Air Force veteran. ThreatLocker engineer. Zero-trust practitioner. Building a career at the intersection of operational technology and enterprise security.
I started my career in the U.S. Air Force as a Security Forces member, where I built a foundation in access control, physical security, and incident response. That military discipline never left me.
After the Air Force I did a four-year electrician apprenticeship, then spent six years at Walt Disney World as a Computer Ride and Show Technician keeping legacy OT and ride control systems running. Working hands-on with physical infrastructure and real operational technology gave me an edge most security folks don't have on paper.
Today I'm an Approval Request Engineer at ThreatLocker. Every day I'm digging into denied executables, researching them in an isolated VDI and on VirusTotal, and checking them against each customer's application control policy before anything gets approved. In July 2026 I finished my A.S. in Information Technology at Full Sail University as Salutatorian with a 3.99 GPA, and I'm moving straight into the B.S. in Cybersecurity.
My goal is simple: bring the rigor of military service, the hands-on reality of OT environments, and the analytical depth of modern cybersecurity into a SOC or critical infrastructure role.
Promoted from Application Technician in March 2026. I review application approval requests coming in from customer environments, research denied executables using an internal VDI and VirusTotal, and cross-reference each request against the customer's application control policies before it's allowed. It's zero trust in practice: nothing runs until someone has actually looked at it.
Supported enterprise clients in configuring and managing zero-trust endpoint security controls. Reviewed application behavior, analyzed audit logs, and collaborated with security teams to enforce least-privilege policies across diverse environments.
Maintained legacy OT and ride control systems alongside modern ride and show equipment, with a focus on preventive maintenance, server and audio equipment, and coordinating with engineering teams on security-adjacent hardware upgrades. Gained direct exposure to operational technology (OT) environments, legacy system constraints, and real-world critical infrastructure operations.
Four-year electrical apprenticeship. This is where I learned to work carefully around live systems and troubleshoot physical infrastructure, which made the jump into OT and ride control at Disney a natural fit.
Access control operations, vulnerability assessments, incident response, and security procedures in high-accountability environments. Built foundational discipline in physical and operational security that continues to inform every technical role.
Continuing directly from A.S. program. Focus on advanced security engineering, threat intelligence, and critical infrastructure protection.
Graduated July 3, 2026 as Salutatorian. Earned two Course Director's Awards, for Project & Portfolio I and Project & Portfolio II. Coursework covered cloud networking (Azure, SDN, VPNs), cybersecurity fundamentals, scripting, network design, and security infrastructure planning.
Instead of just popping Metasploitable 2, I'm hardening it. Kali and Nessus scan the box over an isolated Hyper-V switch, then I work each finding on a scan, remediate, rescan, document loop. So far I've fully removed Tomcat 5.5 (default creds on 8180) and revived the dead Ubuntu 8.04 repos to get the system patched. Next up: the vsftpd 2.3.4 backdoor, Samba username map script, UnrealIRCd, distcc, and weak SSH keys.
Follow the Write-upsDocumented coursework including network design, security infrastructure planning, VLAN segmentation, Active Directory implementation, and hands-on lab configurations.
View on GitHubDesigned and implemented a segmented office network including VLAN architecture, IP schema (192.168.30.0/24), firewall rules, Active Directory, and a full WordPress + Ghost deployment with NginX reverse proxy on Docker.
View DetailsAssisted with live lab exercises at ThreatLocker's Zero Trust World conference including SQL injection demos, Metasploit exploitation, AI model hacking, and USB Rubber Ducky demonstrations.
View ProfileHome lab work and TryHackMe challenge writeups covering penetration testing, privilege escalation, network analysis, and security tooling on Kali Linux, Windows Server, and custom VM environments.
View on GitHubI'm always open to connecting with security professionals, exploring new opportunities, and contributing to the community. Whether it's a role, a collaboration, or just a conversation, reach out.
Currently working as an Approval Request Engineer at ThreatLocker while actively pursuing growth into EDR, SOC Analyst, or OT/ICS cybersecurity roles. Fresh off my A.S. in IT from Full Sail (July 2026) and recent PenTest+ and SecurityX passes. CompTIA SecOT+ in progress for November 2026.