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Hi, I'm Darnell!

Security Engineer

About Me

Navy veteran with a strong background in IT, sales, and e-commerce. What drew me to cybersecurity was the same curiosity I had as a kid—taking things apart and putting them back together. That habit evolved into a passion for understanding and securing systems.

I believe security professionals shouldn't be confined to a single discipline. Real security requires a holistic understanding of how systems interact — across networks, applications, users, and infrastructure. That’s why I make it a point to study as many areas as I can.

📖 Background

Serving aboard the USS Kitty Hawk, a steam-powered aircraft carrier, taught me discipline, structure, and how complex systems operate under pressure. After the Navy, I explored IT, sales, and eventually built and ran my own e-commerce businesses, incorporating two things I'm passionate about: fitness and tech.

Those experiences shaped how I think about security: layered, resilient, and people-centered. I eventually shifted toward cybersecurity, with strong interests in network security and identity and access management. These days, I have developed an appreciation for all areas of cybersecurity, but I find the most enjoyment in building and configuring systems.

🧭 Why This Portfolio Exists

This portfolio is dual purposed—it's a space to document my progression, share labs and projects (some answering questions from Discord), and lay the groundwork for other projects.