Toyin Ayanleye

nulcell.github.io

ayanleyetoyin@outlook.com

nulcell

Toyin Ayanleye

nulcell

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Toyin Ayanleye

Lagos, Nigeria

+2349020674624

Interests

Cybersecurity , Application Security , Cloud Security , Python , Gaming

Skills

Languages and Frameworks: Python, JavaScript, C, C++, Bash, SQL

Toolsets/OS: Linux, Windows, GitHub, Git, Wireshark, Nessus, VMware, Metasploit, Burp Suite Pro, Docker, AWS

Technical Skills: Critical Thinking, DAST, SAST, PCI DSS v4, Vulnerability Remediation, Office 365, OWASP Top 10, SANS Top 20, Code Review

Hardware: Raspberry Pi, STM32 MCU, Arduino, Circuit Prototyping

Work

Data Engineer, AMMP Technologies B.V.

ammp.io

  • Led the management and maintenance of AWS-based data services and CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and CodePipeline
  • Developed and maintained a suite of Python libraries for internal applications and led data integrations with external APIs and data analysis tools
  • Conducted frequent log analysis to identify system states and potential areas for optimization, resulting in increased efficiency and cost savings
  • Implemented security checks into the CI/CD pipelines of core services, specifically our API, resulting in the identification and fixing of major security issues within our applications
  • Reduced AWS ECS cost by improving memory management, reducing compute waste, and migrating to ARM64 compute, resulting in a significant reduction in our infrastructure expenses

2022 - Present

Bug Bounty Hunter, HackerOne

nulcell.github.io

  • Conducted thorough analysis of frontend JavaScript to steal user credentials and API keys through a MITM attack due to a misconfigured login functionality
  • Successfully discovered and exploited XXE & SSRF vulnerabilities within a Java application to steal AWS access keys in a compute cluster by testing the API’s handling of non-JSON input data
  • Uncovered leaked API keys in live and archived pages, leading to complete control of all customer accounts and resulting in a significant payout through the bug bounty program
  • Collaborated with a team of highly skilled bug bounty hunters to test and secure a variety of web applications

2022 - Present

Cybersecurity Analyst, Tereta

  • Provided expert consultation on penetration tests for a range of clients in various industries
  • Assisted with PCI DSS v4 compliance checks for clients, ensuring their payment systems were secure and compliant
  • Conducted comprehensive vulnerability assessments and proposed effective remediation strategies to secure clients’ systems and data

2022 - 2022

Application Security Engineer, Security Contractor

  • Discovered exposed /.git directories via direct IP address access and successfully dumped source code, leading to the identification of multiple vulnerabilities during analysis
  • Exploited leaked credentials to gain code execution through a successful phpMyAdmin SQL injection attack, me to compromise other domains hosted on the server
  • Compromised an insurance admin portal containing sensitive client data through the exploitation of misconfigured redirects and IDORs
  • Discovered and exploited SQL injection and SSRF vulnerabilities, exposing internal systems and information of a major Nigerian government organization
  • Accessed the WordPress Admin page through the reuse of passwords and weak credentials, then gaining code execution by uploading a malicious WordPress plugin, leading to the identification of multiple vulnerabilities when analyzing the source code on the server

2021 - 2022

Intern/Tutor, Linux Professional Institute Innovation Hub

lpihub.org

  • AWS Solutions Architect Training
  • Trained students in cybersecurity
  • I served as technical support for hosted events

2021 - 2021

Education

University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria

B.Sc, Electrical & Electronics Engineering

2017 - 2022

Activities

Team Member, M4xH3dr00m

Nigerian Ethical Hacking group

2021

Cybersecurity Lead, Google Developer Student Club - University of Ibadan

Training students who want to get into the field of Cybersecurity

2021 - 2022

Awards

Cyber Talents Nationals CTF Nigeria - 1st Place, , 2021

Cyber Talents' Annual CTF National for Nigeria to qualify for Africa and Middle-East Challenge

American Business Council Cybersecurity CTF - 2nd Place, , 2021

A CTF hosted by The American Business Council Nigeria for Cybersecurity Professionals

References

Available upon request