Dan Watkins

Background

About Dan Watkins

I'm a dedicated professional balancing multiple roles as a husband, dad, IT Security Engineer, and hobbyist musician. Currently, I specialize in Vulnerability Management, Endpoint Protection and Response, Data Loss Prevention, security incident response, and extensive data wrangling and automation. I also lead inter-team coordination to ensure seamless operations.With a strong background in software development (Python.NET), networking (with a focus on DNS/DHCP), and automation, I bring a diverse skill set to the table. My interests span across Artificial Intelligence (LLMs, NLP, etc.), penetration testing, ethical hacking, and intrusion detection. I'm also passionate about physics, leadership, strategic thinking, and understanding how things work in general.I pride myself on my excellent writing and interpersonal communication skills. I thrive in team environments, value continuous learning and feedback, and am driven by progress. I enjoy thinking big-picture and often take on organizing and documentation roles within teams. I'm adept at getting things done, even when the path forward isn't immediately clear.