About

I am a Security Analyst and Engineer finishing my B.S. in Computer Science at Oregon State University, with an expected graduation in June 2026. My professional focus is on cybersecurity operations, infrastructure resilience, and system hardening.

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I currently serve as a Security Analyst and Engineer (Rotational) at the Oregon State University Security Operations Center (ORTSOC). My responsibilities include:

  • Analyzing and responding to security events within a live SOC environment.
  • Implementing security engineering solutions and automated workflows.
  • Hardening and maintaining Linux distributions, including Ubuntu, Debian, and Arch Linux.

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I architect and maintain a high-availability home laboratory to simulate enterprise-grade network services and security monitoring.

  • Orchestration: Advanced Docker and Docker Compose workflows for microservices, including the management of persistent data volumes and multi-container networks.
  • Service Infrastructure: Deployment of a full-stack Collaborative Private Cloud (Nextcloud AIO) with integrated PostgreSQL, Redis, and ClamAV for real-time threat scanning.
    • Implementation of automated database backups (Calcardbackup) and service health monitoring (Uptime Kuma).
  • Security & Network:
    • Reverse proxy management via Caddy for SSL termination and secure edge routing.
    • Host-level protection using Fail2ban to mitigate brute-force attempts on private services.
  • Content Management: Automated content aggregation and recipe management (Mealie) through containerized pipeline automation.
  • Operating Systems: Arch Linux (Main), Debian, and Ubuntu.
  • Certifications: CompTIA Security+ ce, Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate (CySA+ in progress).

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Outside of security engineering, I focus on:

  • Chess: Competitive online play and the study of opening theory.
  • Culinary: Learning to prepare many kinds of new dishes, specifically focused on delicious meal-prep options.
  • Finance: Long-term investing strategies with a focus on value-tilt portfolios.

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I am currently planning a relocation to the San Francisco Bay Area following my graduation and am seeking roles as a SOC Analyst or Junior Security Engineer.