Resume
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Professional Summary
Security engineer and toolmaker. I build tools, automate infrastructure, and write systems-level software. Founded Defend I.T. Solutions, delivering network security architecture, secure deployment pipelines, and infrastructure automation for small business clients. Work spans systems programming (C, Rust), full-stack development (React/Next.js, Node.js, Bun), and security operations (SIEM, IDS/IPS, vulnerability assessment). B.A.S. in Cyber Operations, Cyber Engineering emphasis (4.0 GPA, summa cum laude) from an NSA CAE-CO designated program. Currently building SIGINT, an open-source real-time OSINT intelligence dashboard with live multi-source data fusion and 3D globe visualization.
Technical Skills
Languages: Python, Rust, C/C++, JavaScript/TypeScript, SQL, Bash/PowerShell
Security: Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, Wireshark, tcpdump, Suricata, Snort, Security Onion, Wazuh, Nessus, OWASP ZAP, FLARE, IDA, Ghidra, Autopsy, FTK, NIST CSF, OWASP Top 10
Infrastructure: Proxmox VE, VMware, Hyper-V, Docker/Docker Compose, Ansible, Linux hardening (UFW, SSH key-based auth), AWS (EC2), Azure (App Services), Heroku, Vercel, network segmentation, VPN architecture
Development: React/Next.js, Node.js, Express, Flask, Bun, Vite, Electron, REST/GraphQL APIs, Canvas 2D, Web Workers, IndexedDB, HLS.js, Jest, PyTest, TDD, Git/GitHub Actions, GDB
Databases & Networking: MySQL/MariaDB, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN protocols (OpenVPN, WireGuard), subnetting, routing, firewall policy design
Professional Experience
Ocala, FL
Engineered Windows 11 migration strategy for business with unsupported legacy hardware, eliminating hardware replacement through virtualization and automation while maintaining security compliance
Architected and deployed secure remote services infrastructure with VPN, automated client deployment, and centralized management for distributed IT operations
Designed segmented network architecture with firewall policies preventing lateral movement, deployed SIEM monitoring (Security Onion/Wazuh), and conducted vulnerability assessments using Nessus
Built network security appliance automation framework (Proxmox, OPNsense, Suricata) reducing manual deployment from 2+ hours to 15-47 minutes (60-87% reduction)
Developed production company website and service platform using React, Next.js, TypeScript with automated CI/CD pipeline
Provided technical mentorship for students debugging Python code, resolving development environment issues, and improving code quality
Identified recurring technical patterns and created targeted educational content to improve student outcomes
Rebuilt legacy website using modern stack (React, TypeScript, Next.js) with automated deployment pipeline to Vercel, improving performance and eliminating hosting costs (www.petedejesse.com)
Reviewed MERN stack applications (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js), providing technical feedback on code quality, architecture, and best practices
Verified assignment integrity, documented plagiarism cases, and maintained consistent evaluation standards across curriculum updates
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science in Cyber Operations: Cyber Engineering Emphasis
Summa Cum Laude | GPA: 4.0 | NSA Designated Cyber Operations Program (CAE-CO)
Licenses & Certifications
NSA Designated Cyber Operations Program Certificate - University of Arizona (Dec 2025)
Full-Stack Web Development Certificate - University of Central Florida (Aug 2021)
Key Projects & Technical Contributions
Open-source real-time OSINT intelligence dashboard with interactive 3D globe visualization. Ingests live data from 7 sources: OpenSky Network (aircraft), aisstream.io (AIS vessels via persistent server-side WebSocket), USGS (seismic), GDELT 2.0 (geolocated conflict/crisis events), NASA FIRMS (fire hotspots), NOAA (severe weather alerts), and aggregated RSS news feeds. All rendering offloaded to a dedicated Web Worker with OffscreenCanvas for 60fps performance. Features a correlation engine performing cross-source spatial-temporal matching with grid-indexed O(n) queries, anomaly detection against rolling 7-day regional baselines, and composite-scored alerting. Multi-pane layout system (binary split tree, drag-to-swap, named presets) with 8 pane types including entity dossier, intel feed, alert log, and live HLS video. HMAC-SHA256 token auth (HttpOnly cookies), per-IP rate limiting, IndexedDB caching with staleness management, and PWA with offline support.
Demo: sigint-5154d935429b.herokuapp.com | github.com/iiTONELOC/sigint
BASCO Capstone Project that became the foundation for Defend I.T. Solutions. Automated conversion of end-of-life x86_64 hardware into fully configured SOHO security appliances with integrated firewall, IDS/IPS, and DNS filtering. Reduces manual setup from 2+ hours to 15-47 minutes through Python-driven orchestration and RESTful API integration.
Published production-grade Rust library for reliable, asynchronous file downloads with cryptographic integrity validation. CLI tool (pveauto) auto-downloads and verifies Proxmox VE ISOs, ensuring supply chain security for infrastructure deployments. Published on crates.io.
github.com/iitoneloc/0xDL | github.com/iitoneloc/pveauto | crates.io/crates/oxdl | crates.io/crates/pveauto
Implemented core OS kernel components including thread scheduling, inter-process communication, system call interface, interrupt handling, and disk I/O operations.
Comprehensive home lab for security operations. SIEM deployment with custom detection rules, IDS/IPS with tuned rulesets, network segmentation with firewall policies, malware analysis sandboxing, and incident response workflows.
Designed, developed, and deployed professional company website with responsive design, SEO optimization, secure contact forms with CAPTCHA protection, and accessibility compliance.
Full-stack internal business application for attendance tracking with user authentication, role-based access control, automated alerting, and data visualization. Deployed with secure database architecture and RESTful API.
dependability-tracker.atropeano.com | github.com/iitoneloc/dependability-tracker
Academic Honors
Outstanding Senior Award Nominee, Distinguished Undergraduate Scholar, Dean's List with Distinction (multiple semesters) - University of Arizona