I lead all Cisco-related tasks for the team. I design and secure networks using Cisco Packet Tracer, implementing VLANs, ACLs, NAT, DHCP, and routing protocols such as RIP. My work focuses on optimizing logical topology, ensuring secure access, and troubleshooting multi-device networks. I view networking as the backbone of emerging technologies—whether enabling secure data flow in AI-driven systems or preparing for quantum-resilient architectures. My goal is to apply these principles to building the infrastructure that powers next-generation computing.

My areas of expertise include hardening and securing Ubuntu-based systems, user and permission management, service configuration, and mitigating vulnerabilities. My responsibilities are leading the team effort on Linux images, keeping up to date with the best practices in cybersecurity, and educating newer team members about terminal commands and system auditing tools.

Through my role, I’ve gained hands-on experience with common Linux security issues, improved my command-line proficiency, and developed strong problem-solving skills under time pressure. CyberPatriot has helped me grow as both a team leader and a technical specialist, and I’m passionate about continuing to expand my knowledge in cybersecurity and system administration.

The Linux / Challenge Competitor role mainly comprises of Linux for the majority of the season, as there are no extra challenges until semi-finals. For this role I worked on all Ubuntu images, a distro based off the older Debian.

For the 2024-25 season CyberPatriot alternated between Ubuntu & Mint, so whenever there was a Mint image I worked on assisting.

The main image process for Ubuntu included forensics, scanning for malware, setting secure practices for services, user management, and more, accomplished through a variety of scripting.

For the 2024-25 season the extra challenge at semi-finals was the Boeing challenge, a competition similar to a CTF, which I had done previously.

This included mainly forensics inside an Ubuntu machine, along with a large variety of challenges including log analysis, debugging, hashing, finding flags, encryption and more

Originally joined this team as a complete beginner under the mentorship of my friend Sithranjan, who led Windows. After months of hard work and a full year of experience, I’ve stepped into the role of Windows lead following his graduation.

In CyberPatriot, the Windows and Windows Server images challenge us to secure vulnerable systems under time pressure. This includes tasks like removing unauthorized users, patching misconfigured security policies, disabling dangerous services, and setting up firewall and network protections. On the server side, I configure features like Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP, ensuring proper role deployment while enforcing least privilege access. I dive deep into Group Policy Editor (GPEdit) to lock down local policies, control user rights assignments, and enforce password, lockout, and audit policies.

Now, I mentor our general windows teamate. As a Windows lead, I can tell Windows is a complex system to manage; however, I will focus on optimizing performance to give our team the best Windows performance.

The Windows Competitor on our CyberPatriot team is responsible for hardening, analyzing, and remediating Windows 10/11 images under time pressure. This role involves identifying and fixing vulnerabilities, such as misconfigured services, weak permissions, or malware; configuring security features like Windows Firewall, Defender, Group Policy, and updates; and conducting forensics, including examining logs via Event Viewer and registry audits to trace incident impact . Competitors must follow README instructions, use snapshots or recovery tools as needed, answer forensics challenge questions, and collaborate with teammates across all time-sensitive operations . The Windows role is essential, typically constituting half of the virtual images in early rounds, and demands a mix of system administration, incident response, and teamwork.

The Support Competitor plays a flexible but crucial role in a CyberPatriot team, especially in the early rounds. Until the state level, this team member primarily assists the Windows team—meaning they must have good windows knowledge as well. They often handle secondary tasks like cross-checking policies, verifying points, and troubleshooting alongside the Windows lead. Starting at the semifinals, this competitor shifts focus to the Web-Based Challenge (WBC)—a time-sensitive online module that tests knowledge in areas like cybersecurity concepts, scripting, forensic analysis, and real-time problem-solving. The role requires adaptability, strong collaboration, and quick learning, as this competitor often bridges gaps across disciplines to ensure the team stays efficient and competitive.