An independent professional network — students, researchers, consultants, freelancers, and academic partners, vetted and ready when a project calls for them. Members are independent professionals, not employees of Cyber Shuriken. Currently in design.
There's no job board and no bidding. Being a member doesn't mean constant work — it means you're in the pool when the right project shows up.
A business describes what it needs — not who it wants.
Skills, verified work, ratings, certifications — matched against the project.
Typically 1 to 5 members, chosen for that specific project.
Selected members contract directly with the client for the engagement.
No rejection, no action needed — you're simply ready for the next one.
Skills, certifications, publications, GitHub, and completed work — the record CSTC matches projects against.
Technical assessments and peer feedback from prior engagements, kept in your profile.
Bring your work history and portfolio pieces together.
Signal when you're open to new work, research, or collaboration.
Find and join groups organized around shared interests and disciplines.
Direct, private conversations between members.
Open discussion spaces for questions, ideas, and expertise-sharing.
Discover and host talks, meetups, and webinars.
A place for researchers and academics to find collaborators and share ongoing work.