About
Hi, I’m Salmon Kumar
Cybersecurity Engineer | Penetration Tester | Aspiring Red Teamer
- Specializing in Network, Web, and API Penetration Testing.
- Performing vulnerability assessments, security research, and delivering actionable reports.
- Proficient in Linux, Bash scripting, workflow automation, and secure coding practices.
- Currently at Talrop, securing applications, networks, and infrastructure through VAPT.
- Aspiring Red Teamer, exploring advanced offensive security techniques and threat simulations.
🎓 Education
Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and Engineering
SCAD College of Engineering and Technology
2020 – 2024 | CGPA: 7.8/10
Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) – Maths Biology
Amir Jamal Higher Secondary School
2019 – 2020
Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
🚀 Skills
- Penetration Testing: Network, Web, API, Mobile (Android), Secure Code Review, Cloud Security (AWS Basics)
- Tools & Frameworks: Burp Suite, Nmap, Nessus, Wireshark, Postman, Metasploit, OWASP ZAP, Docker, Git
- Programming & Scripting: Python, Bash, JavaScript, C, SQL
- Security Research: Vulnerability Analysis, OSINT, Exploit Development, Threat Modeling, CTF Challenges
- Professional Skills: Security Report Writing, Agile Workflows, Developer Collaboration
💼 Experience
- Talrop – Cybersecurity Engineer (Jan 2025 – Present)
- Conducting penetration testing and vulnerability assessments on networks, web apps, and APIs.
- Performing endpoint security hardening and simulating real-world attack scenarios.
- Researching emerging threats and delivering detailed security reports with remediation steps.
- Talrop – Full Stack Developer Intern (May 2024 – Dec 2024)
- Designed and maintained web applications with a focus on secure coding practices.
- Collaborated on backend APIs, database management, and deployment processes.
- Worked in agile workflows, gaining strong hands-on experience in debugging and development.
📄 Resume
Download my resume: Resume PDF
Last Updated: [May 2025]
🤝 Let’s Connect
I’m always interested in collaborating on security research projects, participating in CTF teams, or discussing offensive security techniques. Whether you’re looking for a penetration tester, security researcher, or just want to talk cybersecurity, feel free to reach out!
📧 Email: salmonkumar1337@gmail.com
💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mrrockettt
🐙 GitHub: github.com/MrRockettt
🐦 X (Twitter): twitter.com/mr_rockettt
📸 Instagram: instagram.com/mr_rockettt
“Security is not a product, but a process.” - Bruce Schneier