Cole Banman
Web Engineer
Email: banman.c@northeastern.edu
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Notable Accomplishments
Bug Bounties
Received various bug bounties including a 4-figure payout from Vercel for identifying critical security vulnerabilities in their AI platform infrastructure, along with other technology companies.
API Security Impact
Discovered an API vulnerability on JD Sports mobile app that prompted a major shut down and redesign of their public API.
Experience
Founder & CEO · Flow Monitors
2023 — Present
- Built real-time inventory tracking system for sneaker reselling market
- Operates on sites like Nike, BestBuy, Target, and JD Sports
- Serves 25,000+ users
Self-Employed · Sneaker Reselling
2020 — 2024
- Purchased and resold sneakers from brands such as Nike and Yeezy
- Developed software to automate process
- Overall 6-figures in total revenue
Independent Freelance Work
2022 — Present
Projects include bot development, bug bounties for major platforms, and more
Skills
Web Reverse Engineering, JavaScript, Python, Automation, Bot Mitigation, Web Development, React, Node.js
Projects
Probr
AI browser automation that handles any task, analyzes network requests, and builds API sequences for complex workflows. Currently in development with real-time demo showing autonomous operation. Uses very low input tokens -- completely text-input based, no images.
Technologies: AI/ML, Browser Automation, API Analysis, Python, Machine Learning
Flow Monitors
Automation platform for retail arbitrage with 25,000+ peak users. Built and sold software generating $3.5K/month revenue through reverse engineering of major platforms like Nike and BestBuy.
Technologies: TypeScript, Supabase Realtime DB, Proxy Management, Reverse Engineering, Anti-bot Adversion
Complete Sneaker Bot Suite
Full-stack automation system with React frontend, Firebase backend, Stripe payments, and key management. Supports multiple retail platforms with advanced bot mitigation bypass techniques.
Technologies: React, Firebase, Stripe API, Node.js, Bot Mitigation
BetterVue Public
Reverse-engineered high school gradebook API to implement a complete redesign, with modern frontend and enhanced features. Replaced outdated interface with improved user experience and additional functionality.
Technologies: JavaScript, Vue.js, UI/UX, Student Portal, Frontend
Websocket-based Antibot POC
Advanced web security research focusing on reverse engineering and bot mitigation. Created websocket-based antibot system and JavaScript obfuscation research tools.
Technologies: WebSocket, JavaScript, Security Research, Reverse Engineering
JavaScript Obfuscator
Advanced JavaScript obfuscation tool built with Babel. Applies multiple transformations including variable renaming, control flow obfuscation, proxy functions, and dead code injection to make code extremely difficult to reverse engineer.
Technologies: JavaScript, Babel, Code Obfuscation, Security, Reverse Engineering
Education
Computer Science & Business Administration
Northeastern University
2025 — Present