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Security Engineer | Automation Consultant
I break into networks so the bad guys can't — and build automations so your team doesn't have to. From penetration testing and vulnerability assessments to workflow automation and system integrations, I help organizations stay secure and operate smarter.
// 01. About
I'm a Security Engineer specializing in penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and cybersecurity compliance. My work is rooted in industry-standard methodologies including OWASP, NIST, and the MITRE ATT&CK framework — helping organizations find and fix security gaps before attackers can exploit them.
My background spans both offensive and defensive security. I've worked across SOC operations, incident response, and infrastructure support, giving me a well-rounded perspective on how systems break and how to build them stronger.
I also run DefyneAI, an automation agency helping businesses eliminate manual bottlenecks through custom workflow automations, API integrations, and intelligent process design. Whether it's securing your network or streamlining your operations, I bring the same mindset: find the weakness, build the solution.
Current Role
Security Engineer @ Abacode
Automation Agency
Education
B.S. IT Management • M.S. Cybersecurity (IP)
Focus Areas
Security • Pen Testing • Automation
// 02. Experience
Present
Abacode Cybersecurity and Compliance
Previous
Abacode Cybersecurity and Compliance
Previous
TD Synnex
Previous
Global Data Consultants
// 03. Services
I help businesses reclaim time and cut costs by automating the repetitive work that slows teams down. Whether it's connecting your tools, streamlining a process, or building something custom — I design systems that run so you don't have to.
Automate repetitive tasks and multi-step processes across your tech stack. From lead intake to client onboarding, I build workflows that eliminate manual busywork.
Connect the tools your business already uses — CRMs, ERPs, payment platforms, databases — so data flows seamlessly without manual transfers or copy-pasting.
Leverage AI to automate document processing, email triage, data extraction, and intelligent decision-making within your existing workflows.
Automated reporting pipelines that pull live data from your systems and deliver real-time dashboards and scheduled reports — no manual spreadsheet work.
Automated follow-ups, alerts, and notification systems triggered by real events in your business — never miss a lead, deadline, or escalation again.
Have a process that doesn't fit a template? I build tailored automation solutions from scratch, designed around how your business actually operates.
// 04. Arsenal
// 05. Certifications
PNPT
Practical Network Penetration Tester • TCM Security
CompTIA Security+
CompTIA
Cybersecurity Analyst
LeveldCareers
PHDP
Practical Help Desk Professional • CourseCareers
// 06. Projects
Built a honeynet in Azure and integrated Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM) with Log Analytics to capture and analyze live attack traffic.
Deployed and configured Active Directory Domain Services in an Azure environment with automated user provisioning via PowerShell.
Explored network security concepts in Azure including NSG configuration, traffic analysis with Wireshark, and protocol behavior.
Deployed osTicket on Azure VMs with IIS, configured from scratch to simulate enterprise help desk operations.
// 07. Contact
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// GitHub
linkedin.com/in/christopherignas
// DefyneAI
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Open to opportunities and collaborations._