A simple security researcher trying to make a name for himself. I love Anime, tennis, traveling, and learning.
"I’ll leave tomorrow’s problems to tomorrow’s me" - SAITAMA (ONE-PUNCH MAN)
My Work Experience
Scientist
Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific
AUG 2019 - PRESENTLead advanced cybersecurity research and DevSecOps operations for U.S. Navy systems. Architect and deploy secure Kubernetes/OpenShift environments, automate security scanning pipelines (Tekton), and manage AWS infrastructure (IL4/IL6). Principal investigator on DARPA/ONR projects; mentor junior engineers; develop simulation tools (vehicle hacking simulator, VR/AR training).
Cyber Security Analyst
RSI Security
JAN 2019 - JUL 2019Conducted penetration tests, vulnerability assessments, and forensic investigations using Rapid7, Qualys, Metasploit, and Wireshark. Ensured compliance with HIPAA, PCI, and NIST standards; managed SIEM, IDS/IPS, and FIM tools to strengthen client security posture.
System Engineer Intern
ATX Networks
JUN 2018 - DEC 2018Performed multi-layer network troubleshooting, packet analysis, and system verification testing. Led regression testing for high‑profile products to ensure reliability.
Software Engineer Intern
StratumPoint
JAN 2018 - MAY 2018Developed a web application for cyber/physical risk intelligence using PHP, JavaScript, and Drupal 7. Integrated Google Maps API and managed multiple databases for robust data handling.
My Education
University of Southern California 
2021 - 2023
Master's in Cybersecurity engineering
California State University, San Marcos 
2014 - 2018
Bachelor's in Computer Science
My Skills
Programming Languages
Version Control
Cloud & Container
Infrastructure & DevOps
Operating Systems
Editors & IDEs
CMS & Frameworks
Databases
Personal projects
- Merkle Tree Implementation
- Secure Data System
- Decentralized Audit System
- NFT Art Generator & minting with Cardano blockchain
- Adeverserial AI detection
- LLM trained on MITRE ATT&CK framework
- AI-Generated Malware Feasibility Study
- Car Hacking Simulator
Mentorship
- Cody Rice (NIWC Intern 2019, 2020, 2021)
- Uriel Zacarias (NIWC Intern 2022)
- chuang (NIWC New Professional 2022)
- Jennifer Bui (NIWC New Professional 2023)
- Ricardo (NIWC New Professional 2023)
- Marwa Aljanabi (NIWC New Professional 2024)
