Summary
Stephen Garrison is a security analyst and freelance penetration tester with eight years of hands-on experience breaking down systems, networks, and occasional software to improve resilience. Based in Lexington, KY, he blends practical offensive security skills with a background in community tech education and technical direction, helping users become more secure and confident. His work ranges from tactical remote engineering at NetGain to developing curriculum and training at the Lexington Public Library, reflecting a strong talent for translating complex technical concepts into accessible guidance. A hardware-hacking enthusiast and DIY electronics tinkerer, he brings creative, hands-on approaches to security assessments and CTF-style challenges. Outside of work he’s musically trained and supports a career-aerialist partner, which feeds his collaborative and disciplined approach to projects. He’s perpetually learning and enjoys dismantling systems down to packets and bits to find practical, real-world vulnerabilities.
8 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
High School Diploma, Music, High School Diploma, Music at East Jessamine High School
English, Spanish