From saving lives to empowering the next generation of cybersecurity professionals: I'm a former nurse turned cybersecurity specialist on a mission to raise the skill floor for entry-level cyber professionals by helping them gain direct hands-on, real-world experience. After leaving behind years of medical training and expertise, I embarked on an ambitious journey to enter the world of cybersecurity. I quickly realized that obtaining practical, hands-on experience was a significant barrier for aspiring cyber professionals like myself. Despite starting with virtually no experience, I was determined to succeed. I acquired transferable skills from my nursing background and devoted countless hours to TryHackMe, HackTheBox, and learning from industry leaders like John Hammond, David Bombal, and Heath Adams (better known as 'the cyber mentor')—all while sacrificing Netflix and video games (which I dearly love). It took hundreds of job applications before ThreatX and Bret Settle took a leap of faith on me. The experience was daunting and nerve-wracking, but it was my unwavering determination, ambition, and a profound passion for helping others that propelled me forward. *** As a nurse, I aided dozens of people daily. Now, I'm driven to empower entry-level cyber professionals, making a lasting impact on the industry. *** With the knowledge I've gained, my goal is to create accessible opportunities for aspiring cyber professionals to develop their skills through hands-on experience. By doing so, I aim to bridge the gap between education and real-world application, allowing them to excel in their cybersecurity careers and contribute meaningfully to the industry's growth. Feel free to connect with me as we work together to uplift and inspire the next generation of cybersecurity professionals! SKILLS Strategic Innovation Threat Hunting Data Analysis Data Visualization Incident Response Problem Solving Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Analytical Thinking Teamwork and Team Building Process Design Process Optimization Process Automation *** Endlessly Learning New Skills *** COMPUTER LANGUAGES AND TECHNOLOGIES Languages: Rust, C/C++, Python, Javascript, HTML, CSS, Mongo Query Language, SQL Linux: Bash, Curl, Burp Suite, Postman, Nessus, Nmap, TheHarvester, Hydra, SQLmap, WPscan, Wifite, Aircrack-ng, Hashcat, Johntheripper, Wireshark, Tcpdump, Metasploit, Netcat, i3wm, Terminator, Vi/Vim, Bloodhound