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Professional
Experience.

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Selected roles and contributions across detection engineering, cybersecurity education, technical research, and security communities.

WAZUHCYBERSECURITY OPERATIONS
STATUS: ACTIVE
AUG 2025 — PRESENT · REMOTE

Wazuh — Cybersecurity Ambassador

CATEGORYDetection EngineeringBlue TeamTechnical Content

Creating technical cybersecurity content focused on threat detection, security telemetry and defensive operations using Wazuh. I explore real-world attack scenarios and translate detection logic, monitoring strategies and Blue Team practices into practical resources for the cybersecurity community.

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Key Contributions

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    Develop technical articles and practical guides covering threat detection, log analysis, file integrity monitoring, vulnerability detection and active response.

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    Explore real-world attack scenarios to demonstrate detection strategies and defensive techniques.

  3. 03

    Translate complex cybersecurity concepts into clear and actionable technical content.

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    Promote practical Wazuh use cases across different security environments.

  5. 05

    Contribute to cybersecurity education and knowledge sharing within the open-source security community.

FOCUS AREAS
Threat DetectionWazuhSIEM / XDRLog AnalysisDetection EngineeringIncident ResponseBlue Team
HAWKS SECURITY ACADEMYCYBERSECURITY EDUCATION
RECORD: 2024 — 2025
JUL 2024 — MAY 2025 · 11 MONTHS

Hawks Security Academy — Intern

ROLECybersecurity Content& Community Intern

Supported cybersecurity education and community initiatives through technical content, security research and digital engagement. The role combined cybersecurity awareness with communication and content strategy to make security concepts more accessible.

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Key Contributions

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    Created cybersecurity-focused visual and educational content for digital platforms.

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    Supported cybersecurity awareness and community engagement initiatives.

  3. 03

    Researched emerging cybersecurity trends to develop relevant educational material.

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    Applied data-driven insights to improve content reach and audience engagement.

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    Helped communicate technical security concepts in a clear and approachable format.

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    Contributed to strengthening the academy’s cybersecurity education presence.

FOCUS AREAS
Cybersecurity AwarenessTechnical ContentSecurity EducationSecurity ResearchCommunity ManagementDigital Strategy
HACK THE BOXAUTHORIZED CYBERSECURITY LABS
LAB STATUS: ACTIVE
ONGOING · REMOTE / LAB

Hack The Box — CTF Player

PRACTICE MODECTF Problem SolvingOffensive Security LabsAdversary-Informed Defense

Developing practical security skills by solving CTF challenges and lab machines in authorized Hack The Box environments. My approach emphasizes structured enumeration, evidence-based hypothesis testing, controlled exploitation, privilege escalation and documenting attack paths to better understand defensive visibility and remediation.

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Practical Outcomes

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    Perform structured reconnaissance, service enumeration and attack-surface analysis across Linux and Windows lab targets.

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    Assess web applications, network services and identity environments to identify realistic vulnerability chains.

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    Practice controlled exploitation and privilege escalation exclusively within authorized CTF and lab environments.

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    Translate offensive observations into defensive questions, detection ideas and remediation priorities.

  5. 05

    Strengthen troubleshooting, technical documentation and methodical problem-solving under realistic constraints.

PRACTICE AREAS
CTFHack The BoxEnumerationWeb SecurityLinuxWindowsPrivilege EscalationActive Directory
OPERATIONAL RECORD

Technical depth. Clear communication. Defensive impact.

A professional trajectory shaped by detection-first thinking, practical security education and contribution to the cybersecurity community.

OPEN TO THE RIGHT OPPORTUNITYAVAILABLE FOR CONVERSATIONS

Ready to contribute. Built to keep growing.

I am looking for opportunities where I can contribute practical cybersecurity knowledge, analytical thinking and clear technical communication while continuing to grow alongside an experienced team. I am especially interested in junior cybersecurity, Blue Team, SOC, detection engineering, security research and technically meaningful collaborations.

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CONTRIBUTE

Bring a detection-focused mindset, hands-on lab experience and disciplined technical documentation.

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GROW

Deepen my capabilities through real operational challenges, mentorship and continuous learning.

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COLLABORATE

Work with teams and communities on security research, education and practical defensive projects.