Founder of GashaX Security

Hi, I'm Paulos Berihun

Software Developer & Cybersecurity Engineer

I build secure, scalable software systems with security integrated from day one. Specializing in backend architecture, secure authentication, and resilient system design.

Paulos Berihun

15+

Projects Built

3+

Years Experience

8+

Secure Systems Engineered

99%

Uptime Focus

About Me

A glimpse into my journey

Paulos Berihun

I am a 17-year-old software developer and cybersecurity engineer with a strong focus on building secure, production-ready systems. I believe security isn't an add-on — it's a fundamental part of software development.

I specialize in secure authentication systems, role-based access control (RBAC), and infrastructure-aware development. My approach combines clean code principles with security best practices to create resilient applications.

As Founder of GashaX Security, I'm dedicated to building next-generation security frameworks and raising awareness about secure software development practices. We help organizations build security-first applications and train the next generation of cybersecurity talent.

Paulos Berihun

Experience

A grouped timeline of my journey

Present Founder

GashaX Security

Founder & Software Developer

Cybersecurity company focused on security awareness, hands-on training, penetration testing, security audits, and secure custom development.

  • Building secure software solutions, robust authentication systems, and security tooling with a security-first mindset.
  • Designing and building Capture The Flag challenges across web, crypto, and reverse-engineering categories for training and community events.
Since 2023 / 2024

Secondary School (SSC)

High School Student

  • IT Club President — 2025 / 2026
  • Social Service Club Graphics Designer — 2025 / 2026
  • Mega Project Technical Lead — 2025 / 2026
2024 - Present

Technical Education & Training

  • Talent Center — Trainee (2025 – 2026)
  • KUE STEM Center (Main Campus) — Trainee (2024 – Present) — Software & Electronics
  • EGATE (Ethiopia Gifted and Talented Education) — Student — Focus: Cybersecurity & Hardware Development
  • Kotebe University of Education (KUE) — Student Researcher — Focus: Aerospace Engineering & AI-integrated Drone Technology

Projects

Selected work and research

AegisTwin cyber-physical security platform landing page

AegisTwin

Upcoming

Agentic Cyber-Physical Digital Twin & ICS/OT Autonomous Defense Platform

AegisTwin is a non-disruptive, AI-driven emulation mesh that generates a dynamic software clone of critical infrastructure networks such as SCADA, industrial control systems, and programmable logic controllers. It enables autonomous defense and safe testing without ever touching the live environment.

AI Security ICS/OT
SSC Exam school examination platform landing page

School Exam Platform

A secure digital examination system designed to streamline the creation, management, and evaluation of exams. It supports controlled access for different user roles and ensures fairness through structured timing and monitoring.

Education Security
Sheqela package delivery request dashboard with Addis Ababa map

Sheqela

1st Place

Decentralized Logistics Engine

Awarded 1st place at the 2026 Venture Meda eCommerce Hackathon, Sheqela is a decentralized logistics engine that transforms Addis Ababa's everyday foot traffic into an AI-routed, peer-to-peer delivery mesh. By leveraging dynamic trust graphs, crowdsourced landmarks, and real-time path optimization, the platform eliminates the need for expensive courier fleets to make urban eCommerce delivery scalable and community-driven.

AI RoutingLogisticsAddis Ababa
EZN AI accessibility platform landing page

EZN (ዕዝን)

AI Accessibility

Ethiopian Sign Language to Text and Speech

EZN (ዕዝን) turns Ethiopian Sign Language into clear text and natural speech in real time—so Deaf and hearing people can learn, meet, and work together without limits.

AIAccessibilityEthiopian Sign Language
GashaCTF team page showing the people behind the GashaX CTF platform

GashaX CTF

Official CTF

Red Teaming CTF Platform

The first official Capture the Flag competition hosted by GashaX Cyber Security Community—where practical security skill meets real competition. A red teaming CTF platform built for the GashaX community.

Red TeamingCTFGashaX Community

Tegen Cloud

Secure Platform for TFGBV

A privacy-focused platform built to support individuals affected by technology-facilitated gender-based violence. It emphasizes user safety, secure data handling, and ethical system design.

Privacy Security React

Qemer Tech

E-Learning Platform

An interactive platform for delivering structured technology education. It enables users to access learning content, follow guided paths, and track their progress effectively.

Education E-Learning TypeScript

Qetero

Hospital Booking System

A digital system that simplifies appointment scheduling between patients and healthcare providers, improving efficiency and accessibility in healthcare services.

Healthcare Booking
IT Club community website homepage

IT Club Member Management System

A system designed to manage student club activities, including member records, roles, and participation, helping improve organization and coordination.

Management Organization

Dagu

Quantum-Based Chat Platform

A conceptual secure communication platform that explores advanced methods for protecting user data and enabling highly secure messaging.

Quantum Security Messaging

Skills

Technologies and tools I work with

Programming

  • Python
  • PHP
  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
  • SQL

Backend

  • Node.js
  • Flask
  • FastAPI
  • Django
  • Laravel
  • Go (Fundamentals)

Frontend

  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • Tailwind CSS
  • React
  • Secure UI Patterns

Databases

  • PostgreSQL
  • MySQL
  • SQLite3
  • MongoDB

Tools & Platforms

Git GitHub Docker Linux REST APIs

Arlo's Journey

Build. Break. Defend.

A personal journey-sharing channel for documenting builds, breaking down challenges, and sharing the lessons behind each project. Follow Arlo's Journey, exchange field notes, and grow with a practical developer and security community.

100+ audiences following the journey.

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Building secure systems for a safer digital future

Founder at GashaX Security