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From People to Pixels
I didn’t start my career behind a terminal. For years, my world was social work and retail management. In those roles, you learn one thing very quickly: how to talk to people.
When I transitioned into cybersecurity, I didn't leave that "human-centric" perspective behind. I realized that the industry is flooded with tools and raw data, but it often lacks the clarity and communication needed to actually solve problems. I saw a gap between the "high-tech" scanners and the "high-touch" reality of managing risk, and I decided to bridge it.
The Philosophy: Process Over Equipment
Whether I’m "cold-crashing" a batch of vulnerabilities or a fresh IPA, the principle is the same: Quality is a result of the process, not the price tag on your gear.
In the world of Vulnerability Management, I specialize in filtering the "trub" (the sediment and noise of raw scanner data) to find the 1% of risk that truly matters. I believe in:
Contextual Security: A CVE is just a number until you understand how it affects your specific environment.
Scalable Clarity: Building workflows that empower teams rather than overwhelming them.
Radical Transparency: Communicating technical risk in a way that resonates with leadership and drives action.
Why "Brews 'n Hacks"?
I’ve always been a tinkerer. My two biggest hobbies, homebrewing and cybersecurity, are surprisingly similar. Both require patience, a meticulous eye for detail, and a bit of "mad scientist" energy.
I started the Brews 'n Hacks YouTube channel because I’m passionate about knowledge sharing with the community. I wanted to create a space that felt less like a stiff classroom and more like a conversation over a pint. It’s a place for deep dives, home lab walkthroughs, and making complex security concepts approachable for everyone.
Beyond the Screen
While my professional life is spent in the digital trenches of Federal/DoD and Critical Infrastructure, my "why" is much simpler.
I’m a devoted Christian, a proud father, and a loving husband. My faith and family are the bedrock of everything I do. When I’m not in front of a keyboard or a mash tun, you’ll probably find me on an adventure with the fam.
I’m always down for a conversation about vulnerability data, brewing techniques, or sharing stories!
