An errant packet is one that deviates from its expected path.
In networking, this is usually a problem. In security research, this is usually the point.
Leading adversarial security operations in global fintech, stress-testing the systems that move billions daily.
Bringing a creative, unconventional approach to security architecture and tool development.
Sharing hard-won lessons from conference stages across the country.
Finding vulnerabilities before adversaries do
Primary security lead for Microsoft cloud and corporate technology
Building security into the development lifecycle
Building the tools and techniques that don't exist yet
HackRedCon, HackSpaceCon & BSidesCT
Exploring creative data encoding techniques using Unicode and emoji for obfuscation and exfiltration. Novel techniques for hiding malicious payloads in plain sight using emotional intelligence.
Co-Founder & Organizer
An all skills CTF that combines security challenges with culinary themes. Making cybersecurity education more digestible, serving up challenges from appetizer-level crypto to main course web exploitation.
Challenge Completed • 2025
Competed as part of a three-person team at the Code Breaker Village, successfully completing all three cryptography challenges within the allotted time.
🥈 2nd Place Individual • 2025
Competed individually at BSidesNova 2025, securing second place against a competitive field of security professionals and enthusiasts.
Staff Advisor
Served as a professional staff advisor providing mentorship, education, and discussions related to cybersecurity careers and industry roles for aspiring security professionals.
Community Contributor
Active volunteer supporting HackRedCon, HackSpaceCon, Red Team Village, BSidesCharm, and ShmooCon Labs. Helping build the community that builds security.
Volunteer Mentor
Providing mentoring, education, and resources to those exploring cybersecurity careers. Guiding the next generation of security professionals.
GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester
GIAC Cloud Penetration Tester
CCNA, CEH, Microsoft, AWS, CompTIA