A snapshot of what I'm currently focused on.
Last updated: February 2026
Three weeks out from the KCNA exam — focused study mode. Debugging a Kafka consumer backlog that's been instructive. Drafting takes for /uses, slowly.
I recently began a new role as a Software Security Engineer. It's the start of a deeper chapter — building foundations in application security, identity management, and cloud security.
Day to day, I work with Keycloak for identity, Snyk for vulnerability analysis, and Azure Front Door for perimeter security. The shift from full-stack development feels natural. Same systems thinking, different problem space.
Working through the full CNCF Kubernetes certification track. This is the major study focus right now.
Preparing for the Azure Security Engineer Associate exam. Cloud security fundamentals and identity protection.
Current strength goals. Focused on consistent progress.
I read regularly — mostly non-fiction, some literature. I keep a log of everything I've read and occasionally write notes on books that stay with me.