👽 About Me
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💻 Professional Identity
- 🔐 Cybersecurity Professional & Leader specializing in penetration testing, threat detection, and proactive security operations.
- 🎖️ Former military communications specialist turned security engineer and manager, bringing a disciplined, strategic approach to protecting systems and data.
- 👨🏫 Passionate about teaching and mentoring, especially in Python programming, cybersecurity, and supporting neurodivergent learners.
- 🧠 Advocate for neurodiversity in tech, leveraging personal experience with autism to create inclusive spaces in security and gaming.
🔥 Technical & Industry Highlights
- 🏆 Certified Cybersecurity Expert (GIAC Certified Incident Handler, CCNA Security, NSA 4011).
- 📜 Patent Holder in Anomalous Computer Activity Detection & Prevention.
- 🚀 Proven Leader in security operations, penetration testing, and insider threat detection.
- ☁️ Experienced in cloud security, network engineering, and software development.
- 🏴☠️ Background in offensive security techniques and ethical hacking.
🎯 Personal Passions & Interests
- 🎲 Lifelong RPG gamer (role-playing enthusiast, D&D, FFXIV, WOW).
- 🏛️ Stoic philosophy practitioner, blending ancient wisdom with modern leadership and security strategies.
- 🤝 Passionate about helping others succeed, whether it’s mentoring engineers, teaching Python to beginners, or creating a welcoming online community.
- 🔧 Electronics tinkerer and DIY builder — I enjoy working with microcontrollers, circuits, and automation projects.Check Out Hackerboxes
- 📡 Licensed amateur radio operator – exploring long-distance communication and radio theory.
- 🥾 Outdoor enthusiast who loves hiking, camping, and connecting with nature.
- 🚙 OHV (off-highway vehicle) adventurer — trail riding and exploring remote areas is a favorite weekend escape.
- 👨👩👧👦 Devoted family guy — my wife, kids, and fur-babies are at the center of everything I do.
- 🏴☠️ Longtime DEFCON attendee — My second home is with my hacker-fam
- 🧠 Proudly autistic (Asperger’s) — neurodivergence shapes how I learn, lead, and connect with others.
🚀 Let’s connect! Whether you're into cybersecurity, RPGs, hardware hacking, or coffee-fueled creativity, I'm always open to new collaborations! 🔗