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Over 20 years of integrity-based experience in the Information Security, eDiscovery, Digital Forensics, Internal Investigations, and Data Science fields spanning the federal government and private industry. Expert in secure disposal of computers and hard drives to protect against sensitive data exposure. Accumulation of both technical and managerial accolades are a testament to delivering value and sound strategy. Certified in CISSP-ISSMP, EnCE, EnCEP, Nuix Data Discovery Specialist, Mac Forensics Analysis, GPEN (penetration testing), and GREM (malware analysis). * 2001, BS & Masters in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, MIT * 2013, Cyber Security Technology Graduate Certificate, UMUC * 1995, National Honor Society, Christian Brothers High School

I help individuals and businesses protect their digital assets, investigate cyber incidents, and recover compromised accounts. With expertise in Ethical Hacking, Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, and Facebook/Meta Account Recovery, I deliver fast, confidential, and results-driven solutions you can trust. 🔐 Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking I perform penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and security audits using industry-standard tools (Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit, Wireshark). My goal is to identify weaknesses before attackers exploit them and strengthen the overall security of your systems. 🕵️ Digital Forensics & Cyber Investigation I handle cybercrime analysis, forensic evidence collection, email tracing, data recovery, and digital incident reconstruction. My investigations are detailed, accurate, and suitable for both technical and legal use. 📱 Facebook & Social Media Account Recovery I specialize in: Recovering hacked or disabled Facebook accounts Removing impersonation or fake profiles Fixing unauthorized ads or compromised Business Managers Restoring Meta Business Suite access I’ve successfully helped 100+ clients regain control when standard support channels couldn’t. ⚠️ Incident Response & Threat Mitigation Whether it’s malware, phishing, impersonation, stolen credentials, or network breaches, I help detect threats fast, eliminate them, and put preventive measures in place. Why Clients Choose Me ✔ Fast, professional, and confidential service ✔ Clear communication and practical solutions ✔ Tailored security strategies for your unique situation ✔ Proven results with individuals, startups, and global businesses ✔ 4+ years of experience in cybersecurity and forensics Services I Offer Penetration Testing (Web, Network, Cloud) Vulnerability Assessment Social Media Account Recovery (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp) Digital Forensics & Evidence Reporting Cyber Threat Investigation Malware & Phishing Removal Security Hardening Incident Response OSINT Investigation Compliance Support (GDPR, HIPAA) If You’re Thinking… “My Facebook/Meta account has been hacked.” “Someone is impersonating me or running fake ads.” “I need to secure my system or website.” “I need a forensic report for legal or corporate purposes.” I’m here to help professionally, quickly, and confidentially. Keywords Cyber Security Expert | Ethical Hacker | Penetration Testing | Digital Forensics | Facebook Recovery | Incident Response | OSINT | Hacked Account Support | Social Media Security | Threat Analysis | Vulnerability Assessment | Malware Removal | Security Audit | Network Security | Data Breach Response | Phishing Defense | Online Investigation|

What would happen if your business' website was taken down? How much business would you lose? How about if it was defaced, or if your customer's information was leaked? How would your business' reputation fair? Let me help you find the security flaws in your site before the bad guys do! Whether you're wanting a full workup on your company's website, a small portion of an application you want to release, or an API you want to ensure won't be misused, I can help! My assessments come with a full report detailing the security flaws discovered, risk of each issue, my recommendations, & technical details which outline how to replicate the steps taken to discover each issue. I'll provide a free consultation so that you can understand exactly what I will/won't due, ensure that the testing boundaries are set, and have an estimated timeline for when the assessment will be completed. I will also do a follow up test, free of charge after the initial assessment is complete to ensure your remediation efforts are successful.

