Welcome to my little corner of the internet. I use this site to post mostly random thoughts and wanderings I find to help make life a little easier in regards to computing and information security. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me and I should be able to respond in a reasonable amount of time.
I often answer questions online regarding my various computing issues I run into. I usually handle questions about technology as it pertains to information security and engineering, so in those areas I am more likely to make sense and less likely to say something stupid. If I post something here that you find helpful as you build or manage your project, that’s wonderful. But when push comes to shove; this is my personal site. The views expressed on these pages are mine alone and not those of my employer.
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How I Got Started in Information Technology
My interest in technology began long before it became my profession. As a child, I was always curious about how things worked. I enjoyed taking apart mechanical objects, rebuilding them, and figuring out why they functioned the way they did. That curiosity eventually shifted from engines and machinery to computers.
When my family brought home our first computer, I couldn't resist exploring what was inside. Before long, it was completely disassembled across the floor. Fortunately, I managed to put it back together—and it still worked. That experience sparked a lifelong fascination with computers and problem-solving.
Throughout high school and college, I spent countless hours experimenting with hardware, installing different operating systems, and learning through trial and error. Running dual-boot systems with Windows and early Linux distributions taught me far more than simply using a computer—it taught me how computers actually worked.
That passion naturally led to my first positions supporting computer systems and networks. As my experience grew, I became increasingly interested in information security. I found that protecting systems was every bit as interesting as building them. Understanding how technologies are designed, how they fail, and how they can be secured continues to be one of the most rewarding aspects of my career.
Academically, I chose to pursue a degree in Computer Information Systems, which provided a strong technical foundation while allowing me to gain practical experience working in the field. I've always believed that education and hands-on experience complement one another. Formal education teaches the underlying principles, while real-world experience develops the judgment and troubleshooting skills that only come from solving actual problems.
Over the years, I've worked across a broad range of technologies, including systems administration, networking, cloud computing, cybersecurity, malware analysis, digital forensics, software development, and artificial intelligence. Regardless of the technology, my approach has remained the same: stay curious, continue learning, and never stop asking how something works.
Technology has changed dramatically since I first opened that family computer, but the qualities that make someone successful in this field have remained remarkably consistent. Curiosity, persistence, and a willingness to keep learning are far more valuable than memorizing today's tools or platforms.
Those principles have guided my career and continue to drive my work today as I research emerging technologies, build practical solutions, and share what I've learned with the broader technology community.