About Me
My name is Drake and I am cybersecurity professional specializing in offensive security and vulnerability assessment. With a strong foundation in ethical hacking and software engineering, I identify and mitigate security risks across diverse environments, ensuring robust defenses against evolving cyber threats.
Expertise & Skills
- Penetration Testing & Ethical Hacking: Assessing and fortifying web applications, APIs, networks, software, embedded systems, and Active Directory.
- Security Research & Development: Award-winning researcher in secure web application development, with a published paper recognized for its contributions to improving software security. Continuously contributing to best security practices.
- Certifications: CPTS (Certified Penetration Testing Specialist), CyberOps Associate (Cisco), CompTIA Network+.
- Cloud & Network Security: Proficient in securing cloud infrastructures, analyzing network protocols, and mitigating attack surfaces.
- Automation & Secure Software: Developing security tools in Rust and PowerShell, streamlining security workflows, and automating penetration testing methodologies.
Beyond Professional Life
Outside of cybersecurity, I thrive on Surfing, Hiking, Reading, Weightlifting, and Coding. These passions fuel my problem-solving mindset and help me stay active and healthy!