Full-Stack · Cybersecurity · Avionics · AI

BUILD.
HACK.
SHIP.

25+ years engineering software, circuits, and security systems. From embedded avionics to AI-powered SaaS — Rob builds things that work.

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Rob — Full-Stack / Security / Avionics

cat skills.txt
React · Node.js · Python · Android
n8n · Roblox Lua · Raspberry Pi
Pentest+ · CySA+ · HTB CTF
Avionics · ATE · IFE Systems

ls ./projects
ARIA/ ClipForge/ MindBridge/
ObbyChaosArena/ CareGuard/
n8n-workflows/ OGIMESH/

status
Available for freelance / consulting
25+Years Experience
10+Projects Shipped
3Security Certs
Problems Solved

What I Do

SKILLS & EXPERTISE

Full-Stack Dev

End-to-end web and mobile development from concept to deployed MVP. Rapid prototyping with real, production-grade code.

ReactNode.jsViteMongoDBExpress
🛡️
Cybersecurity

Offensive & defensive security. CTF competitor, penetration testing, SIEM analysis, vulnerability research, and security hardening.

Pentest+CySA+HTBSQLiCVE
🤖
AI & Automation

AI-powered apps, Claude API integration, n8n workflow automation, ML Kit, and multi-agent systems for real business problems.

Claude APIn8nML KitLLM
✈️
Avionics Engineering

25+ years across IFE, inertial navigation, ATE design, and avionics overhaul. ITT Aerospace, Panasonic Avionics, Triumph Instruments.

IFELRUATEEmbedded
📱
Android Dev

Native Android apps with Java/Kotlin. MVVM architecture, sensor fusion, WiFi RTT, Room DB, and hardware integration.

JavaMVVMRoomWiFi RTT
🎮
Roblox / Game Dev

Publishing under @TwinApps. Full game systems: boss fights, weapon pickups, HUD, sound, multi-arena design in Roblox Lua.

RobloxLuaGame Design
🌐
DevOps & Tooling

Redis, BullMQ, Docker, OAuth integrations, HubSpot, Twilio, JotForm. Workflow automation and third-party API orchestration.

RedisDockerBullMQOAuth
🔌
Embedded & Hardware

Raspberry Pi robotics, mesh networking, LabJack DAQ interfacing, VB.NET ATE control, and IoT system design.

Raspberry PiLabJackVB.NETMesh Net

PORTFOLIO

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Live Project
ARIA Robot

Adaptive Robotic Intelligence Assistant — Android app controlling a Freenove 4WD Raspberry Pi car via voice commands. Features Google ML Kit STT, Android TTS, and Claude Haiku AI integration.

AndroidRaspberry PiClaude APIML KitPython
🎮
Roblox
Obby Chaos Arena

Published under @TwinApps. Full-featured Roblox game with spiral tower mechanics, boss fights, weapon pickups, trophy collection, sound system, and HUD — 20+ custom scripts.

RobloxLuaGame DesignUI/UX
⚙️
Freelance MVP
n8n Lead Intake System

Full automation pipeline for a marketing agency: JotForm → n8n → HubSpot → Twilio. Delivered as an importable workflow with AI marketing automation for restaurants.

n8nHubSpotTwilioJotForm
🎬
Product
ClipForge

AI-powered video clip generator for Shorts and TikTok. Includes a YouTube/TikTok auto-posting scheduler with BullMQ, Redis, and full OAuth integrations.

Node.jsBullMQRedisOAuthAI
🧠
Portfolio
MindBridge

Mental wellness platform with HTML prototype, WordPress theme, and Node.js/Express backend. Full security hardening: helmet, CORS, rate limiting, HMAC anonymization.

Node.jsExpressWordPressSecurity
🔒
CTF / HTB
HTB CTF Machines

Active Hack The Box competitor. Completed: cctv.htb (blind SQLi), Pterodactyl (CVE-2025-49132 RCE), WingData (Lua injection + UDisks2 privesc), facts.htb (Rails IDOR + S3 harvesting).

SQLiCVE ExploitPrivescOSINT
🏥
SaaS
CareGuard

California care home compliance SaaS with HIPAA-oriented security hardening. Built to address real regulatory pain points in residential care facility management.

ReactNode.jsHIPAAMongoDB
📡
R&D
OGIMESH

Mesh networking firmware concept with homelab experimentation. Custom mesh topology design exploring decentralized network resilience and IoT connectivity.

Mesh NetFirmwareIoTNetworking

Credentials

CERTIFICATIONS

🏆
CompTIA PenTest+
CompTIA · Offensive Security Certification
ACTIVE
🛡️
CompTIA CySA+
CompTIA · Cybersecurity Analyst Certification
ACTIVE
🎖️
ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
ISC2 · Entry-Level Certification
ACTIVE
🏅
USCC CyberQuest
US Cyber Challenge · CTF Competitor — 2024 & 2025
2025
🎓
Master of Science in Cybersecurity
Master's Degree
DEGREE
🎓
BS Electronics & Communications Engineering
Bachelor's Degree
DEGREE

READY TO
BUILD
SOMETHING?

Available for freelance, consulting, and contract work.