PAWAN POUDEL
Cybersecurity-focused Computer Science student with hands-on experience in network reconnaissance, vulnerability research, reverse engineering and security assessment.
Building practical security skills through research, experimentation and real systems.
I am a Computer Science student with a strong specialization in cybersecurity. My focus lies in offensive security, network security, vulnerability research, and reverse engineering. I believe in learning by doing—dissecting systems to understand their inner workings and uncovering potential weaknesses.
Independent Security Research
Hands-on research involving network analysis, reverse engineering, vulnerability discovery and security assessment.
Nokia GPON Router
Reverse Engineering & Security ResearchReverse engineered the authentication flow of a Nokia G-0425G-B GPON router and analyzed its web application, authentication mechanisms and backend APIs.
- RSA + AES authentication
- 108+ API endpoints
- JavaScript analysis
- CSRF-related weaknesses
- Legacy SSH configuration
- TR-069 analysis
Campus Network Security Assessment
Independent Research — IIMS CollegePerformed passive reconnaissance and security analysis of a campus Wi-Fi environment and documented weaknesses in authentication, client isolation and network exposure.
- HTTP captive portal
- 200+ visible devices
- Client isolation weaknesses
- MD5 + hardcoded salt
- Network infrastructure mapping
- DNS tunneling PoC
Phishing Campaign Analysis
BigMart Impersonation — Independent Security ResearchInvestigated a BigMart impersonation phishing campaign, reverse engineered its mobile-focused application and mapped associated infrastructure.
- JavaScript obfuscation
- Domain analysis
- Hosting infrastructure
- Tracking infrastructure
- WhatsApp/Telegram distribution
- Abuse reporting
ISP TR-069 Security Research
Independent ResearchAnalyzed router firmware and TR-069 management configuration to investigate authentication and management-channel security.
- Firmware analysis
- ACS configuration
- Credential exposure
- HTTP management channel
- Shared credential risk
- Responsible disclosure
Technical Projects
FreeLedger
Blockchain-Based Freelance Escrow PlatformA blockchain-based freelance escrow platform designed to manage freelance contracts, milestones, payments and disputes using smart contracts and decentralized storage.
- Wallet authentication (SIWE/MetaMask)
- Smart contract escrow (GigEscrow.sol)
- Milestone management
- Dispute resolution system
- TOTP 2FA + backup codes
- Rate limiting (Redis)
- Blockchain event listener
- REST API
- IPFS storage & pinning
- Docker deployment
Technical Skills
Cybersecurity
Networking
Security Tools
Programming
Infrastructure
Hands-on Security Experience
Independent Security Research
View Research Areas
- Router Reverse Engineering
- Network Security Assessment
- Phishing Infrastructure Analysis
- TR-069 Research
Education
Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons) — Cyber Security
IIMS College, Kathmandu, Nepal · Affiliated with Taylor's UniversityRelevant Coursework
Currently Learning
Let's Talk Security.
I'm currently looking for opportunities to grow through hands-on cybersecurity work, security research and offensive security projects.