I’m a novice security researcher who specializes in penetration testing, ethical hacking, and red teaming. I created this blog to document what I’ve learned and share practical insights from my work in Cybersecurity.

My path here wasn’t exactly traditional. I started out studying literature in secondary school, which taught me how to think critically and solve problems, skills that turned out to be surprisingly useful in cybersecurity. From there, I earned a Bachelor’s in Electronic Engineering and a Professional Diploma in Computer Engineering before completing a Micromasters in Cybersecurity through Rochester Institute of Technology.

Along the way, I’ve picked up certifications like OSCP, CPTS, PNPT, CWES(aka CBBH), CDSA, CRTE, CRTP, CRTS, CRTA, CCSE and CEH (Practical). These aren’t just letters after my name, they represent years of hands-on work and a commitment to keeping up with how rapidly this field changes.

I started my career in customer service, moved into IT support, and eventually landed in management. These days, I handle both offensive and defensive security, running our organization’s penetration testing program while also thinking about how to defend against the same tactics I use to test our systems.

On this blog, you’ll find my thoughts on cybersecurity challenges, certification reviews, and technical walkthroughs. I’m here to share what’s worked (and what hasn’t) throughout my career. Feel free to look around and reach out if something resonates with you.