Breaking DeFi protocols
I audit live smart contracts on Immunefi, Cantina and HackerOne. I work against deployed mainnet bytecode rather than repo snapshots, and I only report what reproduces in a green proof of concept.
- 01 permissionless-surface mapping
- 02 sibling-guard differential analysis
- 03 invariant breaking
- 04 on-chain reachability measurement
I build my own harnesses
// toolingFork-based proofs of concept against live mainnet state.
Module-level harnesses for Cosmos SDK chains.
Solana programs exercised against deployed bytecode.
Empirical security research
What published security signals actually certify, and what they quietly exclude. 10+ manuscripts submitted to peer-reviewed venues, several under review at Q1 journals. Every study ships an open replication package.
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Reachability-Based Vulnerability Suppression Fails Open
343 Go repositories · 4,125 advisories
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02
Auditing the CISA KEV Catalog as Ground Truth for Exploit Prediction
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What Do Vulnerability Prioritisation Signals Actually Predict?
Systematic review of CVSS · EPSS · SSVC · KEV
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04
A Ground-Truth Benchmark for Secret Leakage in Container Images
38-image corpus · 4 detectors
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What a Verified Provenance Attestation Does Not Record
575 attested npm releases
Building robust
backend systems
I'm a backend-focused developer with deep expertise in the .NET ecosystem. My work revolves around creating scalable APIs, implementing clean architectures, and building systems that solve real business problems efficiently.
I specialize in ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework Core, and RESTful API design. From authentication systems to e-commerce backends and content management APIs — security, validation, and performance are always my priorities.
Beyond backend, I work with Next.js and React, giving me a full-stack perspective on how frontend apps consume APIs and what they need from backend services.
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Technologies I work with
A carefully selected toolkit for building robust, scalable systems — backend to browser.
01 Backend
- C#
- .NET / ASP.NET Core
- Entity Framework Core
- RESTful APIs
- JWT Authentication
- Clean Architecture
- FluentValidation
02 Databases
- SQL Server
- PostgreSQL
- MySQL
- SQLite
03 Frontend
- Next.js
- React
- Vue.js
- Nuxt.js
- HTML / CSS
04 Tools & DevOps
- Git & GitHub
- Swagger / OpenAPI
- Docker
- Deployment
Websites I've built
Seven real production sites, each with the full backend behind it.
BarSense.az
Full-stack web app with complete backend architecture — user management, a content management system, and a responsive frontend interface.
Visit websiteDigitalGenc.az
Educational platform with backend API services — course management, user authentication, and dynamic content delivery to a React frontend.
Visit websiteTravola.az
Travel booking platform with comprehensive backend services — flight/hotel search, booking management, payment integration, and user accounts.
Visit websiteCode994.az
An online clothing and footwear shop stocking brands like Wrangler, Lee and Dr. Martens. Browse by brand or category, manage a cart and account, free delivery over 100 ₼.
Visit websiteAutoImportBaku.az
A car-import platform: buyers browse vehicles, run an import-cost calculator, and request a car from auctions abroad — then track the order live, in AZ / RU / EN.
Visit websiteBağça — KinderGarden
A kindergarten management system. Staff check children in and out with FaceID, keep each child's profile updated, and track fees, debts and income — all behind a staff login.
Visit websiteIsmayilovForm.com
A personal-brand site for a nutrition coach: visitors read his method and myth-busting articles, then book a consultation that routes straight to WhatsApp or a call.
Visit websiteBackend projects
Real systems built to solve actual problems — not tutorial projects. See the code on GitHub ↗
Graduate QR Check-in System
QR-based attendance for graduation ceremonies. Students check in by scanning a unique code, with real-time validation and event management.
3D Library System
Interactive 3D library on Matterport — every book in a virtual library space, with a separate web app for managing the catalogue.
Video Call AI Service
Real-time video communication with AI integration. The backend handles WebRTC signaling, session management, and AI-powered features.
NLP Processing Service
Natural-language backend for text analysis, sentiment detection, and language understanding — designed for content analysis pipelines.
Auth & Authorization System
Comprehensive JWT-based authentication with roles, permissions, refresh tokens, and granular per-endpoint authorization.
QuickORM — Custom ORM
Lightweight custom ORM for .NET. Implements query building, entity mapping, and database operations with minimal overhead.
Live Streaming Backend
Real-time streaming over WebSockets — viewer management and live chat, with an architecture built for many concurrent users.
Azure AI Image Analysis
Image-analysis service on Azure Cognitive Services — object detection, image tagging, and content moderation via the Computer Vision API.
Experience & teaching
Practical experience building systems and sharing knowledge.
Technical Education & Mentoring
Teaching backend development — API design, the Repository and Unit of Work patterns, DTOs, validation strategies, and Clean Architecture principles. Building demo projects and breaking down complex concepts into clear explanations.
Backend System Development
Building production-oriented backend systems with a focus on scalability, security, and maintainability. Designing RESTful APIs, working with databases, implementing auth, and following clean-code principles throughout the lifecycle.