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Cybersecurity Professional
A passionate security professional specializing in GRC, Security Engineering, and Offensive Security. I help organizations build secure systems, manage risk, and protect against evolving threats.
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About Me
I am a cybersecurity professional with [X] years of experience across multiple security domains. My expertise spans Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), Security Engineering, Offensive Security, and SOC Operations.
I’m passionate about building secure systems, automating security processes, and helping organizations improve their security posture. When I’m not hunting vulnerabilities or building security tools, you’ll find me traveling, capturing photos, or spending time with my pets.
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- Your cybersecurity journey and specializations
- What drives your passion for security
- Your unique perspective or approach
- Personal interests that make you human
- Burp Suite
- Metasploit
- Nmap
- Wireshark
- Splunk
- ELK Stack
- Sentinel
- CrowdStrike
- AWS Security
- Azure Security
- Kubernetes
- Terraform
- Python
- PowerShell
- Bash
- Go
- NIST Framework
- ISO 27001
- SOC 2
- Risk Assessment
Experience
Senior Security Engineer
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Tech Company Inc.
Leading security engineering initiatives and building security automation tools.
Key Responsibilities:
- Architected and deployed cloud-native security monitoring solutions using AWS GuardDuty and Security Hub
- Developed Python-based automation framework that reduced incident response time by 60%
- Led security architecture reviews for microservices infrastructure
- Mentored junior security engineers on secure coding practices
Technologies: Python, AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, Docker, GitLab CI/CD
GRC Analyst
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Financial Services Corp
Jun 2021 - Dec 2022
Managed governance, risk, and compliance programs for a Fortune 500 financial institution.
Key Achievements:
- Successfully led SOC 2 Type II audit preparation and achieved certification
- Developed automated risk assessment framework reducing assessment time by 50%
- Implemented vendor risk management program for 200+ third-party vendors
- Created security awareness training program with 95% completion rate
Frameworks: NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS
Security Analyst
Mar 2020 - May 2021
Provided security monitoring, incident response, and threat analysis.
Responsibilities:
- Monitored SIEM alerts and investigated security incidents
- Conducted threat hunting exercises to identify advanced persistent threats
- Developed custom detection rules for Splunk
- Participated in incident response and forensics activities
Penetration Tester
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Cybersecurity Consulting Firm
Jan 2018 - Feb 2020
Performed security assessments and penetration testing for clients across various industries.
Notable Projects:
- Conducted web application penetration tests for 50+ client applications
- Performed network penetration testing and red team exercises
- Discovered and reported critical vulnerabilities including authentication bypasses and RCE
- Delivered detailed security assessment reports with remediation guidance
Tools: Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, Custom Python scripts
Education
2014 - 2018
Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
University Name
GPA:
3.8 out of 4.0
Relevant Coursework:
- Network Security
- Cryptography
- Secure Software Development
- Digital Forensics
- Ethical Hacking
Research:
- Published research paper on “Machine Learning for Intrusion Detection Systems”
- Capstone project: Built automated vulnerability scanner for web applications
Extracurricular:
- President of Cybersecurity Club
- National Cyber League competitor (Top 10% nationally)
- CTF team member - multiple competition wins
2018 - Present
Security Certifications
Professional Certifications
- OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional) - 2022
- CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) - 2021
- CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) - 2020
- Security+ (CompTIA Security+) - 2018
- AWS Security Specialty - 2023
- GIAC GPEN (Penetration Tester) - 2021
Projects
Python
AWS
NIST
Compliance
Automated Risk Assessment Framework
Python-based framework for automated security risk assessments across cloud infrastructure. Integrates with AWS, Azure, and GCP to identify misconfigurations and compliance violations against NIST, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 frameworks.
Django
PostgreSQL
Docker
SOC 2
GRC Policy Management System
Web-based platform for managing security policies, procedures, and evidence collection for compliance audits. Built with Django and PostgreSQL. Supports version control, approval workflows, and automated reminders.
Python
Splunk
SOAR
Automation
SIEM Automation Toolkit
Collection of Python scripts and playbooks for automating common SIEM operations in Splunk. Includes automatic alert enrichment, threat intelligence integration, and response orchestration.
Kubernetes
Docker
Python
GitLab CI
Cloud Security Pipeline
CI/CD security integration for Kubernetes deployments. Performs container scanning, secrets detection, IaC security analysis, and policy enforcement. Built with Python and integrated with GitLab CI.
Python
OWASP
Security Testing
Web Application Security Scanner
Custom web application vulnerability scanner focused on detecting authentication and authorization flaws. Includes modules for SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, and business logic vulnerabilities.
PowerShell
Python
Active Directory
Red Team
Active Directory Attack Framework
PowerShell and Python toolkit for Active Directory security testing. Implements common attack techniques including Kerberoasting, pass-the-hash, and privilege escalation for penetration testing engagements.
CTF
Pentesting
Writeups
CTF Writeup Collection
Comprehensive collection of writeups from 50+ CTF competitions including Hack The Box, TryHackMe, and major CTF events. Detailed explanations of exploitation techniques and methodology.
Threat Hunting
Sigma Rules
Splunk
Blue Team
Threat Hunting Playbooks
Collection of threat hunting playbooks and detection rules for identifying advanced persistent threats. Includes Sigma rules, Splunk queries, and investigation procedures.
Python
SOAR
Incident Response
Incident Response Automation
Automated incident response workflows using SOAR platform. Integrates with EDR, firewall, and SIEM for automatic containment and investigation of security incidents.
Homelab
Proxmox
Active Directory
pfSense
Security Homelab
Documented setup of my personal cybersecurity homelab for practicing defensive and offensive security. Includes Active Directory, SIEM, vulnerable machines, and attack infrastructure. Full infrastructure-as-code setup.
Hugo
Netlify
Portfolio
Security Blog & Portfolio
This portfolio website! Built with Hugo and the hugo-profile theme. Showcases my projects, writeups, and security research. Fully automated deployment with Netlify.
Achievements
SOC 2 Certification Achievement
Led organization through first SOC 2 Type II audit with zero findings. Completed in record 6-month timeline.
Get In Touch
I’m always open to discussing cybersecurity opportunities, collaboration on security research, or just chatting about security topics. Feel free to reach out!