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Cybersecurity expert and security researcher with 24+ years of experience in academia, consulting, and applied research. I specialize in cybersecurity, digital forensics, OSINT, psychological warfare, and disinformation campaigns. As a tenured Associate Professor at the University of the Fraser Valley and instructor at BCIT, I develop and teach courses on security engineering, system administration, and malicious software analysis. I actively mentor students, leading them to success in IEEE Vancouver and B|Sides Capture the Flag competitions (2017-2019).As a consultant, I provide cybersecurity and intelligence solutions for government agencies and private organizations. My work focuses on tracking criminal networks, detecting botnets, and analyzing darknet activity through OSINT tools. I also develop countermeasures for disinformation campaigns and psychological operations, addressing the critical link between cybersecurity and human behavior.Education • PhD Candidate – Mythology & Depth Psychology, Pacifica Graduate Institute (est. 2025) • M.A. – Mythology & Depth Psychology, Pacifica Graduate Institute (2023) • M.A. – Transformational Psychology, UPR (2017) • M.S. – IT, Security Engineering, University of Liverpool (2007) • B.CIS – Computer Information Systems, UFV (2000)ExperienceCybersecurity & Intelligence Consultant | 2007 – Present • Develop OSINT-based tools for criminal network tracking, botnet detection, and darknet analysis. • Provide threat intelligence and security consulting to government and private clients. • Conduct research on psychological warfare and disinformation mitigation.University of the Fraser ValleyAssociate Professor | 2001 – Present • Designed and taught courses in cybersecurity, forensics, and information security. • Mentored students in IEEE and B|Sides competitions, achieving top recognition.BC Institute of Technology (BCIT)Instructor | 2000 – Present • Developed specialized courses in Linux administration, cybercrime, and security ethics.Consulting & Business Ventures • Bohemian Digital, Ltd. – Digital wellness apps • Pantheon Holdings – Security consulting and forensics • DWH Surveillance Solutions – Cybersecurity services • Harris Precious Stones – Gemstone salesResearch & Presentations • Using Dark Web Crawler to Uncover Malicious Websites – AHFE 2018 • Tracking Images Based on Exit Data – IEEE Vancouver 2017Professional Development & Associations • B|Sides Vancouver (2014-2023) • Canadian Association for Security & Intelligence Studies (2018-Present) • ACM (2017-Present)