I am an ethical hacker, cybersecurity researcher, and passionate about integrating AI into my workflows. I create blogs, CTF write-ups, and tutorials on cybersecurity, Linux, and automation. And I have a habit of making obscure pop-culture references.
- Hacker by day, NOC Technician and AI Dev by night (3rd shift, ugh) 🕶️
- Building and tinkering with my VPS servers, Docker/Podman, Kubernetes, and homelab 🛠️
- Daily driving Arch Linux with a special love for containers, virtualization, and AI.
- Avid CTF competitor and security researcher, specializing in networking and Red Team Operations 🔍
- 🧠 Currently learning: Rust, Golang, APIs, and diving deeper into ML & AI.
- Check out my website for cybersecurity blogs, write-ups, and tutorials!
- Or maybe check out my portfolio to keep up to date with my projects!
- Operating Systems: Arch Linux, Red Hat/CentOS, Ubuntu/Debian, Kali, Windows 10/11
- Languages: Bash, Python, PowerSehll, Rust, Go, Javascript
- Tools: Docker/Podman, Kubernetes, QEMU, Git, Notion, Obsidian, SillyTavern, AnythingLLM
- Penetration Testing: Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit, Wireshark, Nessus, Aircrack-ng, Hashcat
- Cloud/Virtualization: Proxmox, Docker/Podman, Kubernetes, QEMU, VPS (Virtual Private Server)
- 🤖💻 Always experimenting with Pentesting, AI, and Linux
- 🐺 Unfortunate dog-dad of a Morkie 🐾
- 😺 Black Cat Owner (Meet Hades aka "Turd Muffin" 🖤)
- 🛌 In a Hate-Hate relationship with My Pillow
- 🧀 Nacho Enthusiast
- 👾 Last to successfully Gnarfle the Garthok
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Main Workstation
- DIY Build
- AMD Ryzen 5800x / Nvidia RTX 3080 / 64GB RAM / 2TB NVME + 14TB STORAGE
- Running: Dual boot Arch Linux (KDE/Wayland) & Parrot Security (xfce)
- Peripherals:
- Drop Entr + LOTR Dwarvish Edition
- UtechSmart Venus Pro RGB Mouse
- Anker PowerConf C200 2K webcam
- Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless/Wired ANC headphones
- Sennheiser HD 560s open-back headphones
- Focusrite Scarlett Solo (2nd Gen) Audio DAC
- DIY Build
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Work Laptop
- Lenovo Legion 5
- AMD Ryzen 4800h / Nvidia GTX 2070 / 32GB RAM / 2 x 1TB NVME
- Running: Arch Linux (KDE/Wayland) & DWM
- Peripherals:
- Uperfect 16" 120Hz 2560x1600 Portable Monitor
- UtechSmart Venus Pro RGB Wireless Mouse
- MeeAudio M6 Pro IEM, bluetooth + wired in-ear monitors
- Lenovo Legion 5
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Homelab
- Raspberry Pi 5 8GB w/Raspberry Pi OS
- ienRon 10 port Switch
- Pwnie Express Pwn Pro
- Supermicro 4028GR-TRT
- Intel Xeon E5-2620 V4 x 2 / 4x Nividia M40 24GB / 256GB RAM
- Running: Proxmox VE, Docker, Kubernetes
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Pentester EDC
- Google Pixel 6 Pro, GrapheneOS
- OnePlus 7 Pro, eOS (rooted) + Kali Nethunter + custom kernel
- Raspberry Pi 4 4GB (Kali Linux)
- PiSugar S 5000mAh + VuFine VF-110 mono display, iClever BK08 folding keyboard
- Covert Instruments Echelon Set
- Full set Auto Jigglers + warded lock picks
- Flipper Zero + Momemtum firmware (current build: mntm-dev-3eab261e)
- Panda Wireless pau09 dual-band usb wifi adapter
- Hak5 WiFi Pineapple Mk VII
- Minigotchi (ESP 8266-based pwnagotchi)
Thanks for stopping by! Feel free to reach out or drop me a message. Always up for a tech chat or a new challenge! 💬