I'm Eli McRae, a Penetration Tester and Cybersecurity Trainer with a wealth of experience in various sectors. I love developing software solutions and automation pipelines for both offensive and defensive objectives. My journey began at T&F Office Machines, and I've had the pleasure of working with organizations like the Arkansas Air National Guard, Pinnacle Telecom, ArchFord Education Services Cooperative, and Nolan Transportation Group.My passion for cybersecurity and education has led me to contribute to the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education's Computer Science agenda and advise on the creation of the K-12 Computer Science, Cybersecurity, and Computer Networking pathway standards. I've also worked as a Penetration Tester, conducting network penetration tests and social engineering assessments.In my defensive work, I specialize in forensics and hunt-forward operations, focusing on identifying and mitigating cyber threats. I've earned several honors, including the Air Force Commendation Medal for Exceptional Performance and first place in multiple hacking competitions.With a Bachelor's degree in Information Systems and Business from the University of Arkansas Fort Smith and as a GIAC Advisory Board Member, I'm excited to use my technical knowledge, customer relations skills, and forensics expertise to make a difference in the cybersecurity community!I am an active participant in the local InfoSec community (fs2600) and one of the organizers of Shell On The Border cybersecurity event. Thanks ChatGPT.
Listed skills include Troubleshooting, Information Technology, Customer Service, Python, and 16 others.