Ads Dawson

Co-Founder

Tampa, FL, USA9 yrs 9 mos experience

AI ML PractitionerHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 13 years of offensive security experience.
Expert in AI and LLM security research.
Leader in OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cybersecurity expert specializing in AI security and offensive engineering.

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Skills

Core Skills

Penetration TestingWeb Application SecurityAi Red TeamingAi SecurityRed TeamingApplication SecurityDevsecopsNetwork SecurityTechnical Support

Other Skills

Hacking APIsWeb Application Penetration TestingMachine LearningSecurity ResearchGitEthical HackingArtificial Intelligence (AI)Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT)LLM SecuritySoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC)Large Language Models (LLM)MLOpsSecure Code ReviewSecure CodingPython (Programming Language)

About

Offensive security engineer, penetration tester and red teamer with over thirteen years of experience breaking, testing, and securing applications and infrastructure across startups and large enterprises. Skilled in web application security, DevSecOps, and large-scale hybrid cloud environments, with a strong focus on offensive engineering, red team operations, and vulnerability research. Active bug bounty hunter and researcher in AI and LLM security, specializing in uncovering and mitigating attack vectors such as prompt injection, unrestricted model inference, and backdoor attacks. Experienced in leading incident response and simulating advanced adversaries to expose weaknesses before real attackers do.

Experience

9 yrs 9 mos

Total Experience

3 yrs 4 mos

Average Tenure

3 yrs

Current Experience

Bugcrowd

Bench Security Researcher | Freelance Penetration Tester

Jun 2025 – Present · 11 mos · Toronto, Ontario, Canada · Remote

Execute comprehensive security assessments across diverse attack surfaces including web applications, REST/GraphQL APIs, mobile platforms, network infrastructure, cloud environments, and emerging AI/ML systems for enterprise client engagements.
Perform advanced penetration testing leveraging 15+ years of offensive security expertise, from network reconnaissance and lateral movement to application-layer exploitation and post-exploitation persistence techniques.
Architect custom tooling, exploits, and automation frameworks using Python, Bash, PowerShell, and Go to enhance testing capabilities, streamline vulnerability validation, and develop novel attack vectors for complex enterprise environments.
Deliver high-impact security research and technical findings through detailed exploitation reports, providing strategic remediation guidance while collaborating with global security research community on emerging threat methodologies.

AI Red TeamingPenetration TestingWeb Application SecurityHacking APIs

Offsecmoose

Founder & Lead Security Consultant

Jan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 4 mos · Ontario, Canada · Remote

Independent penetration testing consultancy focused on AI applications, AI red teaming, and traditional web application security. I provide specialized security testing services directly and as a subcontractor to established security firms, helping organizations identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in both emerging and legacy technologies.

AI Red TeamingAI SecurityWeb Application SecurityApplication SecurityWeb Application Penetration Testing

European commission

Technical Expert

Dec 2024 – Aug 2025 · 8 mos · Toronto, Ontario, Canada · Remote

AI Red TeamingArtificial Intelligence (AI)

Dreadnode

Staff AI Security Researcher

Oct 2024 – Present · 1 yr 7 mos · United States · Remote

AI Red TeamingAI SecurityMachine LearningRed TeamingSecurity Research

Owasp® foundation

OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications v1.1 Project Technical Lead, Entry Lead Expert and Founding Member

May 2023 – Present · 3 yrs · Remote

v1.1 Release Lead, Entry Lead Expert and Founding Member of the OWASP foundation.
Received MVP award for v1.1 release.
Proud board member for the OWASP Vancouver Chapter - https://owasp.org/www-chapter-vancouver/ and Toronto Chapter - https://owasp.org/www-chapter-toronto/
Host of an OWASP Vancouver group virtual CTF/Labs Working Group Monthly Session

Penetration TestingRed TeamingGitEthical HackingWeb Application Security

Cohere

Staff Security Engineer

Mar 2023 – Oct 2024 · 1 yr 7 mos · Toronto, Ontario, Canada · Remote

Application SecurityVulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT)LLM SecurityRed TeamingSoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC)AI Security+11