My family first got Internet access when I turned 13 years old. It was then, although unknown to be at the time, that my career would begin to be defined. I quickly found myself playing with R.A.T’s, infecting (and removing) the viruses from the family computer, writing Visual Basic applications, and participating in AOL punter and warez chat rooms. I was hooked, and needless to say I became the family “computer guy” for all things computer related.Today, though my AOL warez and punter days are behind me, I am still very much the “computer guy.” After obtaining a B.S. in Information Technology, and a Master’s in Digital Forensics, I began an internship with the UCF Police Department, assisting with Digital Forensic cases. I was then led to the UCF Information Security Office, where I am now a Senior Security Analyst with the Security Incident Response Team. Responding to data breaches, account/system compromises, performing forensic investigations, investigating malware, and more, I am able to work everyday in a career that constantly challenges me and forces me to learn. Technical work aside, I have been very fortunate to oversee a number of interns who have become quite successful. Relaying knowledge to others and seeing someone else find passion in the work is an extremely rewarding experience.When not investigating a case, I find myself thinking of ways in which I can automate processes, and improve security posture, both at work and at home. I am very proud that one of my Python applications was published on haveibeenpwned.com and that a recent research project may soon be incorporated into a course offered by the United States Secret Service.