Hi 👋, I'm Darius Pavelescu, aka d4rpx1

Whoami

• I’m a penetration tester and full-stack web developer with a strong passion for reverse engineering applications and protocols, as well as uncovering security vulnerabilities in my free time.
• Currently publishing blogs on Cyber Security, Red Teaming, and CTFs, sharing insights and practical knowledge with the community.

Achievements

• Secured 3rd place as a team at DEF CON 2025 Red Alert ICS CTF
• Ranked 10th out of 22 finalists at the Romanian Cyber Security Challenge 2024 Finals
• Ranked 23rd out of 397 participants at the Romanian Cyber Security Challenge 2024 Qualifiers
• Achieved 1st place (team) at the Austrian Cyber Security Challenge Finals 2022
• Burp Suite Certified Practitioner
• OffSec Certified Professional
• OffSec Wireless Professional