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Senior Security Researcher and Penetration Tester with 15+ years of offensive security experience. Ranked in the top 1% on Bugcrowd (1,639 of 200,000+ researchers as of 6/18/26). Recognized in Hall of Fame by Xfinity, Comcast, and Indeed for critical vulnerability discoveries. Expert in black-box/gray-box testing, custom tool development, reverse engineering, and secure code review. Proven track record delivering high-impact security assessments for Fortune 500 clients and mentoring the next generation of security professionals.
| Category | Tools / Technologies |
|---|---|
| Languages | C/C++, Python, JavaScript, Rust, PHP, TypeScript, Perl |
| Pentesting Tools | Burp Suite, Ffuf, Nmap, Metasploit |
| Frameworks | libsdl2, raylib |
| Frameworks | Django, Flask, Node.js, React |
| Other | Reverse Engineering, Threat Modeling, NIST 800-53, FedRAMP |
C Expert: Mercor, Remote, 2026 –
Present
- Designed and implemented realistic C programming challenges
representing real-world algorithmic and systems problems to evaluate and
benchmark large language models.
- Collaborated daily via Slack with AI research team to refine task
difficulty, scoring criteria, and model performance metrics.
Senior Penetration Tester: [Redacted], Remote,
2025
- Conducted black-box security assessments for enterprise clients,
identifying critical vulnerabilities including Remote Code Execution
(RCE) and SQL Injection (SQLi) in web applications and APIs.
- Performed comprehensive front-end, back-end, and unauthenticated
testing using Caido, Project Discovery, Nmap, and custom tooling.
Computer Science Educator: Varsity Tutors, Remote,
2017 – Present
- Delivered personalized instruction to students of all ages and skill
levels in C/C++, Python, x86/64 Assembly, JavaScript, HTML5, PHP,
Django, Flask, and web security fundamentals.
- Incorporated real-world offensive security concepts and
ChatGPT-assisted learning techniques into lesson plans.
Software Consultant: Bunsow de Mory LLP, Remote,
2020 - Performed in-depth source code review for
technology-related legal cases in C/C++, Python, Java, and Protocol
Buffers.
- Supported patent litigation through technical analysis of source code
and related documentation.
Security Consultant: Kratos SecureInfo, San Antonio,
TX, 2015–2016 - Conducted NIST 800-53 and FedRAMP-compliant
penetration testing of web and mobile applications for government and
enterprise clients.
- Executed front-end, back-end API, unauthenticated, and authenticated
scans using Nessus, Burp Suite, Metasploit, and Kali Linux.
- Developed custom Python tooling that automated reporting processes and
improved efficiency for the team.
iOS Developer: iMobile3 LLC, Jacksonville, FL,
2014–2015 - Developed native iOS Point-of-Sale (POS)
applications from scratch using Objective-C, Xcode, Cocoa, UIKit, and
SQLite3.
- Integrated backend PHP services and optimized performance for
production deployment.
Lead Full Stack Developer: Gifting 365 LLC, San
Antonio, TX, 2011–2013 - Designed and built complete front-end
UI, back-end API, and MySQL database architecture for e-commerce
platform.
- Developed native iOS components using Objective-C, Xcode, and
Cocos2d.
Lead Web Developer: myweb Refresh, Fernandina Beach, FL, *2010–2011 - Co-developed and launched 16+ websites for local businesses using JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, WordPress, PHP, Dreamweaver, and Photoshop.
Research Assistant: University of Texas at San Antonio Computer Science Department, San Antonio, TX, 2007–2009 - Conducted performance testing and optimization of C matrix multiplication routines under faculty supervision. - Graded homework, led lab sessions, and instructed 20–30 students in Java, C, Perl, FORTRAN, and Linux.
Web Administrator & Treasurer: Association for Computing Machinery UTSA Chapter, San Antonio, TX 2008 - Maintained chapter website using HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, and Joomla. - Managed financial transactions and reporting for the organization.
Computer Science Mentor: Prefreshman Engineering Program, San Antonio, TX, 2006 - Taught middle-school students introductory Java programming and computational thinking.
B.S. Computer Science: University of Texas at San
Antonio, 2004 – 2008, 2011
- Dean’s List – Fall 2007
- Independent Study: Compiler Research – 2008