Cybersecurity Specialist & Software Designer

Protecting
what matters.

Offensive security, penetration testing &
secure software architecture.

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About

Built for the
adversarial edge.

Specializing in offensive security, penetration testing, and secure software architecture. I build robust security solutions and identify vulnerabilities before they become threats.

Across every engagement I bring Python & C-level systems knowledge, deep Linux/macOS fluency, and a builder's mindset, from homelab infrastructure to enterprise security assessments.

Penetration Testing
Offensive
Python · C · C++
Languages
OSINT & Recon
Intelligence
Network Security
Packet Analysis
Linux · macOS · Windows
Systems
AWS · Cloud Infra
Infrastructure
React · TypeScript
Software Design
IDS/IPS · Snort
Defensive
The mission

Every system
has a weakness.

I find them before adversaries do, then build defences that hold under real-world pressure.

Selected work

Projects & case studies.

[*] target: example.com
[+] DNS: 93.184.216.34 · WHOIS: redacted
[+] Shodan: 3 open ports found
[+] GitHub dorking: 2 secrets exposed
[+] VirusTotal: clean · Subdomains: 14

[*] target: example.com
[+] DNS: 93.184.216.34 · WHOIS: redacted
[+] Shodan: 3 open ports found
[+] GitHub dorking: 2 secrets exposed
[+] VirusTotal: clean · Subdomains: 14
01 · Featured

OSINT Meridian

Passive recon aggregator for penetration testers. Type a target, get results from every source simultaneously in a live terminal UI: DNS, WHOIS, Shodan, VirusTotal, GitHub dorking, and more.

PythonOSINTPenetration TestingTerminal UIRecon
ELC1657/OSINTMeridian↗
02 · 2026

Terminal Packet Sniffer

Terminal-based network packet sniffer with a live TUI showing real-time traffic, automatic security alerts, PCAP export/replay, and an interactive packet detail browser.

PythonScapyNetwork Security
ELC1657/terminalpacketsniffer↗
03 · 2026 In development

SSH Portfolio

This portfolio, rebuilt as a Go terminal application you connect to over SSH. Bubble Tea TUI with an animated splash, keyboard navigation, and the same sections rendered entirely in the terminal. Work in progress — follow along in the repo.

GoBubble TeaSSHTUI
ELC1657/SSH-portfolio↗
04 · 2024

Homelab NAS with VPN

Multi-disk RAID 6 storage system (Linux mdadm) with Samba/NFS shares. Self-hosted WireGuard/OpenVPN with dynamic DNS, port forwarding, and firewall rules.

LinuxWireGuardOpenVPNRAID 6
Private infrastructure
05 · 2025

Intrusion Detection System

Network monitoring and traffic analysis system on home network using signature-based detection. Configured Snort/Suricata with Syslog for centralized logging and real-time alerting.

SnortSuricataWireshark
Private infrastructure
Philosophy

Security is not
a product.

It's a continuous practice. One that demands adversarial thinking, deep curiosity, and relentless iteration.

Expertise

Full-spectrum security.

Network Penetration Testing
Malware Reverse Engineering
Cloud Security Architecture
Threat Hunting
OSINT & Reconnaissance
Binary Exploitation
Network Penetration Testing
Malware Reverse Engineering
Cloud Security Architecture
Threat Hunting
OSINT & Reconnaissance
Binary Exploitation
Incident Response Planning
SIEM Tuning & Automation
Active Directory Attacks
Social Engineering
Cryptography
Web Application Security
Incident Response Planning
SIEM Tuning & Automation
Active Directory Attacks
Social Engineering
Cryptography
Web Application Security
Writing

Latest articles &
research.

Stryker headquarters
Mar 13, 2026
Handala Wiped 200,000 Stryker Devices. They Didn't Need Malware.
Iran-linked hacking group Handala has claimed a mass destructive attack on medical technology giant Stryker, sending thousands of employees home across 79 countries.
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Air gap bridging
Mar 1, 2026
Ruby Jumper: How North Korea's ScarCruft Is Bridging the Air Gap
ScarCruft's latest campaign deploys six malware families, abuses Bluetooth, and targets air-gapped networks previously thought unreachable.
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US EU chip
Feb 26, 2026
Europe Is Waking Up to Its Digital Dependency, and It's Uncomfortable
Washington's unpredictability is doing what years of EU policy couldn't: forcing Europe off American infrastructure.
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NotPetya ransomware screen
Feb 25, 2026
Technical Breakdown of NotPetya
How a nation-state cyber weapon disguised as ransomware wiped over $10 billion in global economic damage — and why attribution still matters.
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Experience

Career timeline.

2026 – Present
OSINT Researcher & Photojournalist
Cherwell
Open-source intelligence research and photojournalism across editorial and media contexts.
Jun 2024 – Dec 2025
Cybersecurity Specialist & IT Administrator
Paestum Resorts
Designed and deployed RAID 5 NAS for sensitive business data. Conducted security assessments of IT infrastructure, managed network deployment, and led cross-functional teams of up to 30 staff.
2018 – 2019
Co-Founder
Earthquake Charity Relief
Raised €11,000 and maintained direct financial control and accountability over funds through on-ground verification and transparent reporting to stakeholders.
Contact

Let's build
something secure.

I'm looking for a full-time role in offensive security or security engineering. If you're hiring, I'd like to hear from you.

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