About Me

About Me

I’m André Loras Leite, an Application Security Engineer and Cyber Security Consultant based in Porto, Portugal. I hold an MSc in Computer Science and Engineering from Instituto Superior Técnico - ULisboa, where I specialized in Artificial Intelligence & Distributed Systems.

With extensive experience in penetration testing, secure software development, and DevSecOps, I help organizations build and maintain secure systems. I’m passionate about bridging the gap between security and development, ensuring that security is integrated throughout the software development lifecycle.

Core Expertise

Application Security:

• Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Assessment
• Threat Modeling & Threat Intelligence
• Security Testing and Code Analysis (SAST & DAST)
• DevSecOps and Tooling
• Secure Software Development Lifecycle

Cyber Security:

• Network Security & Infrastructure Hardening
• Incident Response and Forensics
• Governance, Compliance and Risk Assessment (ISO 27001:2022)
• Bug Bounty Hunting
• Cryptography

Technologies & Tools:

• Languages: Python, Java, C, C#, Ruby, JavaScript
• Frameworks: Django, TensorFlow, PyTorch
• Security Tools: BurpSuite, Kali Linux
• Cloud & DevOps: Azure, Docker, Automation
• Data Science & AI

Education

MSc in Computer Science and Engineering (2020-2022)
Instituto Superior Técnico - ULisboa
Focus: Artificial Intelligence & Distributed Systems

BSc in Informatics Engineering / Computer Science (2015-2019)
University of Coimbra, Department of Informatics Engineering

Certifications

• Junior Penetration Tester - INE Security (May 2024 - May 2027)
  Credential ID: 102973475

• Lead Implementing and Lead Auditing ISO/IEC 27001:2022 - BSI (Nov 2022)
  Credential ID: ENR-01203631

• Sailpoint IdentityIQ Administrator and Implementer Training - SailPoint (Nov 2022)

• Human Research - Data or Specimens Only Research - CITI Program (Jul 2021)
  Credential ID: 43482280

Soft Skills

• Problem Solving & Analytics
• Communication & Coordination
• Creativity & Innovation
• Ethics & Integrity
• Confidence & Flexibility
• Integration & Team Collaboration

CTF & Security Platforms

I actively participate in Capture The Flag competitions and maintain profiles on leading security platforms:

TryHackMe Profile: tryhackme.com/p/Kalinka420

Interests

When I’m not securing applications or diving into AI research, you can find me:

• 🌊 Surfing and Deep Diving
• 📚 Reading about emerging technologies
• 🎵 Enjoying music
• ⭐ Exploring astronomy
• 🚩 Participating in CTF competitions

Feel free to explore my work and reach out if you’d like to collaborate on security initiatives or discuss AI research!