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• Performed in-depth network penetration testing, identifying critical vulnerabilities and providing comprehensive reports with actionable recommendations for remediation.• Assessed compliance with Zero Trust architecture principles, pinpointing potential weaknesses and areas for improvement to strengthen organizational security.• Evaluated network segmentation configurations to ensure robust defense mechanisms, enhancing overall security posture and minimizing potential attack vectors.

• Conducted comprehensive red team assessments on Cisco Webex systems, pinpointing critical vulnerabilities within applications, services, and infrastructure, resulting in a more fortified security posture.• Leveraged advanced OSINT and reconnaissance techniques to infiltrate complex, multi-billion-dollar infrastructures, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving skills and innovative thinking.• Developed and deployed custom internal security tools for detection, exploitation, and mitigation of vulnerabilities, and guided wide-spread adoption across the organization.• Collaborated with product and infrastructure engineering teams to refine secure development practices, significantly reducing vulnerabilities introduced into Webex services.• Authored detailed security assessment reports and presented findings to senior management, providing actionable insights and mitigation strategies to drive strategic security improvements across the organization.

Hazard, Kentucky, United States

• Directed operations for three high-volume restaurant locations, leading a team of 30+ employees to consistently achieve and surpass annual sales targets of $1 million.• Implemented improved technology use including tablet-based inventory management systems, secure remote access, networked surveillance, and theft deterrence systems, resulting in heightened efficiency and revenue growth.• Managed comprehensive back-end operations, including payroll, tax reporting, and vendor relationships, while developing targeted marketing strategies and accurate sales projections to support sustained business growth.

• Architected, implemented, and maintained secure and robust network infrastructure for a private investigation firm, ensuring high availability, performance, and data protection.• Performed in-depth forensic analysis and secure data extraction from digital devices, uncovering critical evidence to support legal and investigative cases.• Led comprehensive OSINT investigations on case subjects, generating detailed reports and timelines of their online activities to support investigative objectives.