Kaer Tala

Cybersecurity Specialist • Developer • Off-Grid Enthusiast

Personal Statement

I started in computer engineering and DevOps, but my focus has shifted toward cybersecurity. I specialize in securing infrastructure, implementing best practices for operational security, and mitigating threats in cloud and containerized environments. I still leverage my development and infrastructure knowledge but prioritize security, privacy, and resilience in modern systems.

Summary

With a strong background in DevOps, containerization, and server management, I have developed a deep understanding of security principles, incident response, and infrastructure hardening. My experience spans cloud security, OPSEC strategies, and secure system design. I prioritize practical, effective solutions and avoid unnecessary complexity.

Skills & Interests

  • Threat modeling & penetration testing
  • Cloud security & infrastructure hardening
  • Linux server security & container isolation
  • Digital forensics & OPSEC strategies
  • Web application security & vulnerability assessment
  • Malware development
  • Game cheat and bot development

Experience

Dockeryard Deployment Service (Jun 2023 – Feb 2025)

  • Designed and secured containerized infrastructure, ensuring minimal attack surface.
  • Implemented Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) with security best practices.
  • Enforced CI/CD pipeline security, mitigating risks in software deployments.

BreachForums (Jan 2022 – May 2023)

  • Developed and enforced OPSEC policies to protect users and administrators
  • Maintained Kubernetes security configurations and mitigated vulnerabilities.
  • Implemented monitoring solutions for real-time threat detection.

Cloudbunker Limited (Sep 2021 – Dec 2021)

  • Built a secure cloud storage MVP, integrating encryption and access control.
  • Conducted penetration testing to identify and resolve system vulnerabilities.

Minecraft Servers (Sep 2020 – Aug 2021)

  • Managed and secured server environments against DDoS and exploit attempts.
  • Developed security policies for community management and user authentication.

Education

2025: Nazarbayev University — Digital Sciences, Computer Engineering. Completed over 120 credits covering software fundamentals and system architecture.

Certifications & Training

  • CompTIA Security+ (Planned)
  • OSCP (Planned)
  • Kubernetes Security Fundamentals (Planned)

Contact

Email: him@kaertala.com

Website: kaertala.com

X (formerly Twitter): @kaertala

Phone: +7 (701) 522-17-87