Zaid Mukaddam

Zaid Mukaddam is a self-taught developer and ethical hacker from Mumbai, India.12 He currently works as a VAPT (Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing) Intern at ControlCase, a global provider of cybersecurity and compliance services.13 In this role, he is responsible for conducting vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on web applications and networks.12

Professional Background

Zaid began his journey in coding at the age of 15 in 2019.2 He has since developed a passion for software development and cybersecurity. His professional experience includes:

• VAPT Intern at ControlCase: December 2023 - May 2024 (6 months)3
• Chief of Tech at Skinvincible AI: November 2023 - present1

Education and Skills

Zaid is pursuing a BTech in Cyber Security.4 He describes himself as an indie developer and has experience in:

• Ethical hacking
• Full-stack development
• Web development
• TypeScript5

Personal Interests and Philosophy

Zaid is driven by curiosity and enjoys creating, exploring new ideas, and continuously seeking knowledge.2 He appreciates good design and polished experiences, considering himself an indie maker at heart. Zaid values simplicity in both work and life, which is often reflected in his creative output.2

Projects and Achievements

• Working on Skinvincible, an AI-powered healthtech startup aimed at democratizing dermatology1
• Has launched indie projects and self-published apps2
• 2x Hackathon Winner4

Zaid Mukaddam's LinkedIn profile can be found under the username "zaidmukaddam".34