Richard "Astericks" Sivak

About Me

I'm a Red Team Analyst and ethical hacker with a passion for breaking things to make them stronger. When I'm not diving deep into exploit chains, you'll find me exploring the edge of AI ethics, pondering the societal impact of technology, or sketching out algorithm designs on a napkin.

Skills & Expertise

• Penetration Testing & Red Team Operations
• Programming: Python - Rust - Java - C - JavaScript
• AI & Algorithm Design
• Network & Application Security
• Security Automation & Tooling

Experience Highlights

• Lead Red Team Analyst on cross-industry engagements
• Developed custom exploit chain automation frameworks
• Architected AI-driven vulnerability discovery prototyping

Beyond the Keyboard

• Wrestling Coach - because leadership is learned on the mat
• Runner - chasing mile times and fresh perspectives
• Lifelong Learner - always experimenting, always curious

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