Buffalo, NY Systems, security & education
Mainframe automation apprentice.
Cybersecurity professional.
IT educator.
I build dependable systems, automate operational work, and turn technical knowledge into practical learning.
Professional focus
I'm a mainframe systems administration and automation apprentice at M&T Bank, focused on OPS/MVS automation, Broadcom Watchtower, and Ansible Automation Platform integration.
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.
Collection of scripts and operational playbooks for repeatable incident triage, infrastructure validation, and reporting workflows.
A complete walkthrough of my first finished CTF: web enumeration, WordPress access, credential recovery, Linux privilege escalation, and defensive lessons.
Evidence-based investigations into segmentation, bounded remote administration, recovery paths, and practical hardening in an operating homelab.
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.
Practical writing on infrastructure, security operations, and teaching.
The first phase of my homelab build: documenting the current network, designing VLAN architecture, and planning the migration...
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Present
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
Recurring Community Session
Hands-on walkthroughs covering network defense basics, lab setup, and practical troubleshooting workflows.
College / Community Sessions
Speaking Engagements
Covers certification strategy, lab experience, and entry-level skills needed for support, networking, and security roles.
BitHaven / Online
Seasonal Competitions
Team-based challenge practice with post-event writeups focused on web exploitation, networking, and defensive analysis.
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.
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anthonypriest@outlook.com
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Buffalo, NY
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Open to opportunities_