Learning and Demonstrating Advanced Cybersecurity Skills
Explore my certifications, hands-on experience, and projects that illustrate my commitment to protecting digital environments.
Operating System Proficiency & Deployment
I maintain a platform‑agnostic, attack‑ready environment engineered for rapid shifts between reconnaissance, exploitation, and high‑security administrative workflows. My lab infrastructure is built on
Virtualization: Expert use of VMware and VirtualBox to architect isolated sandboxes and vulnerable “target” environments..
Offensive Linux
I architect and maintain a multi‑OS ecosystem built for offensive security operations, rapid deployment, and cross‑platform adaptability. My workflow spans Linux, macOS, and Windows, each configured for specialized roles—from attack infrastructure and virtualization to secure development and administrative control. This environment allows seamless transitions between reconnaissance, exploitation, analysis, and documentation without sacrificing speed or operational security.
Security Infrastructure & Technical Expertise
I maintain a sophisticated, multi‑platform environment engineered to support the full offensive security lifecycle—from reconnaissance and exploitation to reporting and remediation. My methodology is reinforced by the Google IT Support Professional Certification and a deep, hands‑on lab history across TryHackMe and Hack The Box.
Methodological Rigor
My focus extends beyond hardware into disciplined, repeatable processes rooted in industry frameworks and continuous skill development. I emphasize:
Continuous Growth — Sustaining a 100+‑day streak of platform‑based labs to stay aligned with emerging CVEs, evolving attack surfaces, and modern exploitation techniques.
Active Directory Security — Simulating domain escalation, lateral movement, and privilege abuse within controlled environments to refine real‑world offensive workflows.
Vulnerability Management — Identifying, validating, and prioritizing risks inside sandboxed infrastructures, ensuring each finding is tied to practical remediation paths and defensive hardening.
Help Desk & IT Support
My journey into cybersecurity is built on a strong technical base. By earning my Google IT Support credentials, I’ve refined my expertise in everything from the “bits and bytes” of computer networking to the fundamentals of technical support. These certifications represent my commitment to understanding how systems work from the ground up before I secure them.
The Support Philosophy
I believe the best security practitioners are those who understand the human element. My background in IT support has developed my ability to:
Agile Problem Solving: Applying a “first-principles” approach to identify root causes and implement long-term technical solutions.
Simplify Complexity: Explaining high-level security risks in clear, actionable terms for non-technical stakeholders.
Cross-Platform Proficiency: Resolving critical issues across Windows, macOS, and Linux ecosystems.
Current Operating Systems
My offensive workflow is built on a tiered Ubuntu environment running on a Ryzen 9 9900X system paired with an MSI GeForce RTX 5080 (Blackwell architecture). The operating system resides on a dedicated Samsung 9100 NVMe SSD, while a separate Samsung 990 NVMe SSD is reserved exclusively for virtual machines to ensure high‑performance virtualization and clean isolation.
I also have A Lexar SSD that hosts Windows 11 Pro, but the only time I open Windows now is on my house or truck!.
For mobile operations, I rely on an MSI Stealth AI laptop equipped with an Intel Core i9 processor and a GeForce RTX 4080 GPU. Windows has been removed entirely, and the system runs Kali Linux as a dedicated portable attack platform.
MacOS
I use an M4 MacBook Air and an M4 Mac Studio for secure development, documentation, editing, and infrastructure management—providing a stable, isolated environment for administrative and production workflows.
Professional Certifications
“To catch a thief, you must think like one. To stop a hacker, you must be one.”
The following certifications demonstrate foundational expertise in IT Support and Ethical Hacking methodologies. While I have completed numerous lab-based and online courses, I have selected those most relevant; given the rapid growth of credentials in this field, I have avoided listing over 200 lesser-known certificates. As my career advances, I will continue to add industry-recognized certifications that align with employer expectations.
Technical Profile & Specialized Hardware
Hardware Security & Physical Attack Surfaces
Security doesn’t stop at the software layer. I integrate specialized hardware tools into my lab to evaluate wireless protocols, analyze RF transmissions, and bridge the gap between digital and physical security.
- Wireless & 802.11 Auditing: Perform packet injection, monitor mode captures, and WPA2/WPA3 handshake analysis using high-gain Linux-compatible adapters (BrosTrend AC1200) and dedicated microcontrollers (ESP8266/DSTIKE).
- Sub-1GHz & RF Analysis: Intercept, inspect, and emulate low-frequency signals using the LILYGO CC1101 module and multi-tool transceivers.
- Embedded & Peripheral Security: Research Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) sniffing and BadUSB/HID vectors using the HackyPi and dedicated sniffer hardware, alongside Raspberry Pi nodes deployed for isolated network monitoring.
Professional Mission & Growth
Computer Science student at SNHU bridging the gap between core systems administration and offensive security methodologies. I leverage an adversary mindset to uncover misconfigurations, evaluate attack surfaces, and strengthen defensive posture.
Applied Technical Experience
- Enterprise Lab Administration: Maintain a bare-metal and virtualized multi-OS testing environment to simulate Active Directory attack paths, credential harvesting, and network pivots.
- Infrastructure & Defense: Implement VLAN network segmentation, monitor traffic flows, and analyze packet captures to detect and mitigate unauthorized activity.
- Security Research & Education: Direct technical workflows at TechTactix, producing practical write-ups and step-by-step security audits.
Currently seeking an entry-level security analyst or junior penetration testing role where I can apply my hands-on problem-solving and rapid learning agility.