Independent Systems & AI Consultant April 2009 – Present Provide high-end cloud architecture, server tuning, critical-incident recovery, and modern data engineering services to global clients. Completed 140+ engagements on Upwork with a perfect 5.0/5.0 feedback rating. AI Data Pipeline & Serverless Warehousing (2025 – 2026): Engineered a serverless data catalog pipeline using Python (BeautifulSoup, requests) to automatically scrape, parse, and clean investigative articles from target web sources [1]. Structured the raw extracted payload into optimized Apache Parquet tables and deployed them directly to Hugging Face Datasets for serverless hosting [1]. Built an interactive search and query dashboard in Gradio, utilizing custom DNS records (ALIAS/CNAME) to map and serve the app securely on DigitalOcean's cloud. Cloud Infrastructure & Migrations (AWS EC2 / VPS): Architected and built high-availability Linux cloud servers on AWS EC2, configured with WHM/cPanel, Concrete5 CMS, and optimized PHP environments. Successfully migrated legacy physical dedicated servers to scalable Virtual Private Servers (VPS) with CentOS/RHEL. Critical System Recovery & Administration: Diagnosed and resolved emergency service outages, including JBOSS server crash failures, Plesk/cPanel software conflicts on legacy CentOS nodes, and data recovery via mounting RAID arrays on FreeBSD. Configured Snort IDS, hardened server network boundaries, and conducted end-to-end performance audits. UNIX Engineer | E Solutions Corporation March 2008 – April 2009 (1 year 2 months) Supported physical operations and infrastructure for a Tier-1 collocation facility. Administered and engineered OpenBSD, FreeBSD, Linux, and Windows server environments daily. Identified and successfully resolved a high volume of network and host-based security vulnerabilities. Stabilized the physical bandwidth billing system for accuracy and provided system-level engineering support to the web development team. UNIX System Engineer | Hilton Grand Vacations (HGVC) November 2006 – March 2008 (1 year 5 months) Served as the single onsite point of operations for all HP-UX, Solaris, FreeBSD, macOS X, and Linux servers. Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) Architecture: Designed and built a custom corporate Data Warehouse using RedHat Enterprise Linux, IBM Information Server, and the Sun N1 toolkit. Backported RedHat clustering utilities and GFS modules specifically for RHEL 4 to support database stability. Tailored operating systems to run the IBM Information Server 8 product family, including IBM DB2 V9.3, WebSphere 6.0, DataStage, and QualityStage. Web Presence Engineering: Designed and deployed the company's external web servers on the Solaris 10 platform using Sun T2000 hardware. Leveraged Solaris Zones, hardware RAID, and the ZFS filesystem to isolate and optimize traffic. Authored custom system automation utilities in Perl, C, and the Bourne shell to debug complex kernel and network issues. UNIX Administrator | Vortech, Inc. 2004 – 2006 (2 years) UNIX Administration & Support | Magna Computer Corp September 2003 – May 2004 (9 months) UNIX System Administrator & Network Engineer | Independent Consultant November 2001 – July 2003 Implemented OpenBSD, Linux, and Windows servers in high-density colocation centers. Configured custom web application servers from scratch using Apache, Perl, PHP, and MySQL. Programmed terminal-based console utilities in C and ncurses, utilizing the GTK toolkit and X11 API. Second Level Support | Jobwarehouse May 2001 – September 2001 (5 months) Provided secondary engineering support for primary web servers and high-volume data processing tasks. Education Valencia Community College | 1996 – 1998 | Computer Science & Systems Study Winter Park High School | 1992 – 1996 | Gifted Academic Program Professional Recommendation "Aaron is a very good systems engineer for Linux, UNIX and Windows. He has an in depth understanding of system internals. I found him to be an honorable man that stands behind his word and keeps on track of the project. He would make a good supervisor in any company." — Shelton R., Sr. IT Consultant / DB2 DBA Expert, Xtivia (worked directly with Aaron at HGVC)

Need to recover deleted files, investigate security breaches, or prepare evidence for legal proceedings? I'm a certified Windows forensic professional who helps businesses and legal teams uncover the digital truth when it matters most. What I Can Do For You 🔍 Incident Response & Security Breaches: - Identify how attackers accessed your systems - Track data exfiltration and stolen information - Provide detailed timelines of malicious activity - Prepare court-ready forensic reports Legal & HR Investigations: - Recover deleted emails and files - Analyze employee computer usage patterns - Investigate intellectual property theft - Document evidence for litigation support Data Recovery & Analysis: - Restore accidentally deleted business files - Analyze file access patterns and modifications - Trace external device usage (USB drives, etc.) - Overcome anti-forensics and data hiding techniques Core Expertise 🛠️ - Memory Analysis: Advanced RAM forensics to capture live system state, running processes, network connections, and encryption keys - Email & Communication Forensics: Complete analysis of Office 365, Google Workspace, and local email systems, including deleted messages and metadata - Browser & Web Activity: Detailed investigation of web history, downloads, cached files, and session data across all major browsers - File System Analysis: Deep dive into file metadata, access logs, timeline reconstruction, and hidden/encrypted data - Anti-Forensics Detection: Specialized techniques to uncover attempts to hide, delete, or destroy digital evidence Why Choose Me ⭐ - GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE) - Certification #9925 - 3+ years in cybersecurity and digital forensics - Proven track record with clients. - Fast turnaround with detailed, professional reports - Clear communication—I explain technical findings in business terms Recent Success Stories ✅ Corporate Breach Investigation: Identified patient zero and full attack timeline for the finance company, preventing further data loss. ✅ Employee Misconduct Case: Delivered a report showcasing an employee breaking the acceptable use policy (AUP). ✅ C2 Analysis: Traced attack vectors and provided evidence for C2 communication between an endpoint and threat actor from a memory dump. Ready to uncover the digital evidence you need? Contact me with your case details, and I'll provide a free initial consultation to discuss your specific requirements and timeline. Available for urgent cases with a 24-48 hour turnaround when needed.

