Security Expertise in Action
Incident Response
Led breach containment and recovery operations. Prevented data exfiltration and restored operations in under 3 hours.
Read Case Study →Vulnerability Research
Active security researcher in the cybersecurity community. Discovered critical supply chain vulnerabilities affecting thousands.
Multiple Accepted ReportsSecurity Engineering
Build production security tools and automation. Created platforms actively monitoring enterprise infrastructure.
Security Projects & Research
AI-Powered SOC Automation Platform
End-to-end SOC automation using Splunk, N8N, and GPT-4 for intelligent threat detection and response with real-time enrichment
10 Detection Rules • 85% Faster Triage • AI-Powered Analysis • Real Attack Validation
T-Pot Threat Intelligence Platform
Deployed distributed honeypot infrastructure capturing 424,000+ attacks for comprehensive threat intelligence analysis
424K+ Attacks Captured • 15K+ Unique IPs • 200+ IOCs Extracted • 10+ CVE Signatures
Supply Chain Vulnerability Discovery
Discovered critical NPM package vulnerability enabling RCE via dependency confusion
Multiple Accepted Bug Bounty Reports • Prevented potential supply chain attack
Blind XSS Detection Platform & Setup Script
Custom XSS hunter platform with SSL-encrypted dashboard, payload generation, and real-time capture monitoring - deployed from a single bash script
Zero to Production in 60 seconds • Captures stored XSS in real-time
Technical Proficiency Matrix
Splunk SIEM
85%Incident Response
90%Threat Hunting
80%Detection Engineering
85%AWS Security
80%Azure Security
70%Network Security
85%Kubernetes
65%Python
85%PowerShell
80%APIs & Integration
90%CI/CD Security
75%Vulnerability Assessment
85%Penetration Testing
80%Malware Analysis
70%Threat Intelligence
80%Industry-Recognized Certifications
8 active certifications demonstrating hands-on security expertise across SOC operations, cloud security, and network defense
CompTIA Security+
CompTIA
October 2025
Proves ability to detect security threats, implement network security controls, manage risk and vulnerabilities, and respond to incidents—meeting DoD 8140 requirements. The gold standard certification proving I have the hands-on skills employers need from day one.
LetsDefend SOC Analyst Learning Path
LetsDefend
February 2025
Demonstrates expertise through 50+ real-world security incident simulations. Gained practical experience analyzing SIEM alerts, triaging threats, performing malware analysis, and responding to live attacks—skills that prove I can hit the ground running in a SOC environment.
Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate
Coursera
November 2024
170-hour program designed by Google covering Python automation, SIEM operations, and incident response. Connects graduates with 150+ hiring employers including Deloitte, Cognizant, and Walmart—proving I have foundational skills from an industry leader.
Fortinet Certified Associate Cybersecurity
Fortinet
August 2025
Validates proven ability to configure and operate FortiGate security appliances used by 70% of Fortune 500 companies. Demonstrates hands-on expertise in firewall policies, VPN deployment, and threat prevention—enterprise firewall skills that translate directly to network security roles.
SailPoint Identity Security Leader
SailPoint
2025
Vendor-agnostic credential demonstrating understanding of identity governance strategy and access management frameworks. Shows ability to implement IAM programs that balance security with business needs—critical for organizations managing complex identity ecosystems.
AWS Security Best Practices Specialization
Amazon Web Services
August - October 2025
4-course specialization proving ability to secure AWS environments using native security tools. Demonstrates expertise in monitoring (CloudWatch/GuardDuty), network controls (VPC), and IAM policies—skills needed to protect cloud infrastructure used by 32% of enterprises.
Fortinet FortiGate 7.6 Operator
Fortinet
August 2025
Validates hands-on proficiency with FortiGate 7.6, the latest version. Proves ability to operate and monitor enterprise firewalls with current features—showing commitment to staying updated with the latest security technologies.
ISC2 Candidate
ISC2
Active until August 2026
Demonstrates commitment to achieving CISSP or SSCP—the most respected certifications in cybersecurity. Grants access to ISC2 resources and professional community, showing ambition to reach senior-level credentials recognized by employers worldwide.
Certification Highlights
Active Certifications
8140 Approved
Vendor Expertise
Latest Achievement
Professional Experience
From IT support to security operations, building expertise through hands-on experience and continuous learning
Security Operations Center (SOC) Ready
Professional Development
- ▸CompTIA Security+ certified (DoD 8140 approved)
- ▸Completed 100+ real-world incident simulations via LetsDefend
- ▸Proficient in Splunk, QRadar, and CloudWatch SIEM platforms
- ▸Experience with FortiGate, AWS Security Hub, and GuardDuty
- ▸Active threat hunting and malware analysis skills
Ready for L1/L2 SOC Analyst role with proven hands-on experience
IT Support & Security Specialist
ALM Freight
- ▸Secured 150+ endpoint fleet with 95% patch compliance
- ▸Reduced security incidents by 40% through proactive monitoring
- ▸Implemented Zero Trust network access controls
- ▸Managed Active Directory security and group policies
Transformed reactive IT support into proactive security operations
Security Researcher & Vulnerability Analyst
Self-Directed
- ▸Reported 6+ confirmed vulnerabilities (Bugcrowd/Cantina), incl. npm registry MITM → RCE (P4→P2)
- ▸Deployed T-Pot honeypots (8 profiles); analyzed 424,000+ attacks; published IOCs & coordinated takedowns
- ▸Built SOC automation: Splunk + n8n + GPT-4 for enrichment, ATT&CK mapping, and Slack alerting (10 high-fidelity rules)
- ▸Conducted malware analysis in FlareVM; documented persistence/IOCs and authored detections
- ▸Shipped Blind XSS detection platform with SSL dashboard & automated payload generation
Combined offensive research with production-grade automation to improve detection, response, and intel coverage
Education & Certifications
Western Governors University
- ▸B.S. in Cybersecurity & Information Assurance — Expected late 2026
- ▸CompTIA Security+ (Certified Oct 2025)
- ▸Fortinet Certified Associate + FortiGate 7.6 Operator
- ▸Google Cybersecurity Professional; AWS Security Best Practices (4 certs)
- ▸LetsDefend SOC Analyst Path; ongoing CTFs (HTB, TryHackMe, PicoCTF) & PortSwigger labs
Sustained, hands-on upskilling aligned to SOC and detection engineering roles