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Orkhan Khalafi

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I’m an offensive-security and cyber instructor with a strong background in penetration testing, Active Directory security, and hands-on lab training.

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I’m an offensive-security and cyber instructor with a strong background in penetration testing, Active Directory security, and hands-on lab training. I’ve delivered web and network security instruction, guided students through real attack-and-defense scenarios, and trained learners on OWASP Top 10, OWASP-aligned reporting, and practical exploit workflows.

I also bring solid IT support and systems administration experience—covering Windows/Linux administration, network troubleshooting, and security tooling such as Burp Suite, Metasploit, Wireshark, BloodHound, Mimikatz, Hashcat, and Nessus. I’m a fast learner who stays detail-oriented and collaborative, with a focus on helping others build reliable real-world security skills.

  • 3 years' experience
  • Joined August 2026

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Government
  • Professional Services
  • Computers & Electronics
  • Other

Work experience· 5 roles

IT Specialist / Cyber Security Support & AdministrationJan 2026 – Mar 2026 · 3 mos

Provided IT support and administration including hardware/software troubleshooting, virtualization, remote support, user support workflows, and security-focused system and network troubleshooting. Worked with infrastructure tools and documentation workflows using systems administration and support best practices.

Cyber Security SpecialistSep 2025 – Mar 2026 · 7 mos

Specialized in penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and cybersecurity instruction while also supporting system administration and network infrastructure troubleshooting across Windows/Linux and Active Directory environments.

Cyber Security Instructor · LA Academy, Baku, AzerbaijanFeb 2024 – Jun 2025 · 1 yr 5 mos

Delivered cybersecurity and penetration testing training programs, teaching reconnaissance, enumeration, exploitation, and structured reporting methodologies. Conducted practical lab sessions across Windows, Linux, and Active Directory, and supported students through real-world scenarios and hands-on exercises focused on web application security and network penetration testing.

Cyber Security Instructor · Xploit Academy Blue Team / Offensive Security ProgramsSep 2022 – Jun 2022
Cyber Security Instructor (Penetration Testing Core Academy, Blue Team / Red Team) · Digital Security Instructor Academy (D.S.I.A), Baku, AzerbaijanSep 2020 – Jun 2022 · 1 yr 10 mos

Education· 5

Bachelor · Sumgait State University2030 – 2026
IT Specialist (System & Network Administration) Certificate · Xploit Academy2030 – 2026
Junior Penetration Tester (eJPT) Certificate · eLearnSecurity2030 – 2026
Red Team Operations & Offensive Security Course · Xploit Academy2030 – 2026

Certifications and awards

Microsoft Certified Professional / Solutions Associate (mentioned skills; certification name not specified)2030 – 2026
eJPT (Junior Penetration Tester)2030 – 2026

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