Analyzed 32-bit Linux CTF binaries using Ghidra, GDB, and angr to reverse-engineer program logic, explore execution paths, and recover hidden flags via symbolic execution. Strengthened the security of C applications by identifying and resolving memory-safety vulnerabilities using Clang’s AddressSanitizer, static analysis, and regression testing. Architected a secure, scalable network for a healthcare provider, emphasizing HIPAA compliance and multi-site connectivity. Created a comprehensive disaster recovery plan for a civil engineering firm, focusing on risk mitigation and business continuity. Explored the Microsoft 365 platform, deploying and managing cloud services to enhance productivity and collaboration. Implemented a secure on-premises Exchange environment with Proxmox Mail Gateway, focusing on email security and business continuity. Configured a wireless LAN with Cisco APs and a WLC, focusing on enterprise Wi-Fi design, security, and seamless roaming. Automated Windows deployments using WDS and MDT, streamlining OS provisioning and reducing manual effort in IT environments. Performed a wireless site survey to assess coverage, identify dead zones, and optimize Wi-Fi performance in a real environment. Deployed and managed XCP-ng for virtualization, highlighting platform features, VM provisioning, and network integration. Designed and built this portfolio site from the ground up, focusing on clean design, accessibility, and performance. Developed a security monitoring stack with Wazuh, integrating log collection, alerting, and real-time analysis for threat detection. Set up a VoIP phone system using FreePBX, exploring call routing, SIP trunking, and unified communications features. Implemented a pfSense firewall to secure and segment network traffic, emphasizing real-world security policies and monitoring. Showcases the architecture and configuration of a multi-IGP network lab, highlighting routing strategies, protocol integration, and troubleshooting in a virtualized Cisco environment. Deployed a private cloud with OpenStack from scratch—detailing the challenges, architecture decisions, and automation strategies I used to build a scalable environment. Deployed and configured a three-host vSphere cluster with vCenter and SAN storage, exploring best practices for virtualization, storage integration, and system reliability.