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I'm a Security Engineer specializing in cloud security, infrastructure as code, and cybersecurity architecture. Currently working at Capital One, I'm passionate about building secure, scalable cloud solutions and protecting digital assets.
About Me
Hello! I'm Daniel, a Security Engineer based in Herndon, Virginia, specializing in cloud security architecture and cybersecurity. I'm passionate about technology and enjoy building secure, scalable cloud infrastructure solutions that protect organizations from evolving threats.
Currently working at Capital One, I focus on implementing security best practices, compliance frameworks, and zero-trust architectures. As a homeowner and tech enthusiast, I'm always exploring new technologies and security solutions.
I hold 14 industry certifications across security, cloud, and infrastructure — check out the Certifications section below to see the verified badges.
Where I've Worked
- Working on the Data Protection team specializing in PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) and cryptography
- Design and implement cryptographic solutions for secure data protection across the organization
- Manage digital certificates, encryption keys, and cryptographic protocols to ensure data security
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and maintain PKI infrastructure and cryptographic standards
- PKI
- Cryptography
- Data Protection
- AWS
Certifications
GIAC Defensible Security Architecture (GDSA)
GIAC / SANS · Mar 2025
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
ISC2 · Feb 2026
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
ISACA · Dec 2025
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
Amazon Web Services · Aug 2021
AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate
Amazon Web Services · Oct 2023
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Amazon Web Services · Apr 2021
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
Microsoft · May 2023
Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
Microsoft · Mar 2023
Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer
Google Cloud · May 2023
HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate (003)
HashiCorp · Jun 2023
CompTIA Security+ ce
CompTIA · Jul 2023
CompTIA A+ ce
CompTIA · Jan 2021
CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ (ITF+)
CompTIA · Jun 2020
Splunk Core Certified User
Splunk · Dec 2024
All badges verified on Credly
Some Things I've Built
Featured Project
BopRush
Mobile arcade game · iPhone & Android
A fast-paced mobile arcade game I designed, built, and shipped end to end. Nine reflex, memory, and timing mini-games in one app, with weekly ranked ladders that reset on a schedule, real-time battle rooms for up to four players, and an XP, level, and badge progression system. Free to play with an optional BopRush Pro subscription handled through in-app purchases.
- iOS
- Android
- Real-time Multiplayer
- StoreKit
- Game Design
The site you are looking at right now. A fully animated portfolio with an interactive particle background, verified Credly certification badges, and light/dark themes.
- Next.js
- TypeScript
- Tailwind CSS
- Framer Motion
Professional Work
PKI & Cryptography Platform
Data protection engineering at Capital One: designing cryptographic solutions, managing digital certificates and encryption keys, and maintaining PKI infrastructure at enterprise scale.
- PKI
- Cryptography
- AWS
- Data Protection
Zero Trust Cloud Architecture
Secure cloud infrastructure for NIH and government clients across AWS, Azure, and GCP — Zero Trust in the hybrid enterprise, AWS cloud migration for the STRIDES program, and Terraform infrastructure as code.
- AWS
- Azure
- Terraform
- Zero Trust
Security Compliance Automation
Automated compliance monitoring and reporting against NIST SP 800-53, FedRAMP, FISMA, and RMF frameworks, with Splunk dashboards for real-time security and operational visibility.
- NIST
- FedRAMP
- Splunk
- CI/CD