Darren Santos
AI Security Researcher | LLM Red-Team Specialist | Rapid Application Prototyper
Specializing in AI/ML security, LLM red-teaming, and rapid application development. Based in Oceanside, CA, helping organizations secure their AI applications and build innovative solutions quickly.
About Me
AI Security Researcher & Rapid Prototyper
Based in Oceanside, CA, I specialize in the intersection of AI security and rapid application development. My expertise spans from red-teaming Large Language Models to building production-ready applications in record time.
With a deep understanding of both offensive and defensive AI security, I help organizations identify vulnerabilities in their AI systems while simultaneously building the tools they need to innovate safely and quickly.
My approach combines rigorous security testing with rapid prototyping methodologies, ensuring that security isn't an afterthought but an integral part of the development process from day one.
Contact Information
Location: Oceanside, CA
Email: santosdarren708@gmail.com
Phone: (760) 498-7475
Core Competencies
AI/ML Security & Red-Teaming
Comprehensive security testing for AI applications, including prompt injection and adversarial attacks.
LLM Application Penetration Testing
Specialized testing for Large Language Model applications and integrations.
Model Context Protocol (MCP) Implementation
Expert setup and integration of MCP servers for enhanced AI capabilities.
Vibe-Coded Application Development
Rapid prototyping and development of production-ready applications.
Prompt Injection Testing
Advanced testing methodologies to identify and mitigate prompt-based vulnerabilities.
Web3 & Smart Contract Security
Security auditing for blockchain applications and smart contracts.
Featured Projects
A selection of open-source projects showcasing AI security research, development tools, and innovative applications across various domains.
BoN-AI-Red-Team-Rig
Jailbreaking prompt generation and mutation engine for automated adversarial testing of LLMs
- Automated prompt generation
- Mutation testing algorithms
- LLM jailbreaking techniques
- Comprehensive testing framework
promptmap-v2
Advanced prompt injection testing framework with FastAPI backend and React frontend
- Prompt injection detection
- Real-time testing interface
- Vulnerability reporting
- API-driven architecture
GhidraChat
OpenAI Agent API integration with Ghidra MCP Server for AI-assisted reverse engineering
- AI-powered reverse engineering
- Ghidra integration
- OpenAI Agent API
- MCP server architecture
AI-video-recorder
Live video inference using qwen2.5vl on MPS devices for real-time AI processing
- Real-time video processing
- qwen2.5vl integration
- MPS device optimization
- Live AI inference
Interested in collaborating or learning more about these projects?
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Professional Certifications
CompTIA Security+
SY0-601
CompTIA CySA+
CS0-002
CompTIA PenTest+
PT0-002
Technical Expertise
Core Capabilities
AI Security & Red-Teaming
Comprehensive security testing for AI applications and LLM systems
- LLM Application Penetration Testing
- Prompt Injection & Jailbreak Testing
- Adversarial AI Attack Simulation
- AI Supply Chain Security Assessment
Professional AI security services available for enterprise clients
Learn MoreRapid Application Development
Fast, production-ready application prototyping and development
- Proof-of-Concept Development (3-5 days)
- MVP Creation (2-3 weeks)
- Production-Ready Applications
- Modern Tech Stack (React, Next.js, Python, FastAPI)
Custom development services for startups and enterprises
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