"Security is not a feature—it’s a mindset."

Angel Santiago:

Cybersecurity Researcher & AI Security Developer

A place for cybersecurity investigations, write-ups, tutorials, and development projects.

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Projects

Explore my latest cybersecurity and AI development projects.

AI Security

Developing AI solutions for enhanced cybersecurity measures.

Open Source

Contributing to various open-source cybersecurity initiatives.

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Research Work

Investigating vulnerabilities in AI systems and applications.

Freelance Projects

Delivering tailored cybersecurity solutions for diverse clients.

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Experience

Feb 2025 - July 2025, Insight Global - Microsoft Contract

Acting Sr Data Center Technician co-leading cross-functional teams on large DC projects, including network deployments, R/S/P server racks, LC Fiber/Cat6 cable run and patch, and NDT/Cable matrix developments.

Apr 2024 - Dec 2024, Isotropic Networks - vSAT NOC

NOC Technician assisting clients with service changes, network/modem configuration and troubleshooting, satellite internet service management and Break/Fix.

Jan 2024 - Jun 2024, Hope Integrated Systems, Writer/Content Creation

Write articles covering various cybersecurity topics, investigate new vulnerabilities and cyber threats, follow the latest cybersecurity technologies. Create tutorials and informative articles on ethical hacking, Linux Basics, and industry trends.

Jun 2021 - Aug 2023, Gateway Technical College, Intern/WorkStudy

Provide help desk and IT Support for public PC clinics to update, upgrade, malware removal, and service end user devices, hardware/software upgrades, and general IT service.

Server Rack/Stack/Patch, Network/Firewall deployments (Cisco, Aruba, Palo Alto), vSAT Networking Administration, Fiber/Cat6 cable run/terminate, Cable map/matrix

Coding/Programming - Python, PowerShell, JS/TS, Bash/Shellscript (learning Go and some Rust)

System Administration (Red Hat Linux/CentOS, Ubuntu, Windows), Docker/Kubernetes, KVM/QEMU/VMWare ESXi, LDAP, SSO, SIEM

Cybersecurity Foundations - Nessus, Metasploit, BurpSuite, Splunk, MITRE ATT&CK, Framework compliance (NIST CSF, SOC2, ISO 27001/27002

DevOps (ongoing, learning) - Automation tools (N8N/Make/Zapier, Agents, scripts), AI Agents + tools + MCP, API security, Docker app hosting

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Work

About Angel Santiago

I am a freelance cybersecurity researcher, IT Ops generalist and AI Agent/Automation developer, dedicated to showcasing my skills, experiences, and projects.

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The Mission

To provide cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions while sharing knowledge through my blog and showcasing ongoing projects and events. Why gate keep valuable knowledge? The free sharing of knowledge only helps secure the future for all.

Contact Me

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Get in touch to discuss cybersecurity projects, AI development, or collaboration opportunities.

I may not always be available immediately, but I will always be ready to have a conversation.