Supervised daily retail and warehouse operations in compliance with organizational policies and safety standards
Coordinated warehouse inventory movement, storage, and equipment operation
Managed, coached, and scheduled staff and volunteers to meet productivity and service targets
Identified high-value donations and prepared items for eCommerce resale
Ensured accurate merchandise pricing aligned with brand and market standards
Implemented daily task plans, visual merchandising, and donation flow processes with leadership
Trained new hires on operational procedures, safety, and equipment use
Analyzed sales data to optimize inventory rotation and product placement
Hours per week: 40
SOC Engineer
ThreatX
2023.11 - 2024.02
Implemented code optimization techniques in Python, resulting in a 20% reduction in execution time for critical processes, enhancing overall system performance
Leveraged Haskell and Scala for data analysis projects, despite not being a professional, demonstrating a commitment to expanding skill sets and experimenting with functional programming paradigms
Utilized Rust programming to fortify the security of critical modules, reducing the number of security vulnerabilities by 20% and enhancing the resilience of the software
Established and maintained a robust log analysis system, collecting and parsing logs from various sources, including servers and applications, resulting in real-time anomaly detection and proactive issue resolution
Conducted root cause analysis of critical incidents by dissecting log data, pinpointing issues, and recommending preventive measures, reducing downtime and improving system reliability
Led and mentored cross-functional engineering teams, fostering collaboration and a culture of innovation, resulting in a 20% increase in team productivity and successful project deliveries
Conducted in-depth research on emerging cybersecurity threats, including malware, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques, providing timely insights to enhance security posture
Hours per week: 60
Security Consultant
Leviathan Security Group
2022.03 - 2023.04
Conducted in-depth evaluations of web applications and enterprise networks in Linux environments, identifying and remediating security vulnerabilities
Applied reverse engineering techniques to Linux binaries of varying complexity, strengthening system security through vulnerability discovery and mitigation
Performed comprehensive security assessments and configuration audits on Linux systems in AWS and Azure, including services such as EC2, S3, RDS, and AWS Lambda
Provided expert guidance on designing and implementing Linux-focused vulnerability management strategies, improving organizational security posture
Conducted security evaluations of Linux-based IoT devices, reducing exposure to potential threats
Collaborated with R&D teams on blockchain security in Linux environments, leveraging functional languages such as Haskell, OCaml, and Rust to promote secure development practices
Managed CI/CD pipelines on Linux servers using GitHub and SaaS tools such as osquery, ensuring secure and reliable delivery workflows
Led web application and network security initiatives for a broad client base, ranging from SMBs to Fortune 100 organizations
Performed in-depth reviews of AWS and Azure configurations, including EC2, S3, and RDS, strengthening overall cloud security
Conducted source code audits across multiple languages, including Java, C, C++, Python, OCaml, and Haskell
Researched cryptographic protocols and implementations, contributing to advanced security knowledge and best practices
Mentored associate consultants through structured training and meetups, supporting their growth into mid-level consultants
Partnered with development teams to integrate and enhance CI/CD security controls, improving deployment security
Advised on GraphQL security design and common implementation risks, enabling more secure application architectures
Hours per week: 40
Security Consultant
NCC Group
2021.02 - 2022.03
Spearheaded web and network security initiatives for a diverse client base, ranging from SMBs to Fortune 100 organizations
Conducted comprehensive AWS and Azure security reviews, including EC2, S3, and RDS, strengthening overall cloud security
Performed advanced research on cryptographic implementations and protocols, contributing to organizational security knowledge
Mentored associate consultants through structured meetups and training sessions, supporting progression to mid-level roles
Collaborated with development teams to integrate and enhance CI/CD security controls, improving deployment security
Provided expert guidance on GraphQL security, identifying and mitigating common vulnerabilities to improve application security
Hours per week: 40
Security Consultant
IOActive
2020.01 - 2020.12
Led source code audits for applications in Java, C, C++, Python, Ocaml, and Haskell, ensuring code integrity and security
Spearheaded technical aspects of web application and network engagements, driving overall project success
Took the helm in training initiatives, mentoring associate consultants, and fostering a skilled and knowledgeable team
Improved communication pipelines for engagement productivity, leading to a significant increase in productivity and sales by 10 percent
Engaged in innovative research in binary analysis, automation, and tactics improvements, enhancing operational efficiency
Developed and delivered API demonstrations and training for GraphQL Security implementations, increasing understanding and application of security best practices
Hours per week: 40
SOC Analyst
CI Security
2018.06 - 2019.02
Analyzed hundreds of security alerts daily using manual and automated methods, reducing false positives and negatives by 30%+
Optimized agile Scrum processes to improve communication and efficiency within engineering teams
Proactively identified and remediated dozens of malicious activity incidents weekly, protecting organizational assets
Improved detection workflows by integrating the MITRE ATT&CK framework with Jira, accelerating ticket resolution
Conducted malware triage using automated and manual tools, including IDA Pro, Ghidra, and scripting languages
Contributed to building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitHub, Elasticsearch, Kibana, and Docker
Hours per week: 40
Security Consultant
Rhino Security Labs
2017.10 - 2018.02
Conducted comprehensive web application and network security assessments, strengthening overall system security posture
Researched web application security implementations and led internal training initiatives to promote secure development practices
Executed and analyzed security scans (e.g., Nessus), providing actionable insights into client security environments
Streamlined internal processes for engagement scheduling and employee onboarding, improving operational efficiency
Led client onboarding interviews to gather requirements and tailor security engagements to client needs
Hours per week: 30
Education
Associate's degree - Digital Forensics and Incident Response, Linux Engineering
Peninsula College
Port Angeles, WA
02.2018
Skills
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), CentOS, SUSE, Debian
System installation, hardening, and lifecycle management
Systemd service management & boot troubleshooting
Package management (dnf, yum, rpm, apt, zypper)
Certification
Certified Web Application Penetration Testing Professional, eLearnSecurity - 2020
Language skills
English
Spoken: Advanced
Written: Advanced
Read: Advanced
Timeline
Assistant Store Manager
Goodwill
2024.11 - 2025.09
SOC Engineer
ThreatX
2023.11 - 2024.02
Security Consultant
Leviathan Security Group
2022.03 - 2023.04
Security Consultant
NCC Group
2021.02 - 2022.03
Security Consultant
IOActive
2020.01 - 2020.12
SOC Analyst
CI Security
2018.06 - 2019.02
Security Consultant
Rhino Security Labs
2017.10 - 2018.02
Associate's degree - Digital Forensics and Incident Response, Linux Engineering