Elias Frehner
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EliasFrehner

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Originating as a skilled mechanic, I demonstrated leadership in development and engineering projects involving multiple teams. Currently, I’m channeling my passion for coding and cyber security into a transition towards Software Engineering. I established a strong foundation through the Swiss military’s intensive 40-week cyber program, covering diverse areas such as assembly-based reverse engineering, pentesting, and coding. Beyond work, I am dedicated to continuous skill expansion. I’m presently engaged in contributing to multiple FOSS projects and mastering x86 reverse engineering. Alongside my practical experience, I am pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science to strengthen my academic background.

5+

Years in Tech

3

Major Projects

20+

Technologies

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Work

Featured Projects

A selection of things I've designed, built, and shipped.

Open Source

On GitHub

Public repositories and side projects.

webator

webator is an enterprise-grade browser automation CLI tool written in Go. It drives a real Chrome or Edge browser to automate web-based authentication flows - including multi-step MFA challenges, and post-login navigation.

Go2
cyber-board-report

A web application for security leaders to create, manage, and present quarterly board reports. Transforms complex security data into executive-friendly slide presentations in under 30 minutes.

TypeScript
rdpfui

rdpfui is a lightweight Go tray app that watches one or more folders for new .rdp files, moves them into a temporary folder, and opens them automatically.

Go
pingbox

Pingbox is a simple, self-hosted contact form platform for your websites.

HTML
plexer

A Website which helps you to download original files from a plex share (even if you're not allowed to download)

TypeScript17downloadergui
Certer

Certer is a web-based application designed to streamline the process of generating Certificate Signing Requests (CSRs) and automatically requesting the corresponding SSL/TLS certificates from your Certificate Authority (CA).

PHP
cronhue

Automate your Philips Hue lights with flexible scheduling. Control individual lights or entire rooms by ID or name, with case-insensitive matching and debug mode for detailed insights.

Python
tscbot

This script is a custom automation tool designed to work with the TSC Tracker, a private torrent tracker. It functions similarly to Radarr and Sonarr but is specifically tailored to the TSC Tracker platform. The script allows users to manage and automate their downloads, request and more...

Python
noxBot

Der noxBot vereinfach das beschaffen von Filmen über nox(dot)to sowie das Media Management

Python2
bitwarden-export-viewer

A nice way to show your exported bitwarden data

HTML
photoslibrary_extractor

This tool will help you to recover photos and videos from a damaged apple photo library (.photolibrary).

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Career

Experience

Cyber Security Specialist

KWO (Kraftwerke Oberhasli), Switzerland

2022 - Present

Responsible for securing operational technology (OT) and IT networks, performing vulnerability assessments, and implementing security measures in the energy production environment.

IKT
OT Security
Network Security
Incident Response

*Redacted

*Redacted organization

2022

I completed an advanced cyber training program in a *redacted environment, focused on threat modeling, adversary analysis, penetration testing, and digital forensics. The curriculum emphasized incident response, risk assessment, and the application of offensive and defensive techniques in high-assurance, mission-critical systems.

Critical Infrastructure
Cyber Operations
Network Defense
IT Security

System Administrator

fmi Spitäler AG, Switzerland

2021 - 2022

Managed servers, workstations, and network infrastructure, ensuring high availability and security. Provided support to hospital staff and maintained compliance with IT regulations.

Windows Server
Linux
Networking
IT Support

Polymechanic (EFZ)

Logistikbasis der Armee (LBA), Switzerland

2017 - 2021

Worked as a skilled polymechanic, performing precision mechanical work, assembly, and maintenance of technical systems in an industrial environment.

Mechanical Engineering
Precision Work
Assembly
Maintenance
Capabilities

Technical Arsenal

Frontend & UI

AngularTypeScriptHTML & CSSTailwind CSSUI/UX (Figma)

Backend & Sysadmin

C#PythonDatabaseServer & Network AdministrationNetworking

Cybersecurity

Penetration TestingReverse EngineeringSecure Coding Practices

Soft Skills

CAD / Technical DrawingProject ManagementLeadership & Team ManagementCommunicationProblem SolvingCollaboration & Teamwork
Background

Education

Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security

FFHS (Switzerland)

2025 - 2029

Ongoing bachelor's degree program focusing on cyber security, networks, and information systems.

Advanced Federal Diploma of Higher Education in Computer Science, specialization in Software Development

gibb Bern (Switzerland)

2022 - 2025

Practical higher education program with a focus on software engineering, algorithms, databases, and applied informatics.

Federal Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (VET) in Polymechanics

BZI (Switzerland)

2017 - 2021

Apprenticeship combining theoretical education with hands-on training in mechanical engineering and production technology.

Lower Secondary School (Sekundarstufe)

Oberstufenzentrum Oberhasli (Switzerland)

2014 - 2017

General education with a focus on mathematics, sciences, and languages.

Primary School

Schule Hausen (Switzerland)

2008 - 2014

Basic compulsory education.

Credentials

Certifications

Tenable OT Security

Indegy Tenable

Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals

Microsoft