Roberto Ffrench Davis Bascuñán
About Roberto Ffrench Davis Bascuñán
Roberto Ffrench Davis Bascuñán is a Security Researcher and Penetration Tester at OZnet | Cybersecurity in Chile, recognized for his expertise in identifying vulnerabilities in major companies and holding the OSCP certification.
Work at OZnet | Cybersecurity
Roberto Ffrench Davis Bascuñán has been employed at OZnet | Cybersecurity as a Penetration Tester since 2022. His role involves conducting penetration tests to identify vulnerabilities within systems and applications. Based in the Santiago Metropolitan Region of Chile, he has contributed to enhancing the security posture of various organizations through his expertise in ethical hacking.
Experience at IBM
Roberto worked at IBM in 2021 as a Web Developer for a duration of three months. His responsibilities included developing web applications and contributing to software projects. Prior to this role, he served as a Software Intern at IBM from 2020 to 2021 for five months, where he gained practical experience in software development and programming.
Security Research and Vulnerability Identification
As a Security Researcher, Roberto has identified vulnerabilities in major companies such as AT&T, Github, 8x8, and Google. His independent security research has led to the discovery of critical security flaws, including the ownership of CVE-2023-1225. He also conducts ethical phishing campaigns to test and improve organizational security measures.
Education and Technical Skills
Roberto holds a degree in Ingeniería informática from Duoc UC, where he studied from 2017 to 2021. He also participated in an intercambio program at the University of Hertfordshire in 2019 for eleven months. His technical skills encompass a variety of programming languages and technologies, including Bash, Java, C#, Python, Dart/Flutter, SQL databases, HTML5, CSS3, Javascript, and Node JS.
Communication and Collaboration Skills
Roberto effectively communicates complex technical information to non-technical clients, facilitating better understanding and engagement. He has participated in network penetration tests and red teaming exercises, assisting senior penetration testers with various tasks, which underscores his collaborative approach in security research.