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Yudin
Khatiwada
Aspiring Cybersecurity Analyst, Ethical Hacker in Training
BSc IT student specializing in cybersecurity. APIsec Certified Practitioner (ACP). Team Leader behind MistriNow, an MVP Award-winning hackathon project. I also build fast, modern websites for small businesses through WebForge.
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About Me
Security Is My Focus
I'm a first-year BSc IT student at Presidential Graduate School, specializing in cybersecurity. My interests span ethical hacking, network and system security, and API security — built through hands-on labs, CTF competitions, and industry certifications from Cisco, SAS, APIsec University, and Red Team Leaders.
As Team Leader for MistriNow, a roadside-assistance PWA that won the MVP Award at my first hackathon, I combined technical execution with team coordination under pressure. Outside of class, I build and ship websites for small businesses under the name WebForge.
Right Now
What I'm Working On
Studying
Preparing for the Certified Cybersecurity Educator Professional (CCEP) exam from Red Team Leaders — focused on security education, training design, and mentoring.
Open To
Summer 2026 cybersecurity and IT risk-management internships — remote or based in Kathmandu.
Freelancing
Designing and building websites for cafes, retail stores, and small businesses through WebForge.
What I Work With
Skills & Tools
HTML
CSS
Python
Firebase
Git & GitHub
Linux
Network Security
API Security
OWASP Top 10
Vulnerability Assessment
CTF / TryHackMe
Freelance Offering
WebForge by Yudin
I build fast, modern websites for small businesses — cafes, clothing stores, online shops, and more.
Cafe & Restaurant Sites
Menu pages, gallery, location and booking info — built to look great on any phone.
Clothing & Retail Stores
Catalog-style pages that showcase your products and drive customers to visit or order.
E-commerce Websites
Online storefronts ready to connect to a payment and inventory backend.
Custom Business Sites
Any other business or personal brand — tell me what you need and I'll build it.
How We'll Work Together
From First Message to Live Site — in 4 Steps
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Discovery
We talk about your business, your goals, and what you want customers to do on the site.
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Design
I show you a design mockup on your phone and desktop. We iterate until you're happy.
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Build
I hand-code the site — fast, mobile-first, and optimised for search engines.
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Launch
Your site goes live on your own domain, with 1 year of free hosting and maintenance.
1 Year Free Hosting + 1 Year Free Maintenance
Included with every website I build — no hidden costs for your first year.
Or reach out directly: +977 974-622-4044
My Work
Featured Projects
MVP Award
Web · PWA · Hackathon
MistriNow
HTML · CSS · JavaScript · Firebase Auth · Firestore · Realtime DB · Leaflet · OSRM
Roadside mechanic on-demand Progressive Web App for the Kathmandu Valley. Connects vehicle owners with nearby verified mechanics in real time. Built as Team Leader during a hackathon — won the MVP Award.
- Live mechanic location tracking
- Real-time booking and vehicle/issue selection
- SOS/emergency contact, ratings, dark mode, Nepali language
Presented at Innovesta
Security · WebAuthn
PassKey
WebAuthn · JavaScript · Node.js · Public-key cryptography
A passwordless authentication demo built to show that logging in can be more secure and easier at the same time. Users authenticate with a device-bound key instead of a password that can be leaked or phished. Showcased at Nepal's Innovesta tech festival.
- Phishing-resistant by design — no shared secrets
- Device biometric / PIN backed via WebAuthn
- Interactive demo showing the full auth flow
My Journey
Experience & Education
2026
Team Leader — MistriNow
Led a 4-person team to build a roadside-assistance PWA overnight at a hackathon; won the MVP Award.
2026
Presenter — PassKey at Innovesta
Showcased a passwordless authentication system at Nepal's Innovesta tech festival.
2026
Competitor — Flag Forge CTF
Competed in cybersecurity CTF challenges hosted by Presidential Graduate School and Flagforge.
May 2026
Competitor — Breaking Hardware CTF
Competed in Flagforge's hardware cybersecurity CTF category, Breaking Hardware.
Ongoing
Freelance Web Developer — WebForge
Designing and building websites for small businesses in Nepal. Free hosting and maintenance for the first year.
1st Year · 3rd Trimester
BSc Information Technology — Cybersecurity Specialization
Presidential Graduate School
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Certifications
Featured
APIsec Certified Practitioner (ACP)
APIsec University
September 2026
Passed a 100-question exam covering API security threats, risks, and best practices — after completing 5 core API security courses.
Verify on CredlyIntroduction to Cybersecurity
Cisco
September 2026
Breaking Hardware
Flagforge · Hardware Security CTF
May 2026
OWASP API Security Top 10
APIsec University
March 2026
Securing API Servers
APIsec University
March 2026
API Authentication
APIsec University
March 2026
API Documentation Best Practices
APIsec University
March 2026
API Security Fundamentals '25
APIsec University
February 2026
Statistics 1: ANOVA, Regression, and Logistic Regression
SAS
June 2026
Introduction to Statistical Concepts
SAS
June 2026
Git & GitHub Workshop
Skill Spark
2026
PGS CTF 2026 Player
Flagforge
January 2026
Kind Words
What People Say
"Led our hackathon team through the night — kept everyone focused and got a working MVP shipped before the deadline."
"Redesigned our café's online presence in under a week. Customers can now find our menu and location right from their phones."
"One of the sharpest security students in the cohort — always asking the right questions and going the extra mile."
Common Questions
Frequently Asked
How long does a website take?
Most small business sites — cafes, retail, portfolios — take 5 to 10 days from our first conversation to launch. Larger e-commerce builds run 2 to 3 weeks. You get a clear timeline up front before we start.
What do you need from me to begin?
Just the basics: your business name, what you do, any photos or logos you already have, and a rough idea of what you want customers to do on the site. If you don't have photos, I can work with placeholders or source free stock images.
Is hosting really free for a year?
Yes — hosting and maintenance are both included free for the first 12 months on every site I build. After that, we can discuss a simple annual plan if you want to keep me involved. The domain name is the only cost you cover directly (usually around Rs. 1,500 per year).
Do you work with clients outside Nepal?
Absolutely. I work remotely and can schedule calls across most time zones. Payments can be handled via international transfer or Wise.
Will my site work on phones?
Every site I build is mobile-first. I test on real phones and tablets before launch — most of your visitors will be on mobile, so that's where the design starts.
Can you also handle security?
Yes. Since I specialise in cybersecurity, every site I build follows secure-by-default practices — HTTPS, form validation, safe authentication where needed, and protection against the OWASP Top 10 risks that affect small business websites.
Got a project in mind? Let's build it.
Whether you're hiring for an internship or need a website for your business — I'd love to hear from you.
Get In Touch
Let's Talk
Have an opportunity or question? Reach out directly or use the form. I reply within 24 hours.
Email
y.khatiwada03@gmail.com
Phone / WhatsApp
+977 974-622-4044
Based in
Kathmandu, Nepal · Open to remote work
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