Hi, I'm a software engineer focused on building secure and reliable digital systems. I work at the intersection of software engineering and security operations, where I turn unclear or manual processes into streamlined, automated workflows that teams can trust.
At the University of California, I design and engineer automation that keeps critical services running smoothly with minimal downtime. My work includes developing internal tools, improving system integrations, and supporting secure, scalable infrastructure. Reliability and usability are always at the center of what I build.
Outside of work, I enjoy exploring national parks, experimenting with home automation, and taking on new projects that push me to learn something new.
Security Experience
- MAR 2025 – PRESENT
Security Engineer · University of California
Leading automated vulnerability remediation through scripting, API development, and workflow automation. Part of a specialized team pioneering a modern security culture across the UC system, focused on identifying, coding solutions for, and proactively mitigating critical vulnerabilities throughout the organization.
- Vulnerability Management Automation
- Scripting & API Development
- SecOps Engineering
- macOS & Windows Environments
- MAY 2023 – FEB 2025
Security Support Engineer · Great Wolf Resorts, Corporate Headquarters
Developed automation scripts in PowerShell and Python for Azure management, user auditing, and endpoint security (Carbon Black, BitLocker, Citrix). Engineered tools leveraging Microsoft Graph and Active Directory for streamlined user and DL management. Orchestrated company-wide KnowBe4 phishing campaigns. Created custom Rapid7 InsightVM log queries for threat detection and response.
- PowerShell
- Azure
- MS Graph API
- Rapid7
- Python
- KnowBe4
- CarbonBlack
- FireEye
- Active Directory
- AUG 2022 – MAY 2023
Web Developer · Simple.biz
Built responsive, SEO-optimized websites using Duda CMS and modern front-end technologies. Collaborated closely with project managers and clients to resolve technical issues and optimize user experience.
- Duda CMS
- SEO
- HTML
- CSS
- JavaScript
Education
Computer Science · CSU Monterey Bay
Recognized with the Capstone Innovation Award for my work on PhishFinder. Graduated with a 4.0 GPA.
- Computer Science
- Software Engineering
Projects
2025
Tex-Tailor: A Multi-Provider LaTeX Document Customization Tool
A full-stack application that uses configurable LLM providers to intelligently customize LaTeX resumes and cover letters. Features a modern web interface for interactive editing and a powerful CLI for workflow automation.
- Flexible LLM Provider Support: Built with native support for local Ollama models and major cloud providers (Gemini, OpenAI, Mistral, Groq), allowing for runtime provider selection to balance cost, speed, and capability.
- Intelligent Document Chunking: Achieves complex document customization through a single API call by decomposing LaTeX documents into semantic chunks (summary, skills categories, cover letter paragraphs). The system processes 8+ distinct document sections simultaneously while maintaining contextual coherence and structural integrity.
- Secure Local Data Persistence: Generated documents and job metadata are stored locally, utilizing MongoDB for structured data persistence and user-specific application tracking.
- Robust User Authentication: Implements JWT-based authentication with bcrypt password hashing (12 salt rounds) to secure user credentials and session data.
- Real-Time Interactive UI: A responsive interface provides transparent workflow monitoring by streaming backend status updates in real time, pairing a live LaTeX editor with an instantly-updating PDF preview.
- Decoupled, Multi-Platform Deployment: Architected for scalability with a Vercel-hosted frontend that consumes a containerized, Render-hosted backend API service.
2024
PhishFinder
A security-focused web application that helps users identify and report phishing attempts. Built with React and Node.js, it features real-time URL analysis and educational resources about phishing prevention.
2024
React Guessing Game
An simple interactive word-guessing game built with React and TypeScript.
2023
iOS Flashcard App
A native iOS application for creating and studying flashcards. Built with Swift and SwiftUI.
2023
Student Portal Project
A comprehensive student management system with React frontend and Java Spring Boot backend. Features include course registration, grade tracking, and student profile management. Developed as part of a team project I led at CSUMB.
Contact
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Design based on inspiration found online and coded by yours truly. Built with Next.js and Tailwind CSS, deployed with Vercel.