# Hey! I'm Daniel 👋

I'm a builder at heart. Whether it's a large-scale security platform, a penetration testing framework, or a fun little side project, I love creating software that's fast, accessible, secure—and actually helps defend against threats.

I've been coding professionally for years, but tinkering with cybersecurity for much longer. I care deeply about secure coding practices, threat modeling, and empowering others to build defensible systems. I've led red team exercises and collaborated with blue teams across different organizations.

Open source security has always been a big part of my journey. I've published security tools and frameworks, contributed to vulnerability research, and continue to learn and grow through collaboration with the security community.

Security is at the heart of my work. I regularly participate in CTFs, hackathons, and bug bounty programs to sharpen my skills, learn from the community, and bring that knowledge back into the products I help design and secure.

I'm a full-stack developer with a security mindset. From secure frontend development to hardened backend infrastructure, I'm comfortable across the entire stack. I enjoy picking up new technologies quickly and always aim to choose the most secure solution for the job.

I enjoy wearing many hats: security architect, penetration tester, security engineer, mentor, and researcher. Above all, I love working with curious, security-minded people to build resilient systems—and leave organizations more secure than I found them.

Data privacy and security are causes close to my heart. I believe everyone should have the right to control their own data and browse securely. This philosophy has shaped much of the security-focused software I've built and the research I conduct.

In my spare time, I'm usually tinkering with my homelab, exploring new security tools, or competing in CTFs and hackathons. Away from the keyboard, I enjoy sports, adventures, and connecting with fellow security enthusiasts. You'll often find me at security conferences, trading ideas about the latest threats and defensive techniques.