Liam is an upcoming security engineer with a well built foundation in security principles and hands-on experience. Liam is currently pursuing a Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity at Eastern Michigan University while gaining experience as a Security Engineer Intern at Workiva.

Mission

Driven by a core belief that how you do one thing is how you do everything, Liam is passionate about pursuing holistic personal development and sharing that journey with others. His mission is to empower and inspire by transparently documenting his process of learning and growth across all facets of life. By demystifying the complexities of skill acquisition and personal improvement, he aims to encourage fellow lifelong learners to contend with the unknow and carve out their own paths to success.

Success = the progressive realization of a worthy ideal - Earl Nightingale

Professional Interests

Liam’s passion lies in the technical aspects of security, with a focus on:

• Application Security: Safeguarding software and systems from the ground up.
• Detection Engineering: Building and refining systems to proactively identify threats.
• Threat Modeling: Strategically anticipating and mitigating potential security risks.
• Cloud Security: Securing cloud environments and infrastructure.

Skills

Liam is proficient in a variety of tools and technologies, including:

• Python: Leveraging for security automation and scripting.
• Splunk: Utilizing for security information and event management (SIEM) and analysis.
• Security Automation: Developing automated solutions to streamline security processes.

Personal Interests

Outside of professional and academic pursuits, Liam enjoys staying active and engaged with the community. During his free time, Liam loves to explore New York City, go for runs, and participate in local events.