# About Me
Hi, I'm Mykyta Chursin 👋
A Software Developer - Security Engineer - AI Enthusiast.
## Bio
Hi, I’m Mykyta Chursin, a Computer Science with Cybersecurity student at University of Southampton.
I’m a software developer with experience in web application development, from simple landing pages to complex e-commerce platforms built with React, TypeScript, and Node.js. I also work with Python, Java, and C, and I continuously expand my technical skill set.
My long-term goal is to become a security engineer. I’m focused on understanding how data flows through systems, how protocols enable communication, and where weaknesses appear.
I’m currently pursuing the HTB CJCA certification, strengthening my knowledge in penetration testing methodologies, reconnaissance, exploitation, privilege escalation, network traffic analysis, and SIEM-based log analysis.
## Skills & Tools
- Web application development (React, TypeScript, Node.js)
- Backend development fundamentals
- Python, Java, C
- Networking fundamentals & protocol understanding
- Penetration testing methodologies
- Reconnaissance & information gathering
- Manual & automated exploitation
- Windows & Linux privilege escalation
- Network traffic analysis
- Security monitoring & log analysis
- SIEM-assisted analysis (Elastic)