🔐 Information Security Specialist

Hi, I'm Errant Packet

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.

Technical Expertise

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Red Team Operations

Finding vulnerabilities before adversaries do

  • Penetration Testing (Web, Network, Mobile, API)
  • Application Security (OWASP Top 10)
  • Social Engineering & Phishing Campaigns
  • Risk Assessment & Threat Modeling
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Cloud & Enterprise Security

Primary security lead for Microsoft cloud and corporate technology

  • Microsoft 365 & Azure Security Architecture
  • Entra ID (Azure AD) Attack & Defense
  • Multi-Cloud & Hybrid Infrastructure Security
  • Infrastructure as Code Review
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Security Engineering

Building security into the development lifecycle

  • CI/CD Pipeline Security (GitLab, GitHub Actions)
  • SAST/DAST Integration (Checkmarx, Snyk, Sonatype)
  • Vulnerability Remediation & Validation
  • Regulatory Compliance
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Security Research

Building the tools and techniques that don't exist yet

  • Custom Scanning & Automation Tools
  • Novel Exploit Development & PoC Creation
  • Security Operations Architecture Design
  • Open Source Security Tooling

Recent Conference Presentations

2025

Beyond Base64: When Your Data Gets Emojinal 😈

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.

CTF & Community Work

snack_con CTF

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.

200+
Participants
50+
Challenges
2025
Founded

DEF CON Code Breaker

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.

3/3
Challenges
3
Team Size
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Crypto

BSidesNova CTF

🥈 2nd Place Individual • 2025

Competed individually at BSidesNova 2025, securing second place against a competitive field of security professionals and enthusiasts.

2nd
Place
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Individual
2025
Year

FCC Cyber Association

Staff Advisor

Served as a professional staff advisor providing mentorship, education, and discussions related to cybersecurity careers and industry roles for aspiring security professionals.

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Mentorship
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Guidance

Conference Volunteering

Community Contributor

Active volunteer supporting HackRedCon, HackSpaceCon, Red Team Village, BSidesCharm, and ShmooCon Labs. Helping build the community that builds security.

5+
Events
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Community

Mentor Village

Volunteer Mentor

Providing mentoring, education, and resources to those exploring cybersecurity careers. Guiding the next generation of security professionals.

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Education
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Resources

Certifications & Credentials

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GIAC GWAPT

GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester

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GIAC GCPN

GIAC Cloud Penetration Tester

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Foundation Training

CCNA, CEH, Microsoft, AWS, CompTIA

Let's Connect

Whether you're interested in a guest conference speaker, or just want to chat about the latest vulnerabilities, I'd love to hear from you.