Senior Cybersecurity Researcher with specialized expertise in RF/SDR security, malware analysis, and reverse engineering. Bridging Electronics & Communication Engineering with offensive security to solve critical vulnerabilities at the hardware and protocol level.
Clearance: ECE/Signals Intelligence background | Expertise Level: Professional | Status: Available for enterprise contracts
| Domain | Specialization | Proficiency |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive Security | Malware Analysis, Vulnerability Research, Exploit Development | Expert ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| RF/SDR Security | HackRF, GNU Radio, Satellite Comms, Signal Analysis | Expert ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Reverse Engineering | Binary Analysis, Disassembly, Debugging, Protocol Analysis | Expert ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Hardware Security | Side-channel Attacks, Firmware Extraction, Hardware Hacking | Advanced ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Systems Engineering | Linux Internals, Kernel Exploitation, System Hardening | Advanced ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Automation & DevOps | n8n, CI/CD, Infrastructure, Workflow Design | Advanced ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
🔐 Reverse Engineering & Malware Analysis
✓ Static & Dynamic Analysis — APT-grade malware profiling, behavioral analysis, binary diffing
✓ Advanced Disassembly — Complex control flow recovery, anti-analysis techniques, polymorphic malware
✓ Exploit Development — Zero-day research, vulnerability chaining, privilege escalation
✓ Code Auditing — Firmware analysis, protocol vulnerabilities, hidden backdoors
✓ Tools Mastery — Ghidra (plugin development), IDA Pro (scripting), x64dbg, debuggers
📡 RF/SDR & Signal Security
✓ Signal Intelligence — Frequency mapping, modulation analysis, signal classification
✓ Satellite Communications — SATCOM protocol analysis, encryption assessment, jamming/spoofing research
✓ HackRF Operations — Custom firmware, hardware modifications, signal injection attacks
✓ GNU Radio Development — Custom flowgraph design, signal processing, automated analysis pipelines
✓ Spectrum Security — Unauthorized transmission detection, protocol fuzzing, ISM band exploitation
⚙️ Systems & Hardware Security
✓ Kernel Exploitation — Privilege escalation, SMEP/SMAP bypass, exploit development
✓ Hardware Hacking — JTAG/SWD exploitation, firmware extraction, chip-level access
✓ Side-Channel Attacks — Timing analysis, power analysis, cache exploitation
✓ Linux Hardening — SELinux policy, AppArmor, kernel module analysis
✓ IoT Security — Embedded systems auditing, supply chain attacks, bootloader analysis
🚀 Development & Automation
✓ Python Expertise — Security tools development, malware analysis scripts, data processing
✓ Offensive Programming — C/C++ exploit development, assembly-level control, raw socket programming
✓ Automation Pipelines — n8n workflows, CI/CD integration, automated testing & deployment
✓ Infrastructure — Docker containerization, Kubernetes concepts, secure environment setup
✓ 3D Visualization — Blender scripting, complex animations, technical visualization
| Credential | Authority | Status |
|---|---|---|
| ECE Foundation | University | ✅ Completed |
| Security Clearance | Hardware & Signals | ✅ Ready |
| CTF Competitions | Global | 🏅 Participant |
| Bug Bounty Programs | Multiple Platforms | 🔴 Active |
| Security Research | Ongoing | 🔴 Publishing |
| Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Remote Work | Full-time / Contract / Project-based |
| Security Projects | Penetration Testing, Code Audits, Vulnerability Research |
| RF/SDR Work | Signal Analysis, SATCOM Security, Hardware Testing |
| Research | Published work in cybersecurity & signals intelligence |
| Response Time | 24-48 hours for inquiries |
Actively Collaborating With: Security Teams | Research Institutions | Enterprise Security Teams | Hardware Manufacturers
Published On: GitHub | Security Repositories | Research Platforms
Areas of Focus: Cybersecurity | RF/SDR | Reverse Engineering | Hardware Security | Satellite Communications
"A system is only secure if it can resist adversarial intent at every layer — from signals to silicon to software. Responsible offense drives better defense."
© 2024 Firaol Lulu | Senior Security Researcher | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Status: Available | Response Time: 24-48 hours | Timezone: EAT (UTC+3)