**Tech Consultant with 30+ Years in IT Support Across Platforms** I am a highly competent, detail-oriented tech professional with over 30 years of Information Technology experience, helping small businesses and individuals with a wide range of needs. I specialize in handling email migrations, DNS/email deliverability, Google Workspace/Microsoft/Apple administration, PC/Mac/smartphone repairs, security audits & hardening, connectivity fixes, printing woes, and system support and break/fix. I am both strategic (I will suggest broad process and system changes) and tactical (I will get in the weeds and implement those changes). Detail oriented, clear communicator, strong customer service mindset with a tech-savvy approach. EMAIL MIGRATIONS I handle seamless transfers of emails, calendars, contacts, and files, then testing sync across all your devices for full accuracy with minimal downtime. - Gmail ↔ Outlook migration - Google Workspace email migration - Contacts migration and consolidation - Email account migration DNS CONFIGURATION I handle Domain Migration, Transfer, Renewal, and DNS Management across platforms such as GoDaddy, Wix, Dreamhost, Bluehost, Network Solutions, and others. - DNS setup - SPF DKIM DMARC fix - Email delivery issues due to misaligned DNS - DNS records config for Outlook 365 - MX record configuration - Email authentication setup GOOGLE WORKSPACE ADMIN Google Workspace email setup, including custom domain verification and activating Gmail for sending and receiving emails. Handle user, group, alias, and forwarding management, as well as password issues, calendar, drive and contacts management. - Google Workspace setup and admin; users, groups, contacts, drive, calendar etc - Google Workspace domain management - Workspace password reset - Google Workspace migration PERSONAL GOOGLE ACCOUNTS I handle personal Gmail accounts too—fixing sync glitches across devices, cleaning up duplicate contacts, organizing labels and storage, or migrating data without losing anything important. - Gmail sync issues - Google contacts duplicates resolution - Gmail login problems - Google Drive access - Personal Google account migration - Gmail storage full help MICROSOFT SOLUTIONS SUPPORT Configure and provide support for Microsoft Office 365 Email, Outlook, Exchange Online, Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint. Experienced in Microsoft 365 administration, licensing, user management, and security. - Microsoft 365 setup - Outlook sync issues - Office 365 email migration - Microsoft 365 admin help - OneDrive sharing problems APPLE ECOSYSTEM SUPPORT I streamline Apple ecosystem support—fixing iCloud sync across iPhone, Mac, and iPad, sorting contacts/calendars, resolving Mail app glitches, and ensuring seamless integration with email or cloud services. I get everything working together reliably, and provide guidance on best practice setup. - iCloud contacts duplicates resolution - iPhone sync issues - Apple Mail setup - iCloud calendar - iCloud Drive - Apple ID login help - Apple email migration PC, MAC, SMARTPHONE, TABLET, PRINTER, NETWORK SETUP AND REPAIR I handle PC, Mac, smartphone, and tablet setup and repair—getting new devices configured, transferring data between systems, troubleshooting crashes or slow performance, and fixing software conflicts across Windows, macOS, iOS, or Android. - PC setup help - Mac repair - iPhone setup and troubleshooting - Device migration - Printer fixes - Home Wifi setup - Wifi and internet connectivity issues DIGITAL SECURITY I provide vulnerability assessments, risk analysis, device/systems hardening, and breach mitigation, personal cybersecurity, device organization, account structuring, and ongoing digital hygiene. - Vulnerability assessment service - Security risk analysis - Device hardening - System security audit - Breach mitigation help - Cybersecurity vulnerability scan - Risk assessment for IT systems - Security breach response - System hardening setup - Securing passwords - Coaching on safer digital habits TAMING THE TECH STACK I transform overwhelming digital setups into clear, secure, sustainable systems that support you long-term. - multiple email services - organizing cloud storage - multiple contacts sources consolidated and sync - multiple cloud services WHY MY CLIENTS LIKE WORKING WITH ME Clear communication Detail-oriented and organized Clear documentation and explanation Comfortable working with non-technical individuals or tech teams Patient, positive, and respectful Check client feedback in my portfolio The thing that drives me is the relief my clients feel when they finally have the help and support they need from a technical standpoint. I know my value when someone is able to give me their issues and turn their attention back to what they love doing, delivering value to THEIR clients. Available with flexible scheduling—ready to jump on your project. Message me to book a quick 15-minute chat and get started