These talented individuals are the power behind our Real Time Dynamic Testing™ methodology
allowing us to continually push the bleeding edge in offensive security tactics.
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Chief Information Officer
Client Relationship Coordinator
Sr. Project Manager and HR Specialist
Sr. Offensive Security Consultant
Sr. Offensive Security Consultant
Offensive Security Consultant
Offensive Security Consultant
Offensive Security Consultant
Project Manager and Office Manager
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Sydney has multiple technical certifications from Microsoft, Barracuda, CQURE Academy and maintains a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) from ISC2. Sydney has also served on the advisory board for a firm that focuses on digital risk protection as well as the advisory council for SecureWorld Boston.
Sydney holds a Bachelor of Science from Northeastern University with a dual concentration in Management Information Systems and Entrepreneurship.
Prior to joining Netragard, Amber had many years of diverse teaching experience that provided her with a unique approach to customer satisfaction. Utilizing her background, she assisted Netragard in transforming the sales process to a client-centric approach.
Amber earned her Bachelor of Science from Longwood University and has since obtained various certifications. As a former teacher, Amber is actively engaging in higher learning opportunities.
Prior to joining Netragard, Julie had a successful career in education, where she implemented and trained staff in new technologies.
Julie has earned her M.Ed. In Technology from Lesley University.
Leonel has over 10 years of experience in security and has worked in different industries such as e-commerce, finance, and an ISP. He has held a variety of roles in his career including SOC Operations Engineer, Incident Response Specialist, Head of Red Team Activities, and Blue Team Operations Lead. He is passionate about bug bounty hunting through different platforms.
Leonel currently holds multiple certifications including the AWS Cloud Practitioner and the AWS Solutions Architect Associate.
Dan Staples is a Sr. Offensive Security Consultant at Netragard, bringing over a decade of experience in cybersecurity, software engineering, data science, and team leadership. Dan takes a multidisciplinary approach to his work and matches deep technical expertise with the ability to articulate complex security concepts to audiences of any background. He specializes in building cutting-edge offensive tooling and is a long-time contributor to the open source community.
As an OSCP-certified penetration tester and red teamer, Dan has delivered engagements for high profile companies across a number of commercial sectors. Prior to working at Netragard, he led technical teams at multiple NGOs and conducted independent security research. Dan brings value to his clients through a diverse skillset, multi-domain expertise, and an insatiable drive for learning and innovation.
Jeremy Burroughs is an Offensive Security Consultant at Netragard working on a variety of assessments and projects including penetration testing engagements and team toolkit development.
With over 10 years of professional experience in IT and cybersecurity, Jeremy has worked in both defensive and offensive roles for a diverse range of organizations, both large and small, from MSPs to Big4 consulting. Having held roles such as Information Security Engineer and Red Team Operator, he has developed a well-rounded perspective and skillset which helps inform and enhance his offensive security assessments to deliver maximum value for clients.
Jeremy holds multiple active certifications including CompTIA Pentest+, eLS Web Application Penetration Tester (eWPT), eLS Certified Professional Penetration Tester (eCPPT), eLS Junior Penetration Tester (eJPT), Python Institute Certified Entry-level Programmer (PCEP), and Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP). Past certifications include Fortinet Network Security Expert (NSE) 1-5 and AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CCP).
Andrew Keesling is an Offensive Security Engineer for Netragard with over five years of professional IT experience. Andrew has worked to troubleshoot issues, harden networks and provide security consulting to Managed Service Provider (MSP) clients. Over the years, he has gleaned a holistic perspective by holding several roles including IT Specialist within the Army National Guard, Help Desk Support, and SOC Security Analyst. Andrew is an active member in the IT security community and volunteers as a Red Team member in the Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (CCDC) for multiple different regions around the US.
Andrew holds multiple certifications including the Security+, CySA+, GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), Certified Red Team Operator (CRTO), and the Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP). He is passionate about offensive security, open-source projects, and coding Python tools.
Federico Fernandez is a highly respected penetration testing specialist with extensive experience in cybersecurity. With a passion for security since 2009, Federico is a self-taught expert who has successfully conducted penetration tests for banking institutions, startups, and fintech companies. Holding the OSCP certification, he specializes in Web Application testing while also possessing knowledge in Networking, Mobile Security, Exploiting, Cloud Security, and Social Engineering.
Federico’s meticulous approach and commitment to continuous learning drive his success in identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities. His goal is to collaborate with top cybersecurity teams and contribute to the development of secure solutions.
