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Cybersecurity Engineer focused on hardware reverse engineering, threat intelligence, and proactive system hardening.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a cybersecurity role where I can combine vulnerability research, threat intelligence, and system hardening with hands-on lab testing—especially hardware/firmware and AI security—so I can keep upskilling and turn findings into real mitigation.

I’m a hands-on Cybersecurity Specialist with deep expertise in hardware reverse engineering, threat intelligence, and system hardening. I use proactive “Left of Bang” strategies and a strong grasp of adversarial tradecraft to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities, backed by continuous upskilling through Security+, CEH, CCNA, and Azure AZ-900.

In my dedicated home lab, I actively research CVEs and develop exploits while building and securing local LLM inference environments. I run offensive testing with tools like Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, and Shodan, and I validate findings through vulnerability management (Nessus, OpenVAS) and detection engineering (Splunk). I also test AI and model security—prompt injection, jailbreak attempts, and MCP (Model Context Protocol) security—then translate results into practical hardening work across OSINT-driven threat intelligence, Active Directory security, and cloud IAM fundamentals.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Sole Operator

Sprouts Farmers Market

Aug 2024 - Jul 2025 (11 months)

Managed end-to-end production as the single point of accountability, ensuring 100% opening readiness through precise scheduling. Led sanitation protocols and equipment maintenance to maintain health and safety compliance.

Production Scheduling Labeling Operations Equipment Maintenance Safety Compliance

Mail Center Associate

Grand Canyon University

Mar 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 9 months)

Managed intake and distribution of 500+ daily mail pieces using digital tracking systems while maintaining full accountability. Handled sensitive documents with FERPA and USPS privacy compliance and managed authorized pickup access.

Mailroom Operations Chain Of Custody USPS Privacy)Identity Verification Access Control Incident resolution

Warehouse Associate

Costco Wholesale

Nov 2020 - Dec 2023 (3 years 1 month)

Performed early-morning replenishment and maintained an organized sales floor with inventory integrity, asset tracking, and configuration management. Pivoted between multiple operational roles during peak traffic and provided member assistance under high-volume conditions.

Replenishment Configuration Management Storewide Project Execution Seasonal Displays High Volume Communication sales floor organization

Conference Services & Restaurant Busser

Cedar Brook Lodge

Aug 2019 - Dec 2022 (3 years 4 months)

Coordinated with kitchen and waitstaff to ensure accurate, timely order delivery in a fast-paced environment. Secured event spaces and managed access to executive office areas while maintaining professional conditions for corporate clients.

Event Coordination Kitchen Waitstaff Teamwork Order Delivery Accuracy Access Management High Pressure Service