[INITIATE DOSSIER] wino_willy is a dedicated cybersecurity specialist with over nine years of hands-on experience in threat analysis, server maintenance, and ethical hacking. A veteran, wino_willy combines discipline with a deep, practical understanding of offensive and defensive security principles. Intimately familiar with the Kali Linux toolset, Bash, and Python, excels at building, securing, and analyzing complex network infrastructures. Recognized by the Houston community as an instructor, currently teaching lockpicking at the Houston Security Conference, underscoring practical expertise and commitment to the infosec community.
[PROFICIENCY LEVEL IS SUBJECTIVE & ESTIMATED]
Kali Linux Mastery 95%
Intimate familiarity with the core toolset (Nmap, Metasploit, Wireshark, etc.).
Linux CLI & Servers 90%
Expertise in command-line administration, shell scripting, and server maintenance (Apache/Nginx/Ubuntu).
Bash Scripting 90%
Advanced use for automating system maintenance, configuration tasks, and complex pipeline creation.
Python Programming 85%
Proficient in developing security scripts, network tools, and data manipulation utilities.
Physical Security Bypass 95%
High proficiency in lockpicking and mechanical bypass methods (selected as a conference instructor).
Penetration Testing (General) 90%
Experience with all phases, from reconnaissance to exploitation and post-exploitation.
System Assembly/Troubleshooting 95%
Ability to build, repair, and optimize systems from individual components.
TCP/IP Networking 85%
Strong grasp of the network stack, subnetting, routing, and common network services.
Jan 2017 - May 2023
Age 22 - Present (9 Years)
Sept 30, 2025 - Oct 1, 2025
Regular attendee of this long-standing local organization, focused on deep technical exchange, ethical hacking discussions, and hands-on demonstrations of security tools and methodologies.
Dedicated member and practitioner focusing on the mastery of **physical security penetration techniques**. This hands-on expertise with mechanical bypass methods is the core skill leading to the conference instructor role.
Participant in this informal networking group and **Cyber Security Circle**, facilitating knowledge sharing, career mentorship, and discussions on current industry trends with other local security professionals.
Active involvement in a focused hacking club setting, utilizing structured challenges and environments to refine practical skills in areas such as application security and complex exploit development.
Committed to promoting and utilizing open-source tools and software for security research and development, emphasizing collaborative and community-driven projects.
Engagement with the user group tied to the Houston Security Conference, focusing on specific deep-dive discussions related to conference topics, vendor technologies, and emerging threats within the industry.
Active member and contributor across the major DEFCON chapters in the greater Houston area. Participation involves advanced technical workshops, CTFs, and collaborative security research, demonstrating broad regional engagement.