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Anthony DeStio

> Cybersecurity Student // Ethical Hacker // AI Founder
● CompTIA Security+ ● CTF | NCL 99th Percentile ● Univ. of Tampa — Class of 2027
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About

Profile

Driven junior majoring in Cybersecurity with a minor in Applied Artificial Intelligence at The University of Tampa. I have a strong passion for ethical hacking, CTFs, and hands-on security challenges.

Currently the founder of an AI startup and a consultant helping businesses leverage AI to automate complex workflows. Deeply invested in the intersection of cryptography and quantum computing and how emerging technologies will redefine standard encryption protocols.

Leadership President

Root@UT — Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing Club

Dec 2025 – Present

  • Lead weekly sessions on solving Hack The Box machines and National Cyber League (NCL) challenges.
  • Compete on the university CTF team with top team and individual rankings.
  • Worked with sponsor EC-Council to create and solve 5 CTFs (red & blue team) for hands-on member learning.

Professional Experience Verizon

Software Developer Intern (Remote)

June 2022 – August 2022

  • Designed Python scripts applying salt-and-pepper and Gaussian noise to image datasets.
  • Collaborated in a cross-functional intern team to troubleshoot and improve code efficiency.

Root@UT President

Dec 2025 – Present

Leads ethical hacking practice and campus competitive CTF prep.

CompTIA Security+ Certified

January 2026

Baseline validation of practical cybersecurity knowledge.

Personal Cybersecurity Homelab

February 2026

Built DNS filtering (Pi-hole) and private local-AI workflows (Ollama via Docker).

TopSpot iOS App & Partner Dashboard

March 2026

Launched full-stack nightlife RSVP app and venue management web app using Swift + Firebase + Next.js.

Wi-Fi Signal Analysis & Network Mapping

April 2026

Passive 802.11 analysis to identify rogue APs and assess wireless exposure.

RSA Conference 2026 (RSAC) — Attendee

2026

Exposure to cutting-edge security research, industry trends, and professional networking.