Projects
Zacalendar
Android Calendar App (Kotlin/Android, Google Calendar API)
- Calendar viewer built for simplicity and speed; OAuth integration and API pagination handling.
- Emphasis on reliable sync and clean UI for non-technical users.
AskZac
AI Desktop Assistant (Python, PyQt, OpenAI API)
- Voice-driven assistant with custom PyQt UI, wake word handling, and streaming TTS.
- Integrated web search and tool execution, robust error handling, and environment-driven config.
Animation Maker 3000
Python-Based Animation Tool (CLI + Scripts)
- Lightweight setup with cross-platform install/run scripts.
- Python 3.10+ with simple venv environment management.
- Exports animations in MP4 file format.
YapZac
WIP
- Coming soon...
- Coming soon..
Zachary D
Cybersecurity & Software Developer
Experience
Independent Developer & Systems Tinkerer
Project-based work • Ongoing
- Builds and ships small apps, security experiments, and automation scripts across Windows and Ubuntu.
- Optimizes performance on NVIDIA RTX hardware; comfortable with virtualization (VMware), WSL, and dual-boot setups.
- Rapid iteration with a strong bias toward working, maintainable code and detailed troubleshooting.
Technical Skills
Python
PyQt
JavaScript
Kotlin / Android
Bash
Linux (Ubuntu)
Linux (Kali)
Windows 11
VMware
Networking
OpenAI API
REST / OAuth
cPanel / DNS
Git
TTS / STT
Security Focus
- Ethical offensive testing in isolated labs: phishing workflows, client-side payloads, C2 concepts.
- Tooling familiarity: Metasploit, Evilginx, BeEF; traffic generation/testing tools; Linux hardening.
- Password hygiene & vaults, breach monitoring, VPN use, browser isolation, and privacy best practices.
Learning & Interests
- Advanced GPUs & model inference performance; quantum-safe encryption basics.
- Android UI/UX polish; systems programming; automation and agents.
- Game scripting & simulation mechanics (Roblox/Minecraft).
Education & Certifications
- Self-directed study in cybersecurity and software development (ongoing).
- Exploring CEH exam objectives (self-study).