About Me

Flavien Jaquerod
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About Me

Hey there! I’m Flavien Jaquerod, a Master’s student in Cybersecurity at both EPFL and ETHZ. My background is in Microengineering, but I’ve since transitioned into cybersecurity—a field I’m deeply passionate about.

What I Do

I’m particularly interested in offensive security, secure coding, and formal methods. My work and studies involve:

  • Red teaming & penetration testing
  • Reverse engineering
  • Bug bounties & vulnerability research
  • Writing security research & technical walkthroughs
  • Formal verification of software – Currently working in the SystemF lab at EPFL, using proof assistants to ensure bug-free code. Specifically, I will be working on Alectryon under the supervision of Prof. Pit-Claudel.
  • Play Capture the Flags for teams Polygl0ts and 0rganizers

Certifications & Qualifications

  • 🎓 Bachelor’s in Microengineering – EPFL
  • 📜 Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • 🛡️ IBM Cybersecurity Analyst
  • 🖥️ IBM Full-Stack Developer

Currently preparing for:

  • Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
  • Hack The Box CPTS & CBBH – aiming to achieve all three in 2025!

Experience

  • Full-Stack Developer (Startup)
    • Worked for a year during my civil service, building a mobile app from scratch and scaling it to 100+ active daily users. Handled backend, frontend, and deployment.
  • Student Assistant (EPFL)
    • Assisted in teaching Analysis I, Analysis II, Physics II, Microcontrolers, ICC I, ICC II. Provided guidance to junior students, helping them grasp complex concepts and succeed in their coursework.

I’m always eager to learn, break things, and push the boundaries of cybersecurity!