Breaking things ethically to Defend better
Experienced professional with 9+ years of operational experience in data governance and security operations. I combine hands-on technical expertise with industry-recognized certifications.
Passionate about continuous learning, ethical hacking, and building secure infrastructure. Currently focused on advanced vulnerability assessment, SOC operations, and incident response.
Python • Bash • SQL
Kali Linux • Debian • Ubuntu • Windows 10/11
| Category | Tools |
|---|---|
| Network Security | Wireshark, Nmap, Cisco Packet Tracer, Nikto |
| Cloud & Identity | Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune |
| SIEM & Monitoring | Splunk, TryHackMe Labs, Security event analysis |
| Penetration Testing | Burp Suite, Social Engineering Toolkit (SET), Custom Python tools |
| Development & Version Control | GitHub, Git |
Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate — Coursera
- Risk Management • Security Audits • Identity & Access Management • Incident Response • DLP • Python • Linux • MySQL
Cisco Networking Academy
- Introduction to Cybersecurity
- Networking Basics (IP Addressing • Subnetting • Routing • DHCP • DNS)
| Project | Description | Technologies |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft 365 SOC Operations | Monitored Entra ID, Exchange, SharePoint, and Intune security events; analyzed incident logs; implemented detection rules | Entra ID, SPLUNK, Log Analysis, SIEM |
| Network Security Lab | Designed and deployed SOHO network topologies; configured Ethernet switching, DNS/DHCP, and hierarchical network architecture | Cisco Packet Tracer, Network Design |
| Security Audits & Compliance | Conducted security assessments, identified vulnerabilities, documented remediation strategies | Risk Assessment, Threat Analysis |
| Project | Description | Technologies |
|---|---|---|
| Custom Brute-Force Tooling | Developed Python-based password attack tools; tested against various authentication mechanisms | Python, Security Testing |
| Vulnerability Scanning & Assessment | Intermediate-level vulnerability identification across systems, networks, and web applications; remediation recommendations | Nmap, Nikto, Metasploit |
| Payload Development & Exploitation | Custom exploit creation; testing and validation in lab environments | Python, Shellcode |
| Social Engineering & Phishing | Phishing campaign development; security awareness testing; human element attack vectors | SET Framework, Red Team Tactics |
| Project | Description | Technologies |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Network Design | Full network topology design: Ethernet switching, IPv4 addressing, ARP, DNS, DHCP, routing protocols | Cisco IOS, Packet Tracer, Network Architecture |
| Cisco Networking Labs | Hands-on IP addressing, subnetting, VLAN configuration, wireless security, transport layer protocols | Packet Tracer, Hands-On Labs |
- ✅ Fundamentals — Networking protocols, TCP/IP stack, system security architecture
- ✅ Certifications — Google Cybersecurity Professional, Cisco Networking Academy
- 🔄 Hands-On Labs — TryHackMe, Cisco Packet Tracer, custom lab environments
- 🎯 Current Focus — Advanced vulnerability assessment, SOC operations, threat detection, incident response
"I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious." — Albert Einstein
I believe in:
- Ethical Hacking — Understanding attack vectors to build stronger defenses
- Continuous Learning — The security landscape evolves constantly; staying ahead is essential
- Practical Excellence — Real-world scenarios and hands-on labs over theory alone
- Accountability — Security is a shared responsibility across organizations
- Defense in Depth — Layered security strategies and proactive threat detection
- CISCO Networking Devices — Network design, switching, protocols, IOS CLI
- Ethical Hacking & Pen Testing — TryHackMe labs, tools, techniques, methodologies
- Microsoft 365 Security — Entra ID, Exchange, SharePoint, Intune monitoring and defense
- SOC Fundamentals — Cloud security, Microsoft Intune monitoring, incident response
- Vulnerability Scanning — Intermediate-level assessments and remediation
- Google Cybersecurity — Python scripting, Linux fundamentals, security operations