Cybersecurity professional with 15+ years of experience conducting penetration tests for critical infrastructure across the United States. Currently leading penetration testing operations, protecting the nation's most critical systems and infrastructure. Focused on the intersection of AI and cybersecurity, exploring how emerging technologies impact attack surfaces and defensive strategies.
MS in Information Security
Carnegie Mellon University
BS in Security and Risk Analysis
Penn State University
Active security researcher on multiple platforms:
Specializing in attack surface management, adversary emulation, and comprehensive security assessments of critical infrastructure. Experienced in leading teams through complex penetration testing engagements and delivering actionable security guidance to organizations across multiple sectors.
Internet of Things (IoT) Mobility Forensics
Carnegie Mellon University
Examined challenges in conducting forensic investigations with IoT devices and introduced a framework for extracting forensically-valuable data from IoT devices.
Virtual Private Network Detector (VPND)
Carnegie Mellon University
Developed a tool to detect VPN traffic through HTTP header analysis, TCP traffic patterns, and geolocation information, addressing content provider concerns about VPN-based access restrictions.
Policy Negotiation in Open Mobile Networks
Carnegie Mellon University
Proposed a trust-based policy framework for CROSSMobile architecture, enabling secure resource sharing and service negotiation in next-generation wireless networks.