Professional Experience
Leading cybersecurity advisory and architecture for multiple organizations, providing expertise in HTP compliance, blockchain/crypto security assessments, and OWASP security training.
Crypto consulting serving ~60% of HTP residents in Belarus with penetration testing, audits, and regulatory compliance
5+ years of Fiverr-based consulting specializing in infrastructure vulnerability management and VPN solutions
OWASP trainer delivering high-quality security testing methodology to IT professionals and organizations
Directed strategic growth and operational excellence of cybersecurity division, scaling team from 1 specialist to 12+ professionals generating $1M+ revenue with controlled costs under $200K annually.
Built team from zero achieving 100+ projects/year with 60% recurring clients
Optimized internal processes and infrastructure, achieving 48-hour response for client requests
Implemented ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA, SOC2, CCPA/GDPR compliance frameworks for enterprise clients
Developed AI-driven security automation initiatives reducing manual workload and improving efficiency
Enhanced pre-sales processes and technical documentation, achieving high conversion rates from leads to projects
Established KPI-based performance review system and refined team distribution (commercial vs. bench allocation)
Led cybersecurity services expansion, overseeing documentation development, service offerings, and technical team leadership with focus on pre-sales and compliance projects.
Managed team of 6+ specialists across penetration testing and vulnerability assessment projects
Delivered security solutions for international banks, telecoms, e-commerce, and healthcare organizations
Executed SOC2, HIPAA, PCI DSS, GDPR compliance projects and authored presentations for industry webinars
Architected cloud security assessments (AWS) and comprehensive vulnerability assessment methodologies
Developed commercial penetration testing direction from ground level, implementing security infrastructure, and building high-performing technical team while managing complex client engagements.
Initiated penetration testing service line resulting in hundreds of successful projects and client engagements
Implemented enterprise security infrastructure: IDS/IPS, 2FA, DLP, and SIEM solutions
Executed black-box, white-box, and grey-box penetration tests on web, mobile, and network infrastructure
Provided security incident investigation and forensic analysis services to enterprise clients
Architected team training programs and internal knowledge base for continuous capability improvement
Conducted offensive security assessments and guided internal security infrastructure development including SIEM, MDM, and IDS implementations.
Executed commercial penetration testing projects (black-box, white-box, grey-box methodologies)
Implemented SIEM, monitoring, MDM, and IDS solutions; managed security incident investigations
Developed SIEM detection rules and security response procedures for enterprise environments
Managed WPEngine hosting infrastructure with focus on monitoring, troubleshooting, automation, and client consulting.
System monitoring, issue resolution, configuration management, and Linux automation scripting
SIEM administration and security monitoring with focus on threat detection, incident response, and audit compliance (SOX, ITIL/COBIT).