Summary
Jesse K is a Senior Lead Penetration Tester with eight years of hands-on experience assessing web, network, and endpoint security across enterprise environments. He pairs advanced credentials (OSCP, CISSP, CEH, eWPT) and a master's in Information Assurance with deep operational skills in Kali, Burp Suite, Nessus, Security Onion, and SIEM platforms to replicate adversary TTPs and demonstrate real business impact. Jesse builds clear, technical remediation guidance and detailed assessment reports, while also mentoring SOC analysts and creating training content—publishing multiple Udemy courses that translate lab work into practical learning. Beyond assessments, he contributes to threat intelligence through PCAP analysis, custom Snort rule development, and hands-on CTF competition experience, reflecting a continuous-drive to explore offensive tradecraft. Ambitious and scholarly, he’s pursuing advanced offensive certifications (OSCE/OSWE) and eventual doctoral study, blending practitioner rigor with academic curiosity.
8 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Networks & Security, 4.0, Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Networks & Security, 4.0 at University of Maryland Global Campus