$ whoami
Breaking systems to build them stronger.
I'm a cybersecurity professional and IT educator based in Buffalo, NY with over eight years of experience in hardware, software, and network infrastructure. I teach at Trocaire College and BCAT, preparing students for CompTIA certification exams.
As an active member of BitHaven hackerspace, I collaborate with fellow security enthusiasts on research projects, CTF competitions, and community workshops.
My background spans IT management, cloud computing, and security implementation. I believe in hands-on learning and building real-world skills that translate directly to the workplace.
Enterprise-grade home network with VLAN segmentation, OPNsense firewall, and defense-in-depth security architecture.
Brief description of the project and what problem it solves. Keep it concise but informative.
Writeup for a CTF challenge. Describe the challenge type and techniques used to solve it.
Description of security research conducted. What was investigated and what were the findings?
Indie games, game jams, and creative experiments.
Beyond cybersecurity, I'm passionate about indie game development. I create games using Unity and Unreal Engine 5, participating in game jams and building personal projects that blend art and code.
A shooter game created for a game jam competition. Fast-paced action with unique dimensional mechanics.
Currently working on new projects in Unity and Unreal Engine 5. Stay tuned for upcoming releases and game jam entries.
Thoughts on security, teaching, and the hacker mindset.
The first phase of my homelab build: documenting the current network, designing VLAN architecture, and planning the migration...
Read More →Trocaire College / BCAT
2023 - Present
Club Marcella - Buffalo, NY
2016 - 2023
CompTIA
Active
Microsoft
2024
IBM
2025
Coursera
2024
Unity Technologies
2025
Skillable
100+ Students Reached
Workshops, talks, and community involvement.
BitHaven Hackerspace
Date
Brief description of the event and your role in it.
Venue Name
Date
Description of the talk and topics covered.
Online / Location
Date
Team placement and notable challenges solved.
I'm an active member of BitHaven, Buffalo's premier hackerspace. We meet regularly to work on projects, share knowledge, and build community.
Visit BitHavenLet's connect. I'm always open to discussing security, teaching, or collaboration opportunities.
$ echo $EMAIL
anthonypriest@outlook.com
$ echo $LOCATION
Buffalo, NY
$ echo $STATUS
Open to opportunities_