I'm confident in public speaking and clear communication, with experience presenting to a wide range of audiences, from small teams to large groups. I work well both independently and on a team, and I'm comfortable adapting to different environments and people. I pay close attention to detail and take pride in being able to break down complex information in a way that makes sense. Whether I'm juggling multiple tasks or working under pressure, I stay focused on delivering quality results and doing the job right.

I've worked hands-on across a wide range of IT systems, from setting up and securing networks to troubleshooting hardware and managing enterprise environments. I'm experienced with configuring Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls, and have deployed VPNs, VLANs, and ACLs to enforce strong security practices. I've also managed Windows Server environments, working with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy to control access and keep systems organized and secure.

On the hardware side, I've installed, repaired, and maintained desktops, laptops, servers, and network equipment; handling everything from failed power supplies and bad RAM to full system rebuilds. I've also done on-site walkthroughs to document and map IT assets for better network visibility.

In terms of tools and technologies, I've worked with Microsoft 365, Hyper-V, pfSense, and GPO management tools. I've used remote support software like VESD, inventory systems like ILS, and imaging tools such as Windows Deployment Services and Microsoft Configuration Manager. For automation and scripting, I've used PowerShell and basic Bash. I'm also familiar with managing cloud-based environments through platforms like AWS. I've worked with virtualization and container tools like VMware Workstation, VirtualBox, and Docker.

In cybersecurity, I've spent a lot of time getting hands-on with real tools and techniques. I primarily work in Kali Linux and have experience with vulnerability scanning, network exploitation, privilege escalation, and post-exploitation, all tested through platforms like Hack The Box, TryHackMe, Test-Out, Cengage, and my home lab.

While I focus heavily on red team tools and offensive techniques, I use that knowledge to strengthen my blue team skills. Understanding how attackers think helps me better identify weaknesses, anticipate exploits, and develop stronger defenses. Whether it's writing detection rules, reviewing logs, or planning incident response steps, I approach each task with an attacker's perspective in mind.

I've used a wide range of tools across different areas of cybersecurity. For offensive security, I'm familiar with Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit, Hydra, SQLmap, and Ghidra. On the defensive side, I've used Splunk, Wireshark, Security Onion, Redline, LogViewPlus, and Autopsy for forensics and threat hunting. For scanning and assessment, I've worked with Nessus, OpenVAS, Nikto, Yara, and Shodan. I reference Exploit DB regularly and apply the MITRE ATT&CK framework when analyzing threat actor's behavior.

I incorporate scripting with Python and JavaScript for automation, payload development, and malware analysis.

I've led and participated in incident response tabletop exercises, focusing on identifying initial access, privilege escalation, and persistence. I'm always experimenting with ways to integrate AI into my workflow, whether to speed up analysis or guide learning.