About Me
Motivated and detail-oriented Cybersecurity and IT professional with hands-on experience in penetration testing, secure application development, and IT infrastructure.
I also go by the name darpwn.
Darpan Mahato
Cybersecurity Enthusiast
I am a motivated cybersecurity and IT professional with hands-on experience in penetration testing, secure application development, and IT infrastructure. I have developed practical skills through creating real-world applications including a comprehensive Clock In/Clock Out mobile app using React Native and Supabase, featuring employee time tracking, shift scheduling, and geofencing capabilities.
My approach combines technical expertise with practical application development experience. The Clock In/Clock Out app demonstrates my ability to implement secure authentication systems, role-based access control (Admin/Employee), real-time data synchronization, and mobile development best practices. The app includes advanced features like geofencing for location-based clock-in/out, shift calendar management, and real-time attendance dashboards.
I am committed to continuous learning and staying current with cybersecurity threats and modern development practices. My experience spans from mobile app development with React Native to backend services with Node.js and Supabase, ensuring secure and scalable solutions for real-world business needs.
Certifications & Education
Professional qualifications and academic background that inform my expertise.
Comprehensive 4-week hands-on cybersecurity bootcamp covering secure application development, penetration testing, and OWASP Top 10 protections.
Cyberops Associate certification, proves the expertise in essential cybersecurity skills, concepts, and technologies.
Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals demonstrate a functional understanding of security, compliance, and identity (SCI) across cloud-based and related Microsoft services.
Earners of this badge demonstrate that they can recognize, write, and debug Python code that will logically solve a problem.
Earners of this badge have taken the AWS Academy Cloud Foundations course.
Skills & Specializations
Core competencies and specialized knowledge areas in cybersecurity.
Penetration Testing
- Web Application Testing
- Network Infrastructure Testing
- Mobile Application Testing
- Social Engineering Assessments
- Red Team Operations
Security Architecture
- Zero Trust Architecture
- Cloud Security Design
- Network Security Design
- Identity & Access Management
- Secure SDLC Implementation
Incident Response
- Digital Forensics
- Malware Analysis
- Threat Hunting
- Incident Response Planning
- Breach Containment & Recovery
Professional Experience
My journey through the cybersecurity industry.
Cybersecurity Trainee - Industry Engagement
AusBiz Consulting Pty Ltd
Completed a comprehensive 4-week Cybersecurity Bootcamp with hands-on workshops and practical labs. Secured full-stack web applications using Next.js, Clerk, JWT, TLS, CORS, and Vercel. Applied OWASP Top 10 protections with WAFs (ArcJet), regex filters, and Edge Rules. Performed penetration testing using Kali Linux, Nmap, Nikto, Hydra, and SQLmap. Implemented MFA, Google OAuth, RBAC, and Essential 8 controls.
Cybersecurity Intern
Protozoa Host Pvt. Ltd., Kathmandu, Nepal
Worked on a live VDP with BugV to triage and report vulnerabilities. Recreated exploits and tested patches for validation. Used WHMCS for automation, billing, and support ticket handling. Collaborated with interns and developers to fix issues. Improved skills in communication, problem-solving, and research.