I'm a seasoned offensive cyber warfare specialist and developer that specializes in automating the boring things. I have experience in building command and control pipelines, integrating LLMs into operational environments, and breaking things.
- I’m currently working on: Building robust data pipelines & experimenting with cutting-edge AI models.
- I’m continuously learning: Advanced machine learning techniques, big data frameworks, and cloud-native development.
- I’m looking to collaborate on: Projects related to distributed processing, data engineering, and innovative AI/ML solutions.
- I’m looking for help with: Integrating AI workflows into distributed systems and optimizing large-scale data pipelines.
- Ask me about: Python programming, distributed systems, Apache Spark, Dask, and machine learning algorithms.
- How to reach me: derek@soter.cloud
- Fun fact: I enjoy exploring new tech innovations and love tinkering with DIY electronics in my spare time!
Here are some of the technologies and tools I work with regularly:
- Languages: Python, SQL
- Frameworks/Libraries: Apache Airflow, Prefect, Pandas, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch
- Tools & Platforms: Docker, Airflow, Kafka
- Cloud: AWS (EMR, Lambda), Google Cloud Platform, Azure, Cloudflare, and Various Crypto-Procured Providers
- Other: Distributed computing, Data Processing Pipelines, Machine Learning, AI


