> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://shadowsensei.gitbook.io/offsec/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://shadowsensei.gitbook.io/offsec/whoami.md).

# Whoami

I’m **ShadowSensei**, a **PJPT-certified penetration tester** focused on offensive security, vulnerability assessment, and red-team operations.

I enjoy breaking systems to understand how they can be secured—working across **network, web, API, Linux, and Active Directory security** through hands-on labs, security projects, and real-world learning.

Currently, I’m focused on strengthening my skills in **penetration testing, Active Directory, web/API security, and red-team methodologies** while building practical security tools and documenting my work.

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### What’s Inside Here?

This is my practical offensive-security portfolio — **hands-on work, methodology, and lessons learned.**

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th><th data-hidden data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>🥷<strong>Writeups</strong></td><td><a href="https://1095219599-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FWYmragI6BBqU2Do8G1GB%2Fuploads%2FGuX3888etY7VA4UJGPgD%2FScreenshot%202026-10-06%20152957.png?alt=media&amp;token=99ee2288-89df-4af0-b646-b5a1a729d7f9">Screenshot 2026-10-06 152957.png</a></td><td><a href="https://shadowsensei.gitbook.io/offsec/lab-writeups/">Lab Writeups</a></td></tr><tr><td>📝 Cheat-Sheets</td><td><a href="https://1095219599-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FWYmragI6BBqU2Do8G1GB%2Fuploads%2FYqOyl7UUNdGYQwFnS6ID%2Fstego_image%2010.jpeg?alt=media&amp;token=36f65f07-a90f-4da6-b539-54ec66795d4a">stego_image 10.jpeg</a></td><td><a href="https://shadowsensei.gitbook.io/offsec/cheat-sheets/">Cheat Sheets</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

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## Let’s Connect

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>LinkedIn</strong></td><td>Connect with me for professional updates, cybersecurity learning, and offensive-security work.</td><td><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/baddula-pavan-kumar/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/baddula-pavan-kumar/</a></td><td><a href="https://1095219599-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FWYmragI6BBqU2Do8G1GB%2Fuploads%2FZ5QmHpxx2QqJczsAT40G%2FScreenshot%202026-10-06%20153003.png?alt=media&amp;token=bc20c70e-6ab7-45f6-92ad-c72d2d5124bb">Screenshot 2026-10-06 153003.png</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Hack The Box</strong></td><td>Follow my hands-on offensive-security practice and progress through real-world security labs.</td><td><a href="https://app.hackthebox.com/users/3085792?profile-top-tab=machines&#x26;ownership-period=1M&#x26;profile-bottom-tab=prolabs">https://app.hackthebox.com/users/3085792?profile-top-tab=machines&#x26;ownership-period=1M&#x26;profile-bottom-tab=prolabs</a></td><td><a href="https://1095219599-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FWYmragI6BBqU2Do8G1GB%2Fuploads%2FfodAJ0dizAE5ssmBjKyp%2FScreenshot%202026-10-06%20153013.png?alt=media&amp;token=3bdad6bb-cc09-4315-8132-693f8fd1ee4e">Screenshot 2026-10-06 153013.png</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Hashnode</strong></td><td>Read my technical articles, security writeups, research, and lessons learned.</td><td><a href="https://hashnode.com/@shadowsensei">https://hashnode.com/@shadowsensei</a></td><td><a href="https://1095219599-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FWYmragI6BBqU2Do8G1GB%2Fuploads%2FRmgYSvmiSRPKQOoGSk6t%2FScreenshot%202026-10-06%20153008.png?alt=media&amp;token=2d906406-264f-4aaa-ab74-f0e2ec81aa1e">Screenshot 2026-10-06 153008.png</a></td></tr></tbody></table>