I'm a passionate Cloud & Systems Engineer with a focus on cybersecurity and automation. I specialize in building secure, scalable infrastructure and creating intelligent automation solutions that solve real-world IT challenges.

current_focus:
  - Cloud Infrastructure Security
  - IT Process Automation
  - Microsoft 365 & Azure Administration
  - Identity & Access Management
  - DevSecOps Implementation

always_learning:
  - Advanced Azure Security
  - Infrastructure as Code
  - Zero Trust Architecture
  - AI/ML for IT Operations

Cloud & Infrastructure
Security & Compliance
Automation & DevOps
Infrastructure & Containers

• Security-First Approach: All projects implement security best practices and compliance standards
• Real Impact: Solutions actively used in production environments, saving time and reducing costs
• Intelligent Automation: Smart workflows that adapt to organizational needs
• Data-Driven Insights: Comprehensive reporting and analytics for informed decision-making

Technology	Experience Level	Years
Azure		4+ years
PowerShell		2+ years
Python		3+ years
Active Directory		5+ years
Splunk		2+ years
AWS		2+ years
Docker/Kubernetes		3+ years
Terraform		2+ years

current_projects = {
    "learning": [
        "Advanced Azure Security Center",
        "Kubernetes Security Hardening", 
        "AI-Powered IT Operations"
    ],
    "building": [
        "Zero Trust Network Architecture",
        "Automated Compliance Reporting",
        "Cloud Cost Optimization Tools"
    ],
    "contributing": [
        "Open Source Security Tools",
        "IT Automation Community",
        "Cloud Best Practices Documentation"
    ]
}

homelab_setup:
  hypervisor: "VMware vSphere"
  servers:
    - "Dell PowerEdge R720"
    - "Custom Ryzen Build"
  storage: "Synology NAS with 20TB"
  networking: "pfSense Firewall + Ubiquiti"
  
  virtual_machines:
    - "Windows Server 2022 (Domain Controller)"
    - "Ubuntu Server (Docker Host)"
    - "Security Onion (SIEM)"
    - "Kali Linux (Penetration Testing)"
    - "Windows 10/11 (Testing Clients)"
    
  current_projects:
    - "Zero Trust Network Implementation"
    - "SIEM Integration Testing"
    - "Automated Vulnerability Scanning"
    - "Container Security Hardening"

• "CISSP Official Study Guide" by Mike Chapple
• "Zero Trust Networks" by Evan Gilman
• "Practical Cloud Security" by Chris Dotson
• "The Phoenix Project" by Gene Kim

• Azure Security Technologies (AZ-500) - Microsoft Learn
• AWS Security Specialty - A Cloud Guru
• Advanced PowerShell Scripting - Pluralsight
• Kubernetes Security - Linux Academy

• Enhanced security features in Account Inactivity Monitor
• Added real-time analytics to M365 License Tracker
• Implemented multi-channel notifications in Password Reminder Bot
• Contributed to open-source security automation projects
• Studying for CISSP certification

• PowerShell-Security-Tools - Added advanced AD security auditing scripts
• Azure-Automation-Runbooks - Contributed cost optimization workflows
• IT-Security-Checklist - Maintained compliance automation templates

security_principles:
  defense_in_depth:
    - "Multiple layers of security controls"
    - "Assume breach mentality"
    - "Continuous monitoring and response"
  
  zero_trust:
    - "Never trust, always verify"
    - "Least privilege access"
    - "Micro-segmentation"
  
  automation_security:
    - "Secure by design"
    - "Automated compliance checking"
    - "Infrastructure as code security"
  
  incident_response:
    - "Preparation and planning"
    - "Rapid detection and containment"
    - "Lessons learned integration"

Goal	Progress	Status
Earn CISSP Certification		In Progress
Contribute to 5 Open Source Projects		In Progress
Earn 2 Additional Cloud Security Certifications		In Progress
Mentor 25 IT Professionals		In Progress
Speak at 4 Tech Conferences		Planned

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