Where I am Now

It has been quite the journey since I first taught myself web hacking in 2018. After two years of training, I landed a job at Bugcrowd as an Application Security Engineer in the Security Operations Triage department. I started in May 2020 and have been steadily increasing my skill set ever since.

In 2023, I began learning hardware hacking through online classes and mentorship from a colleague specializing in hardware triage. As I gained experience, I gradually took on more responsibility in that area. When my mentor left Bugcrowd, I stepped up to take over. By June 2024, I was fully handling all hardware triage, which has been an incredible learning opportunity.

Over the past two years, I have participated in triaging four different hardware bashes across the U.S. for multiple customers, with plans to attend more in the coming year. At these events, we've tested various types of hardware, including hotel kiosks, 5G networks, SCADA-based operational technology, and different routers. A key part of my role is triaging reports from these events, ensuring that hackers have everything they need to identify potential vulnerabilities. I also facilitate collaboration between customers and hackers, helping to strengthen cybersecurity resilience.

One of the most rewarding aspects of these events has been working alongside some of the best hardware hackers in the world. Their expertise and welcoming nature have been invaluable to my growth. These connections have also supported me as I took over all remote hardware programs, which include IoT devices, medical equipment, and various routers—a list that continues to grow!

It has been a long six years, and despite the challenges, it has been one of the most exciting journeys of my life. Hardware hacking had been on my list of things to learn for years, and thanks to Bugcrowd, it became a reality. While I won’t be at Bugcrowd forever, it has been an amazing place to learn and grow as a hacker.

I'm on track to becoming a certified hardware hacker soon, and I’m excited for the new opportunities that will bring. Outside of cybersecurity, I’ve also started training in self-defense-based martial arts. In March, I earned my purple belt in Kenpo Jutsu.

Now, it’s time to keep learning, hacking, jabbing, and throwing—TTFN!