Forging resilient systems at the intersection of Cybersecurity, Business Strategy, and Human Psychology.
"Security is not just code; it's a culture of continuous improvement (Kaizen) and human-centric design. I apply Six Sigma precision to protect digital assets and Business Intelligence to drive value."
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title Giovanni's Evolution: The Triad of Expertise
Media & Ops (20+ years) : Broadcast IT Management
: Global Operations
: Process Optimization
Academic Foundation : BS Business Administration
: Global MBA — AI & Data Science
: BS Psychology (Conferred 2026)
Cybersecurity & AI : ISC2 Certified (CC)
: Google Cyber Professional
: IBM Data Science (In Progress)
: GRC & Data Strategy
The Triad: Tech, Business, & Mind: My approach is unique because it blends three critical disciplines:
- Technical Mastery: Deep roots in Broadcast IT and modern Cybersecurity (ISC2 & Google certified).
- Business Acumen: Global MBA in AI & Data Science (ENEB, 2026), BS Business Administration, and Six Sigma methodology ensure solutions align with business goals and measurable ROI.
- Human Factors: BS in Psychology (Capella University, 2026) informs my understanding of the human element in security—social engineering, insider threats, and security culture.
| Cybersecurity & Cloud | Business & Process | Academia |
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BS Business Admin (UoPeople) |
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Business Strategy | BS Psychology (Capella U, Apr 2026) |
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Marketing & Brand | Global MBA — AI & Data Science (ENEB, Apr 2026) |
Defending systems through Defense-in-Depth and Six Sigma Root Cause Analysis. I don't just patch vulnerabilities; I optimize the processes that allowed them.
| Project Area | Description | Key Technologies |
|---|---|---|
| Network Defense | Tools for traffic analysis and threat detection |    |
| System Hardening | Labs and scripts for securing operating systems |    |
| Incident Response | Standardized Playbooks and automated handling |    |
From security logs to media strategy — Python, SQL, and NLP turning raw data into business decisions. 20+ years of broadcast operations shape how I frame analytics: not just what the data says, but what action it drives.
Security Analytics (in this repo)
| Project Area | Description | Key Technologies |
|---|---|---|
| Log Analysis | SSH/auth log parsers with brute-force & credential-stuffing detection |  |
| Data Protection | SQL injection defence playground — intentionally vulnerable app with remediation demos |   |
Portfolio Projects (standalone repos)
| Project | Description | Key Technologies |
|---|---|---|
| Content Analytics Dashboard | Audience growth, genre/slot analysis & content ROI for media/OTT |   |
| News Sentiment Analyzer | Live RSS feed scoring by topic using VADER NLP |   |
| YouTube Revenue Simulator | YPP milestone tracker + 36-month niche CPM/revenue comparison |   |
| Phishing Psychology Analyzer | Detects cognitive bias exploitation in social engineering text |   |
| Content Psychology Analyzer | Scores OTT/media content across 7 psychological engagement dimensions |  |
Applying Six Sigma precision and Business Administration principles to optimize security operations and ROI.
| Project Area | Description | Key Technologies |
|---|---|---|
| Root Cause Analysis | DMAIC application for security incidents |  |
| Strategy & ROI | Aligning security spend with business goals |  |
Infrastructure as Code and cloud-native solutions for secure scalability. Inspired by digital content delivery and OTT optimizations.
| Project Area | Description | Key Technologies |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure as Code | Secure blueprints for deploying resources |    |
| Cloud Security | Tools for auditing cloud environments |   |
The human element is the target of 90% of cyberattacks and the engine behind every successful content strategy. A BS in Psychology (Capella University, 2026) grounds these projects in peer-reviewed science — not intuition.
| Project | Description | Frameworks Applied |
|---|---|---|
| Phishing Psychology Analyzer | Detects 8 manipulation vectors in text; maps social engineering to the cognitive biases exploited | Kahneman (2011), Cialdini (1984), MITRE ATT&CK |
| Content Psychology Analyzer | Scores media content across 7 psychological engagement dimensions for OTT and content strategy | Seligman PERMA (2011), Loewenstein (1994), Russell (1980), Green & Brock (2000) |
Applied psychology courses (Capella BS, conferred 2026): I-O Psychology · Social Psychology · Cognitive Psychology · Positive Psychology · Research Methods · Psychology of Social Media · Criminal Psychology · Capstone
20+ years of experience in broadcast operations, digital content delivery, and technical management. This background provides a unique perspective on secure content workflows and system resilience.
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