Hi, I'm Nicholas.
I turn chaos into controlled security.
I build practical security systems, deploy automation, and leverage AI-driven defensive tooling to outpace modern threats.
Behind the Terminal
I am a cybersecurity professional who believes that effective security is built, not just theorized. Rooted in strong family values and personal discipline, I approach my work as both an analyst and an engineer.
My passion lies at the intersection of traditional infosec and modern tooling—using code, automation, and artificial intelligence to outpace evolving threats.
Builder & Engineer
I don't just find vulnerabilities; I build practical security systems and automate defensive workflows.
Defense in Depth
Approaching security with an attacker's mindset to create robust, multi-layered defensive strategies.
AI & Automation
Leveraging Large Language Models and automation platforms to scale SOC capabilities and reduce alert fatigue.
Problem Solver
Driven by discipline and continuous learning. I thrive on deconstructing complex problems and finding elegant solutions.
Skills & Technical Arsenal
Featured Projects
Practical security engineering and automation tools. Pulled directly from GitHub.
Experience
SOC Analyst
The Season Never Ends
Wilmington, DE - Monitor, triage, and escalate security events using Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, and KQL supporting continuous security monitoring and control validation.
Key Accomplishments
- ▹Conduct incident investigations and root cause analysis for high-severity alerts, coordinating with incident response teams.
- ▹Perform vulnerability scanning using Nessus and Qualys, documenting findings and supporting remediation aligned with security governance.
- ▹Develop security dashboards and threat intelligence reports communicating risk trends, detection metrics, and security posture.
- ▹Contribute to detection engineering initiatives by tuning SIEM rules and improving monitoring coverage.
- ▹Document monitoring playbooks, procedures, and operational runbooks supporting SOC governance.
Shop Steward
Local 252
West Deptford, NJ - Advocate for policy adherence, workplace governance, and regulatory compliance standards.
Key Accomplishments
- ▹Collaborate with leadership to address operational issues and improve risk mitigation processes.
- ▹Support documentation and communication of governance-related procedures.
Graphic Production Technician
Art Guild, Inc.
West Deptford, NJ - Oversee production workflows and identify improvements that reduce operational risk and improve reliability.
Key Accomplishments
- ▹Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to operational standards and safety procedures.
- ▹Troubleshoot production systems and implement solutions improving operational stability.
Certifications
Validated expertise across foundational and specialized security domains.
CompTIA Security+ ce
CompTIA
Jun 2025
Google Cybersecurity Specialization
Feb 2025
ISC2 Candidate
ISC2
Feb 2025
OT Security Expert
OPSWAT Academy
Sep 2025
Schneider PLC Secure Configuration Expert
OPSWAT Academy
Sep 2025
Siemens PLC Secure Configuration Expert
OPSWAT Academy
Sep 2025
SOC Level 1
TryHackMe
Jun 2025
Cyber Security 101
TryHackMe
May 2025
Jr Penetration Tester
TryHackMe
Mar 2025
Web Fundamentals
TryHackMe
Apr 2025
Introduction to CIP
OPSWAT Academy
Sep 2025
Pre Security
TryHackMe
May 2025
Cybersecurity Job Simulation
PwC Switzerland
Feb 2025
Cyber Security Management Job Simulation
ANZ Australia
Feb 2025
Shields Up: Cybersecurity Job Simulation
AIG
Feb 2025
Cybersecurity Analyst Job Simulation
Tata Group
Feb 2025
Cybersecurity Job Simulation
Mastercard
Feb 2025
Cybersecurity Job Simulation
Telstra
Feb 2025
Cybersecurity Job Simulation
Datacom
Feb 2025
Introduction to Cybersecurity Job Simulation
Commonwealth Bank
Feb 2025
Cloud Bootcamp Certificate
The Cloud Bootcamp
Mar 2025
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