It all started with a desire to build digital products that improve people’s quality of life.

I studied Computer Science Engineering and found my passion in web development—first with PHP, then with JavaScript and React—leading to projects like tdeecalculator.pro, shipping solutions that made a real impact was deeply fulfilling.

But I soon realized that coding alone wasn’t enough. Many companies prioritized certifications, local experience, and “cultural fit” over actual value creation. While I did land my first development role, the toxic team dynamics slowly eroded my passion for code.

To adapt, I turned inward. During the pandemic, I immersed myself in learning about the human body, brain, and mind—experimenting with fitness, neurochemistry, and cognitive psychology. From countless trials, I built a set of principles and practices I call PEAKST8 Mind (Performance-Enhanced, Aware, Kreativ State of Mind), documented at www.peakst8.co

When AI and industry shifts disrupted the market, I pivoted back into technical support. This allowed me to keep doing what I love most: solving complex problems, this time by helping organizations optimize their HRM stacks and reduce churn.

Alongside this, I became fascinated by cybersecurity. The creativity and relentlessness of adversaries revealed the high-stakes battleground of modern tech. That fascination turned into a mission: to pivot into security and help defend the systems people rely on.

On this Substack, I write at the intersection of Cybersecurity, Cognitive Psychology, and Philosophy—sharing lessons on how to protect both technology and the mind.

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