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Aaron Stovall

AARON STOVALL

Senior Network Security Engineer

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// ABOUT

Professional Summary

I don’t wait for the threat landscape to change — I build infrastructure that’s already ready for it.

Senior Network Security Engineer with over 15 years of experience designing, securing, and automating enterprise-scale network infrastructure. Deep specialization in Palo Alto Panorama-managed HA environments across PA-7080, PA-5400, PA-3000, and PA-1400 series platforms, Check Point Multi-Domain Management Systems with thousands of HA-configured firewalls, and Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, Meraki, and Aruba ecosystems, with a proven track record of improving incident response times, leading global firewall operations, and building automation that eliminated 40% of manual effort across security teams.

At TikTok, led network security operations within the USDS enclave, directing a global Panorama environment alongside Cisco Meraki and Nexus switching infrastructure while aligning to NIST, CISA, and ISO 27001 frameworks. Provisioned and managed Palo Alto firewall and Panorama instances in Microsoft Azure using Terraform, deployed and managed ByteWAF using Istio service mesh, and built a custom Ansible Tower platform that cut manual provisioning by 40%. Served as the Tier 3 escalation lead for the most complex cross-domain production issues spanning routing, switching, wireless, firewall policy, and VPN. Managed Cisco ISE policies for 802.1X network access control and maintained network inventories in NetBox.

Before TikTok, spent over a decade at TE Connectivity progressing through three title promotions, from IT Operations Analyst to Information Security Engineer to Network Security Engineer III. Managed a Check Point MDMS environment with thousands of HA-configured firewalls, led network security integrations for mergers and acquisitions across a global portfolio, and built the Python automation that modernized how the team operated at scale. Leveraged the Check Point Management API to build custom policy validation tooling, administered Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) and Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) for zero-trust connectivity, and coordinated with OT security teams at manufacturing facilities.

Most recently, completed a contract as a Network Engineer through Insight Global, operating within a Palo Alto Panorama-managed HA environment with PA-7080 and PA-5400 series firewalls in a healthcare setting with strict HIPAA compliance requirements. Developed the CNTRL Platform, a unified network management application integrating APIs across Palo Alto Panorama, Cisco ISE, Cisco Catalyst Center, and Juniper Mist into a single control plane with over 70 automated features.

Additionally designed and built over a dozen enterprise-grade desktop applications independently in Rust and SvelteKit during a year of focused product development, delivering production-grade platforms for firewall operations, network diagnostics, wireless auditing, endpoint telemetry, and infrastructure automation. Equally capable as a software engineer, writing production code in Python, Rust, Go, and TypeScript. Every system I’ve built and every architecture I’ve designed has been driven by a single question: how would someone break this? That offensive mindset, combined with deep defensive experience and real programming ability, is what I bring to the table.

