[ ABOUT ME ]
Hi there! I'm Joey, welcome to my website. I'm a senior Computer Science major/Math minor at the
University of Tampa. I'm a part of Root@UTampt and the Cybersecurity club where I present, host CTFs,
participate in CTFs, and more! A few side projects I have right now I'd like to highlight is a
malware detection program using local Machine Learning models and WASPAI which is a website scanner made for
web developers to test the security of their websites (based on the OWASP top 10). Check out my GitHub
repositories below, or my home lab progression in the other tab.
[ EDUCATION ]
University of Tampa | B.S. Computer Science, Minor in Mathematics
Expected Graduation: May 2026 | GPA: 3.9/4.0
Relevant Coursework: Computer Security, Software Engineering, Operating Systems, Algorithm Design, Formal Computation Theory
[ EXPERIENCE ]
Technical Support Intern | University of Tampa IT & Security
Provide technical support for campus infrastructure, apply security principles to real-world IT challenges
Vice President | Root@UTampa
Lead technical workshops and develop CTF challenges for 140+ members, foster hands-on cybersecurity education
Technical Coordinator | Cybersecurity Club
Lead workshops and develop CTF challenges for members, presented about foundational cybersecurity concepts
[ TECHNICAL SKILLS ]
- Languages: Python, Java, JavaScript, C, SQL
- Web: React, Node.js, Express, Spring Boot, HTML/CSS
- Security Tools: Burp Suite, Metasploit, Wireshark, Nmap, Radare2, Hashcat
- Technologies: Git, Linux, Docker, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Canvas LMS API
- Specializations: Penetration Testing, Web Application Security, Binary Exploitation, Cryptography
[ KEY PROJECTS ]
- Waspai: AI-integrated web security scanner identifying OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities using OpenAI API
- Glide+: Student productivity platform with Canvas LMS integration and API synchronization
- DOOM CTF Workshop: Deployed multiplayer DOOM server for reverse engineering education
- Talia Restaurant: Full-stack React/Node.js/Express application
[ COMPETITIONS & CERTIFICATIONS ]
- Active CTF Competitor: National Cyber League (93rd percentile), HackTheBox, Gasparilla CTF (Second Place)
- Pursuing CompTIA Security+ Certification
- ISC2 CC: Certificate In Cybersecurity
- AZ-900: Microsoft Certification: Azure Fundamentals
- OWASP Secure Coding Practices Research
- Hacker One: Bug Bounty Hunter
>> GITHUB_REPOSITORIES
>> LOADING REPOSITORIES...
>> HOMELAB_DOCUMENTATION
[ OVERVIEW ]
This tab is all about my homelab, and what I've done with it. As you scroll you'll see my step by step process with this,
from the set up to how I use this!
First VPS
Digital Ocean Droplet
Specifications:
- I knew I needed a VPS so I can run my very own private DOOM Server (for a reverse engineering CTF)
- Reverse engineering a DOOM game file to become unkillable and playing in a public server is cheating
- This droplet ran a DOOM server and I destroyed it to save money once the CTF ended
- Documentation on how to replicate this server from the initial droplet creation to starting the server is on the Root Boards Google Drive
Specifications
This used Ubuntu 22
Current VPS
AWS Lightsail Instance
Instance Created, documentation created, Website updates soon
- Basically, it's a VPN Server using WireGuard
- TBD
- More Info coming soon
Specifications
TBD