ISAAC PEREZ MARTEY
Cybersecurity Researcher
Accra
Summary
I am a passionate cybersecurity researcher and CTF enthusiast with strong experience in building vulnerable machines, penetration testing, and offensive security techniques. Through hands-on projects and active participation in platforms like Hack the Box and Try Hack Me, I have developed practical skills in identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities. I have contributed to the cybersecurity community by creating realistic CTF challenges and conducting CVE research. I am committed to driving digital safety, empowering others through training and mentorship, and continuously advancing my knowledge. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from the University of Cape Coast and multiple professional certifications, which support my dedication to building secure, resilient systems in an ever-evolving threat landscape.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
National Service Personnel (Cyber Security)
Amalitech
Accra
11.2025 - Current
- Participated in hands-on training and conducted internal application penetration testing and security assessments for the cybersecurity team.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
CTF Challenge Builder & Vulnerable Machine Creator
Haad TC
05.2025 - 11.2025
- Designed over 10 vulnerable machines used by 100+ learners globally.
- Created challenges covering OWASP Top 10, privilege escalation, and network security.
- Used Docker to build safe, reproducible lab environments.
Cybersecurity Intern
Hacktify
02.2025 - 03.2025
- Conducted penetration testing and participated in CTF challenges, producing security reports focused on vulnerability assessment and exploitation.
- Conducted vulnerability assessments on applications and systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
University of Cape Coast
01.2025
High school or equivalent - undefined
Akuse Methodist Senior High
01.2021
Skills
- Building CTF challenges
- Active Directory penetration testing
- Researching CVEs
- Analyzing cyber attacks
- Using Docker
- Developing exploits in Python
- Web security
- Scripting
- Automation
- Facilitating trainings
- Mentoring beginners
- Nmap
- Burp Suite
- Metasploit
- Wireshark
- Gobuster
- Hydra
- SQLi
- XSS
- CSRF
- IDOR
- Packet analysis
- Python
- C
- Bash
- Kali Linux
- Ubuntu
- Windows Server
- Windows
- Containerization
Certification
- Certified API Red Team Analyst, CWL
- Certified Web Red Team Analyst, CWL
- Certified Network Security Practitioner (CNSP), SecOps
- Certified Penetration Testing Specialist (CPTS), HackTheBox
- Certified Web Exploitation Specialist (CWES), HackTheBox
- Google Cybersecurity Certificate, Coursera/Google, 2024
- Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS
- Certified Red Team Analyst, CWL
Accomplishments
- Ranked #2 on Hack the Box Ghana (2025)
- 4th Place - BREAK THE CODE CTF 2025: Collaborated with teammates to solve advanced exploitation, reverse engineering, and forensics challenges, securing 4th place in the national competition.
- Developed 10+ widely used CTF machines
Languages
English
Ghanaian Language
References
- Neku Etornam, Haad TC, Vulnerable Machine Architect, nekulenin1234@gmail.com
- Michael Nii Attoh, Amalitech, Penetration Tester, michael.attoh@amalitech.com
Timeline
National Service Personnel (Cyber Security)
Amalitech
11.2025 - Current
CTF Challenge Builder & Vulnerable Machine Creator
Haad TC
05.2025 - 11.2025
Cybersecurity Intern
Hacktify
02.2025 - 03.2025
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
University of Cape Coast
High school or equivalent - undefined
Akuse Methodist Senior High