Meli Tchouala Imelda
Penetration Tester — Web & API Security
Summary
[Placeholder] Penetration tester specializing in web application and API security. Combines network engineering background with hands-on vulnerability research, CTF experience, and technical writing.
Skills
Security
Penetration TestingAPI SecurityOWASP Top 10Vulnerability AssessmentJWT Analysis
Tools
Burp SuitePostmanffufhashcatNmapDocker
Technical
PythonBashLinuxAWSNetwork Protocols
Soft Skills
Technical WritingDocumentationStakeholder Communication
Experience
CEO & Co-founder
Traleor
[Placeholder] Co-founded no-code website builder and CMS platform.
- [Placeholder] Product strategy and technical documentation
- [Placeholder] Built SEO-friendly web platform for African SMBs
Chief Content Strategist
TechCulture Africa
[Placeholder] Content strategy for African tech narratives.
- [Placeholder] Editorial planning and technical content
- [Placeholder] Brand voice for tech and culture intersection
CyberGirls Fellow
Cybersafe Foundation
[Placeholder] Intensive fellowship from cybersecurity novice to penetration tester.
- [Placeholder] Hands-on penetration testing training
- [Placeholder] CTF challenges and security labs
Projects
Damn Vulnerable RESTaurant Assessment
[Placeholder] Full API security assessment from BOLA to root privilege escalation.
APIBOLAJWTRCE
vAPI OWASP Walkthrough Series
[Placeholder] Complete OWASP API Top 10 exploitation across 10 endpoints.
APIOWASPBurp Suite
Vulnerable Bank API Series
[Placeholder] Financial API assessment covering BOLA, mass assignment, and PCI DSS audit.
APIBOLAPCI DSS
Certifications
- [Placeholder] Network Engineering Certification — [Placeholder] Issuer (2022)
- CyberGirls Fellowship — Cybersafe Foundation (2023)
Education
- [Placeholder] Degree, Network Engineering — [Placeholder] University