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OpSec/Community manager at Hop
Motivation
My motivation to join the Security Council stems from a deep commitment to safeguarding our community and the decentralized space we are building. Having spent nearly four years as a community manager and technical moderator for Hop Protocol, I’ve witnessed firsthand the challenges and threats that our community faces—from phishing attacks to critical security incidents. This experience has fueled my passion for operational security and my desire to proactively protect both users and the integrity of the ecosystem.
I believe that being part of the Security Council will allow me to take this commitment to the next level by directly influencing security decisions and ensuring that potential vulnerabilities are addressed swiftly and effectively. I am particularly motivated by the opportunity to collaborate with other like-minded professionals who share a dedication to strengthening security across the protocol.
Experience
As a community manager and technical moderator for the Hop Protocol, I have nearly four years of experience in OpSec, community support and more. My role involves ensuring the safety and integrity of our platform across multiple channels, which has included proactive threat detection, the elimination of phishing websites, and quick responses to security incidents.
In addition to these responsibilities, I serve on the Hop Protocol Community Multisig committee, where I have actively contributed to key governance decisions and the protection of community funds. This experience has equipped me with a deep understanding of secure fund management and protocol governance.
My background in DevOps, particularly in incident resolution, equips me with the technical expertise to manage and resolve production-level security issues. I have led war rooms during critical incidents, coordinating cross-functional teams in high-pressure environments to quickly address and mitigate threats. Additionally, I perform thorough root cause analyses to prevent future vulnerabilities, ensuring long-term stability and security.
Skills
Cybersecurity
As a community manager and technical moderator for Hop Protocol, I have nearly four years of hands-on experience in OpSec. I've successfully identified and eliminated over 150 phishing sites impersonating Hop Protocol by collaborating with MetaMask, domain registrars, and Google. I also played a key role in containing a Discord server breach by swiftly disabling compromised access and enforcing strict security measures, including a least privilege model, which were implemented prior to the hack.
In addition, my background in DevOps has equipped me to manage high-priority security incidents, ensuring rapid response and resolution. This blend of operational and technical expertise enables me to proactively safeguard our community and ecosystem.
Projects
Hop protocol