linux, Java, JavaScript, SQL, and PHP for application development.
  • Leveraged skills in web design and CMS integration to enhance application functionality and user experience.
Education
Master in Cybersecurity
2024
Master in Cybersecurity
Université libre de Bruxelles - BE

Forensics and Reverse Engineering, Human factors in Information Security, Network Security,Computer System Security, Secure Software Design and Web Security, Case studies in Security Strategies, Management of Security

Bachelor in Software Engineering
2020
Bachelor in Software Engineering
Canadian Institute of Technology - AL

Computer Communication & Networks, Engineering Fundamentals, Software Project Management, Security Engineering, Software Architecture and Systems, Database Systems

2023
Certified Junior Penetration Tester
eLearnSecurity

This certification covered essential penetration testing skills and concepts, including Assessment
Methodologies and Enterprise Auditing with Host, Network, and Web Application Penetration
Testing.

Certificate
2024
Practical Cybersecurity for IT Professionals
International Institute of Business Analysis™ (IIBA®)

Hands-on course focused on protecting Windows and Linux systems from cyberattacks, including deploying antivirus protection, firewalls, and using Nessus for network scanning. Developed skills in identifying vulnerabilities, combating application-level threats, and monitoring network activity.

Certificate
2024
Stealth Penetration Testing with Advanced Enumeration
2024
Penetration Testing Web Apps with Kali and Burp Suite
2024
Advanced Pen Testing Techniques for Active Directory
2024
Career Essentials in Cybersecurity by Microsoft
Honors & Awards
2024
CSCBE Expert
CyberSecurity Challange Belgium

Among the 10% most skilled teams.

Easily passed the finals and made it to the Expert Challanges. #signcryption

Scoreboard
2023
CSCBE Finalist
CyberSecurity Challange Belgium

Among the 20% most skilled teams. Achieved Top 10 in the Qualifiers and Top 30 on the finals. #stacksUponStacks

Scoreboard
Web Design Principles Certificate
2019
Web Design Principles Certificate
Gold Center, Tirana - AL

Skills acquired: Bootstrap, Adobe Photoshop, Web Design, Networking, WordPress, HTML/CSS, Testing, Troubleshooting

Certificate
Skills
  • Penetration Testing
  • Metasploit
  • Digital Forensics
  • Social Engineering
  • Java
  • Python
  • Wordpress
  • SQL
  • Kali Linux
  • Burp Suite
  • Nmap
  • Autopsy
  • Bash
  • Volatility 3
  • VBScript
  • OSINT
Languages
  • Albanian
  • English
  • Italian
  • French
  • German