Yusuff

Founder & Lead Developer

Jan 2025 - Present • 1 yr 10 mos

Founded, architected, and launched a live production grade dating and social platform from concept to deployment. Built the entire platform end-to-end: database design, back-end logic, responsive web front-end, and a companion Android application. Key achievements: • Engineered real-time one-to-one voice and video calling with end-to-end encryption • Implemented biometric identity verification (face-scan + ID matching) with anti-fraud and anti-catfishing checks • Built a full monetization layer: tiered subscriptions (Free/Plus/Gold), in-app coin economy, virtual gifting, and secure payment checkout • Applied strong security engineering: password hashing, session management, SQL injection and XSS prevention, encrypted messaging, and GDPR-compliant data handling • Reduced manual oversight by automating key operational workflows Technical stack: PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, WebSocket, REST APIs, Android, Payment Gateways

Cybersecurity & Programming Trainee

Dec 2022 - Present • 3 yrs 11 mos

Participating in structured, hands-on development spanning cybersecurity, secure systems, networking, ethical hacking, and programming. Key responsibilities: • Conduct controlled reconnaissance, vulnerability assessment, port scanning, and enumeration using Nmap, Wireshark, Burp Suite, and Metasploit • Analyze security findings, document weaknesses, and develop practical mitigation recommendations • Build and test automation and security scripts using Python, C++, and Power-Shell • Practice malware analysis, reverse-engineering, and code-review techniques to understand attack paths • Collaborate with a mentor on ongoing real-world security projects