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I’m a hands-on cybersecurity professional with a background in security operations, threat detection, OSINT, and risk management—focused on solving real-world challenges through custom tooling, practical labs, and a global perspective. My cybersecurity journey is grounded in leadership and risk-thinking. In 2007, I led physical security and incident response operations at Secure Host Inc.—an experience that taught me to anticipate threats, assess vulnerabilities, and act with precision. These principles now guide my digital defense work across cyber domains. After pivoting from a traditional cybersecurity path, I launched Nutrition Outlet, an international startup that sharpened my entrepreneurial mindset. Travel to China, Belgium, Hong Kong, and beyond exposed me to diverse problem-solving styles and mentorship from global leaders—deepening my adaptability and decision-making under pressure. Now, with a suite of certifications from (ISC)², MCSI, NIST, Google, and Duke, I’m all-in on cybersecurity: hunting threats, dissecting malware, and aligning business operations with security best practices. 🔍 Current Focus Areas: Security Operations & Risk Management: Building and managing home labs, writing custom YARA rules, designing password policies and risk matrices, and applying layered defense strategies to ensure resilience. Threat Detection & OSINT: Analyzing attack campaigns, conducting network reconnaissance, and extracting actionable intelligence from open-source platforms to inform defense posture. Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC): Applying security controls, documenting operational procedures, and integrating risk-aware decision making based on frameworks like NIST RMF. 🌟 Beyond Cyber: 🌍 Global Perspective: Travel + mentorship = flexible, creative thinking. 💪 Fitness-Driven: Physical discipline supports mental clarity. 📚 Lifelong Learner: Tech, business, and cyber innovation are my domains. 🔗 Let’s connect if you’re working on threat hunting, GRC alignment, or collaborative defense projects—I’m open to partnerships and practical engagements.