This Calico has 2 modes – Lazy with a sunbath or crazy possessed cat. Lilo has a unique ability to sit beside you and judge you for every action you take. She is only cuddly when she wants to be and will tell you that by either bringing you a toy while literally YOWLING at you or calmly sitting on her “petting mat”. She keeps a close eye on the CIO to ensure the Netragard hackers can hack and that the IT infrastructure is purring.
German Shepherd energy multiplied by puppy energy is a formula which evaluates to one fluffy handful. Even when she is napping, that calm moment is just the silver lining to the storm cloud that is the true reality of the situation – the dog is just on the charger, preparing for the next wave of furry fury. Catch her scanning the yard for unauthorized deer or interrupting video calls with a demand for attention. Other hobbies include sniffing metadata from all delivered packages and laying on vents to convert an HVAC system into a pet hair distribution system.
This is Sunshine, aka Sunny, she is a 5-year-old Pitbull rescue. She is a studious pet, earning multiple certifications from the American Kennel Club, including trick dog, advanced obedience, urban settings, and more. Sunny is on a mission to dismantle the perceived stereotypes that pit bulls are aggressive. When not in school, she spends her free time zooming as fast as she can before promptly turning into a pile of cuddly mush. She closely monitors the Client Relationship Coordinator to ensure all customers receive top notch service and nothing gets too ruff.
Meet Nora. She may appear to be laying down on the job, but she is ready to spring into action the moment she sees a cat, mailman, or hacker trying to infiltrate your system. She’ll sit right by your chair all day and help herd you back to your computer when lunchtime is over. Her ferocious bark and keen awareness of her surroundings makes her an excellent security professional. In her spare time, she enjoys rolling in dirt, chasing after sticks, and licking faces.
Oliver is always willing to sit pretty and give you a helping paw. He is a good boy with a heart of gold. His lightning speed and laser focus make it sometimes hard for him to come when called but he makes up for it with his loyalty and patience. Always excited to learn new and challenging skills, he is the perfect companion for safeguarding your digital assets. When not busy sniffing out threat actors, Oliver likes to squeak his toys and snuggle on the couch.
Atticus the mastiff and Titus the mighty king. Atticus and Titus are brothers with very different traits. Atticus is all 117 pounds, red, with a tongue that’s too big for his mouth. He loves staying up late and hates getting up before 11. Atticus is absolutely in love with his dad and “accidently” falls onto his lap any chance he gets. Titus is 170 pounds of pure, high-energy bullmastiff. He doesn’t understand personal space, will lay or sit on you any chance he gets, and will always greet you with one of his toys (or your own shoe). Both of the boys are protective of their territory and family, especially if there are wild turkeys around.
Almost cannot capture a picture because he does not stop moving – but – Toby will do anything for food showing off his Netragard spirit for a treat! His nose is his best friend and worst enemy sniffing out foxes, coyotes, suspicious packages and emails! He sleeps as hard as he plays, as do all Netragardians!
Gentle giant who loves her daddy and misses him when he is off hacking for Netragard! She always has her protective eye on everything! Her snores are as loud as her barks but she always gives the biggest (wettest) kisses.
The Stealth Division is our extended team of experts, who help us breach networks, build tools, and exploit vulnerabilities across our engagements.
These ethical hackers are the power behind our Real Time Dynamic Testing™ methodology, allowing us to continually push the bleeding edge in offensive tactics.
Maureen is an active member in the IT security community and most recently created a “Murder Investigation Scenario in 5 Steps” for the forensic challenge at the EC2 FIC 2023 – European Cybercup International Forum of Cybersecurity.
Simon is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and is also a certified Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), ISO 27001:2013 Lead Auditor and Lead Implementer.
Susan has worked with not-for-profits, lobbyists, education service chiefs, and institutions to raise awareness of their products and services.
Susan holds a Master of Artsin Operational Management (MAOM) from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Southern Illinois University.
Philippe has over 10 years of experience in the banking and financial sector that includes security assessment of large and complex infrastructures and penetration testing of data & voice networks, operating systems, middleware and web applications in Europe, US and Middle East.
Previously, Philippe held roles within the information system security department of a global pharmaceutical company in London. While working with a heterogeneous network of over 100,000 users across the world and strict regulatory requirements, Philippe gained hands-on experience with various security technologies (VPN, Network and Application Firewalls, IDS, IPS, Host Intrusion Prevention, etc.)
Philippe actively participates in the Information Security community. He has discovered and published several security vulnerabilities in leading products such as Cisco, Symantec and Hewlett-Packard.
He is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), PCI Qualified Security Assessors (PCI-QSA), OSSTMM Professional Security Analyst (OPSA), OSSTMM Professional Security Tester (OPST), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)and Associate Member of the Business Continuity Institute (AMBCI).
