Collaborators Network @ Vers ยท 2026

Hey, I'm Mike.
I build & secure
custom digital solutions.

Software Engineer & Ethical Hacker at Vers. I craft bespoke web and mobile applications tailored to clients' unique needs โ€” blending robust architecture with offensive security to protect what matters.

๐Ÿ“ฑ Mobile & Web Dev ๐Ÿ” Ethical Hacking ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Custom Applications โ˜๏ธ Cloud Security ๐Ÿง  AI/ML Security ๐Ÿ”— Blockchain Auditing

Skills & Expertise

โš™๏ธ Software & Web Engineering

TypeScript Rust Go Python React / Next.js Vue.js Node.js GraphQL REST APIs PostgreSQL MongoDB Redis

๐Ÿ“ฑ Mobile Development

React Native Flutter Swift (iOS) Kotlin (Android) PWA App Store Deployment Mobile UI/UX Offline-First

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Custom Application Development

Bespoke Web & Mobile Apps Client-Centric Design Full Lifecycle (MVP โ†’ Scale) Cross-Platform Solutions Agile Collaboration Rapid Prototyping

โ˜๏ธ DevOps & Cloud

AWS GCP Azure Docker Kubernetes Terraform CI/CD Prometheus Grafana

๐Ÿ” Ethical Hacking & Security

Penetration Testing OWASP Network Security Cryptography Reverse Engineering Burp Suite Metasploit Kali Linux

๐ŸŽ“ Certifications & Methods

OSCP CEH CISSP AWS Security DevSecOps Zero Trust Threat Modeling
mike@vers-collaborators ~
mike@vers:~$ whoami
Michael "Mike" Xanders โ€” Builder of custom apps & ethical hacker

mike@vers:~$ cat /etc/custom-dev
I design and deliver tailored mobile/web applications from concept to production.

mike@vers:~$ ls -la /skills/mobile
React Native | Flutter | Swift | Kotlin | PWA

mike@vers:~$ ./scan --target=vers-network --mode=stealth
[โœ“] All custom apps pass security audit. Zero critical findings.

mike@vers:~$

Professional Experience

Software Engineer & Security Specialist

Vers โ€” Collaborators Network
Jan 2024 โ€” Present ยท 2+ yrs
  • Lead development of secure, custom web and mobile applications for high-profile clients, from initial scoping to App Store deployment.
  • Conduct regular penetration testing and vulnerability assessments, reducing security incidents by 94% year-over-year.
  • Architected a cross-platform mobile framework using React Native, enabling rapid delivery of tailored client solutions.
  • Mentor junior engineers on secure coding practices and mobile security hardening.

Security Engineer (Ethical Hacking Team)

SecureGrid Inc.
Jun 2021 โ€” Dec 2023 ยท 2.5 yrs
  • Performed 200+ penetration tests on web apps, APIs, and mobile applications for Fortune 500 clients.
  • Discovered and responsibly disclosed 12 zero-day vulnerabilities, earning recognition in the CVE database.
  • Developed custom security tooling in Python and Go for automated reconnaissance and exploit validation.

Featured Projects

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VulnHunter Framework

Open-source automated vulnerability scanner built in Rust with a React dashboard. Scans web & mobile backends for OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities.

RustReactOWASPDocker
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ClientPort Mobile Suite

A white-label React Native framework for quickly building custom client apps with offline support, push notifications, and secure biometric auth.

React NativeNode.jsGraphQLOffline-First
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CloudFort Sentinel

Real-time cloud security monitoring for AWS/GCP/Azure. Detects misconfigurations and anomalous access patterns across custom infrastructures.

GoAWSTerraformGrafana
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PhishNet AI

AI-powered phishing detection engine analyzing emails, URLs, and content in real-time. Achieves 98.7% detection rate with minimal false positives.

PythonTensorFlowNLPFastAPI
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KeyVault Zero

Zero-knowledge password manager with end-to-end encryption. Fully open-source with a self-hostable backend and a mobile companion app.

TypeScriptRustE2EEFlutter
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NetProbe Toolkit

Network analysis & pentesting toolkit with intuitive CLI. Includes custom packet crafting, MITM simulation, and WiFi auditing for mobile environments.

CPythonScapyKali

Let's Build Something Secure

Need a custom mobile or web application with security baked in? I'm open to collaborations, penetration tests, and consulting.