System Status: Operational

Securing the web through precise engineering_

I'm Lonnie Sams Jr. — a cybersecurity and web development professional with 8+ years designing secure, scalable digital solutions across cloud security, frontend development, and AI-assisted application workflows.

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I operate at the intersection of cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and modern web development. With a defensive mindset honed across penetration testing, network security, and secure protocol design, I build digital systems that perform under pressure — and stay secure while doing it.

Currently a Web Operations Specialist at SendMyWayMedia LLC, I integrate AI-assisted development, security hardening, and marketing automation into resilient platforms. I'm certified across CompTIA, Cisco, and Google Cloud, currently pursuing the Cisco Ethical Hacker certification, and progressing through TryHackMe.

My values: continuous learning, critical thinking, and the discipline to govern risk introduced by rapid, AI-assisted development — what I call secure vibe coding.

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Lonnie Sams Jr.LVL_08_EXP
Tampa, FLSTATUS: AVAILABLE

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AUG 2018 — PRES
Tampa, FL

Web Operations Specialist

SendMyWayMedia LLC

  • AI-Driven App Deployment

    Integrated AI-assisted development and real-time debugging to accelerate application deployment and streamline site performance for maximum organic search visibility and conversion efficiency.

  • Secure Development & Governance

    Implemented security hardening across all managed domains, applying SSL/TLS best practices and OWASP Top 10 mitigation strategies to counter emerging cyber threats and govern risks introduced by rapid, AI-assisted development ("vibe coding").

  • Performance Marketing Automation

    Developed and deployed automated workflows (n8n) to integrate media buying data with security logs, enabling real-time analysis to detect fraudulent traffic and optimize campaign security posture for marketing initiatives.

$ Tech_Stack

01

Infrastructure & Cloud

Google Cloud PlatformMicrosoft AzureVirtual Private Servers
02

Security & Defensive Tooling

Burp SuiteMetasploitHydraSQLMapNmapWiresharkWireGuard ProtocolSSL/TLS HardeningOWASP Top 10Cryptographic Standards
03

Methodologies & Automation

n8n Workflow AutomationAI-Assisted DevelopmentPenetration TestingNetwork SecuritySecure Protocols
04

Core Strengths

Critical ThinkingSelf-DevelopmentContinuous LearningAdaptability

$ Education

Expected December 2027

St. Petersburg College

Bachelor of Applied Science — Technology Development and Management

Clearwater, FL

July 2021

St. Petersburg College

College Certificate — Cybersecurity

Clearwater, FL

$ Certifications

Verify on Credly →
Cisco AI Technical PractitionerExpected Oct 2026
Splunk Certified Cybersecurity AnalystExpected Aug 2026
Cisco Ethical Hacker CertificateExpected Jul 2026
Cisco AI Business PractitionerMay 2026
Google Cloud Cybersecurity CertificateMar 2025
Google Cloud Digital LeaderNov 2024
Cisco Certified Network Associate — CybersecurityJun 2024
CompTIA Security+ CEExpires Jul 2026

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Open to selective consulting, secure-development engagements, and full-time roles in cybersecurity or web operations. All transmissions route to my inbox.