02 / JOURNEY

Career experience.
Technical milestones.

A short timeline of the moments that changed the scope, responsibility, and direction of my work.

JUL 2022

Systems Administrator

digitalDot / operational foundation

Began working across Linux, Windows Server, and Active Directory: maintaining services, hardening systems, securing WordPress and PrestaShop, managing access, automating tasks, and responding to incidents.

InfrastructureActive DirectoryWeb Security
OCT 2024

Systems Department Lead

digitalDot / ownership and direction

Took responsibility for the Systems department, combining hands-on administration with coordination, technical decisions, service continuity, and the security of the environments under the team’s care.

LeadershipOperationsSecurity
SEP 2026

HTB CPTS Achieved

Hack The Box / offensive validation

Validated an end-to-end penetration testing workflow spanning reconnaissance, exploitation, Active Directory, lateral movement, privilege escalation, pivoting, and professional reporting.

PentestingReportingActive Directory
OCT 2026

HTB CWES Achieved

Hack The Box / web exploitation

Validated a practical web application penetration testing workflow: identifying vulnerabilities, chaining weaknesses, assessing their impact, and communicating findings through professional reporting.

Web PentestingExploitationReporting
NOW / NEXT CHAPTER

Towards Red Teaming

OSCP in progress / infrastructure pentesting

Currently pursuing the OSCP, with a focus on infrastructure penetration testing and Active Directory. Working towards an entry-level role as a pentester or red teamer, grounded in practical assessment, clear reporting, and consistent research.

OSCPInfrastructureRed Teaming