Daniel A.

Carwash Employee • Systematic Thinker • Tech Enthusiast

From gaming exploits to understanding how systems work - always curious about the mechanics behind the magic.

About Me

I've been fascinated by systems and how they work since I was 6 years old, starting with finding exploits and glitches in video games like Crash Bandicoot and Spyro. What hooked me wasn't just playing - it was discovering ways things weren't supposed to work and understanding the mechanics behind them.

This curiosity naturally led me towards game development, spending 8+ hours straight absorbed in problem-solving. Though my ADHD meant starting new projects rather than finishing old ones, each taught me something valuable about how systems operate.

Today, I apply this same systematic thinking to understanding physical and digital systems. Whether working on cars at the carwash or exploring technology, I approach each challenge with attention to detail and methodical analysis. Both experiences teach the same lesson: small problems, left unaddressed, become big ones.

Technical Journey

Systems Thinking

  • Pattern recognition
  • Systematic analysis
  • Mechanism understanding
  • Edge case identification

Technical Skills

  • Linux/Kali daily driver
  • Hardware troubleshooting
  • System optimisation
  • Research methodology

Development Background

  • Game development experience
  • Creative problem solving
  • Hands-on learning approach
  • Continuous experimentation

What I Do

I'm passionate about understanding how things work - and more importantly, how they break. Whether it's picking a lock, solving a Rubik's cube, or finding security gaps, I approach every challenge with curiosity and methodical thinking.

Currently diving deep into physical pentesting, practising lock bypass techniques, social engineering, and access control testing in controlled environments. It's fascinating how the smallest oversight can create massive vulnerabilities.

My Testing Philosophy

Every system has entry points. Every process has assumptions. Every security measure has limitations. The goal isn't to break things - it's to understand where they're already broken so they can be properly secured.

Skills & Capabilities

Physical Security

  • Lock bypass assessment
  • Social engineering testing
  • Access control evaluation
  • Vulnerability identification

Technical Skills

  • Linux/Kali security testing
  • Hardware troubleshooting
  • System optimization
  • Network analysis

Problem Solving

  • Pattern recognition
  • Research methodology
  • Creative resourcefulness
  • Systematic analysis

Philosophy

Security isn't just about technology - it's about understanding human behaviour, physical systems, and the unexpected ways they interact. Every system has vulnerabilities; the key is finding them before the wrong people do.

Whether working on cars at the carwash or testing security systems, I approach each task with the same attention to detail and systematic thinking. Both jobs teach you that small problems, left unaddressed, become big ones.