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// EXPERIENCE

Work History

  • Served as a network engineer specializing in firewall request fulfillment, policy troubleshooting, and firewall analysis across a Palo Alto Panorama-managed HA environment, supporting PA-7080 and PA-5400 series firewalls in a healthcare setting governed by strict HIPAA compliance and patient data protection requirements.
  • Developed the CNTRL Platform, a unified network management application leveraging the APIs of Palo Alto Panorama, Cisco ISE, Cisco Catalyst Center, and Juniper Mist, delivering over 70 features automating policy hygiene analysis, rule overlap detection, configuration compliance, traffic analysis, and operational workflows across a multi-vendor infrastructure. Applied systems engineering lifecycle practices through requirements definition, iterative development, integration testing, and validation.
  • Developed custom automation tools leveraging the Palo Alto Networks API to streamline firewall operations, policy validation, and configuration analysis across the PA-7080 and PA-5400 platforms. Proactively identified operational inefficiencies and built scripted solutions to reduce manual effort.
  • Built Palo Alto operational dashboards, PAN-OS lifecycle management tools, firewall device upgrade automation, update orchestration workflows, and visual log analysis interfaces using the Palo Alto Networks API and direct device integration.
  • Built solutions for Cisco Catalyst Center and Nexus switching integration, utilizing both the platform API and direct SSH operations to automate network device management and configuration tasks.
  • Performed in-depth firewall troubleshooting and traffic analysis to resolve complex connectivity and security policy issues, coordinating with clinical and IT departments throughout implementation efforts.
  • Administered Cisco ISE for 802.1X network access control, managing authentication policies, endpoint profiling, and posture compliance across wired and wireless infrastructure to enforce security standards.
  • Managed IP address allocations, DNS records, and network object documentation within Infoblox IPAM, ensuring accurate device tracking and subnet management across the network infrastructure.
  • Authored network topology diagrams, security zone maps, and technical documentation in Microsoft Visio, maintaining accurate as-built records for firewall zones, VLAN segmentation, and infrastructure change tracking.
  • Designed and developed over a dozen enterprise-grade desktop applications using Rust (Tauri 2.0) and SvelteKit/TypeScript, purpose-built for network security engineering, firewall operations, and infrastructure automation. Followed the full systems engineering lifecycle from requirements definition through analysis, design, integration, verification, and validation.
  • Built a unified Palo Alto firewall management platform (VERTEX) consolidating real-time telemetry monitoring, automated diagnostics across 115+ troubleshooting scenarios, policy authoring and hygiene analysis, blast radius assessment, upgrade orchestration, and a 21-tool integrated network operations suite.
  • Developed a Cisco Catalyst Center operations platform (PRISM) with SSH terminal management, ISE 802.1X compliance analysis, configuration compliance checking, port health scoring, and confidence-based inactive port reclamation with full rollback capability.
  • Engineered a post-quantum secure terminal system (GHOSTSHELL) implementing Open Quantum Safe (OQS) cryptography throughout the entire application stack, including Kyber key exchange, Dilithium signatures, quantum-safe TLS, and encrypted vault storage to ensure data integrity and forward-looking security.
  • Created specialized diagnostic tools for Palo Alto GlobalProtect VPN troubleshooting (GP-MEDIC) and firewall incident analysis (PA-DIAG), automating 60+ diagnostic commands in parallel with statistical analysis, anomaly detection, and TAC-ready report generation.
  • Built a wireless network security auditing platform (GHOSTWAVE) with RF spectrum analysis, rogue AP classification, WPA3 transition scoring, PCI compliance checking, and penetration test report generation with evidence collection.
  • Developed enterprise SSH/RDP/serial terminal clients (GHOST, ORION) with encrypted credential vaults, vendor-aware command libraries for PAN-OS and Cisco IOS/NX-OS/ASA, legacy algorithm support, and serial console management for direct infrastructure access.
  • Built a domain-specialized AI assistant (GHOSTAI) trained on Palo Alto, Cisco, and Juniper documentation via fine-tuned models (LoRA/QLoRA) with hybrid RAG retrieval (BM25 + vector search), delivering citation-backed answers to complex networking questions.
  • Developed a unified endpoint intelligence platform (GhostOps) providing real-time hardware telemetry at 1-second intervals, embedded REST API with WebSocket streaming, configurable alert engine with webhook delivery, benchmark suite, and fleet monitoring via mDNS discovery.
  • Created a GPU-accelerated terminal emulator (GHOSTTERM) with sub-5ms input latency, 120fps WebGPU rendering via SDF text shaders, native Starship-compatible prompts, and an automation engine supporting workflow scripting, macro recording, and Lua/Python extensions.
  • Built a cross-platform file management and synchronization tool (GHOSTXFER) with dual-pane browsing, folder comparison, bidirectional sync, mirror mode with SHA-256 verification, P2P transfers via embedded SFTP server, and real-time file watching.
  • Developed a Windows desktop widget platform (Chameleon) for system telemetry and DevOps workflows with NVIDIA NVML GPU monitoring, network traffic tracking, built-in shell execution, desktop pinning via Win32 shell integration, and a customizable theme system.
  • Created a Windows RSAT management portal (RSAT-VISION) replacing manual PowerShell workflows with a polished GUI for discovering, installing, and launching all 21 RSAT capabilities with WSUS bypass logic for enterprise environments.
  • Built a lightweight local-first helpdesk ticket management application (Ticket Trackr) with SQLite-backed storage, PDF/DOCX report export, real-time dashboard, and customizable theme system for IT professionals.
  • Evaluated and mitigated technical risks throughout each product’s development lifecycle, conducting peer reviews of architecture decisions, configuration management, and change control processes to ensure production-grade reliability.
  • Foundational member of the US-based network security team, leading architectural designs to safeguard TikTok’s global infrastructure within the USDS enclave.
  • Directed daily operations for a global Palo Alto Panorama-managed HA environment with PA-3000 and PA-1400 series firewalls, alongside Cisco Meraki and Nexus switching infrastructure; improved incident resolution times by 20% via proactive automation and live collaboration with engineering teams.
  • Engineered multi-cloud network security architectures across Azure and Oracle Cloud, improving security posture by 30% through automation-driven deployments and advanced threat modeling using Python and Rust.
  • Provisioned and managed Palo Alto firewall and Panorama instances in Microsoft Azure using Terraform for infrastructure provisioning, configuring virtual network security groups, peering, and policy sets to extend on-premises security architecture into cloud environments.
  • Built a custom Ansible Tower environment to automate firewall and network configurations, cutting manual effort by 40% and enabling consistent, secure provisioning at scale across hundreds of devices.
  • Deployed and managed ByteWAF, a proprietary ByteDance web application firewall, using Istio service mesh for traffic management and policy enforcement. Operated both the operations and development interfaces to configure rulesets, monitor threats, and protect web services within the USDS enclave.
  • Responded to operational service requests for Palo Alto firewall and Cisco Meraki infrastructure through Jira, handling policy changes, connectivity troubleshooting, access provisioning, and configuration updates across the USDS enclave.
  • Deployed biometric 2FA solutions using TruU and Prisma APIs, improving user experience and reducing security incidents by 15% through seamless biometric verification workflows.
  • Led Tier 3 troubleshooting efforts for complex issues involving network infrastructure, wireless connectivity, firewall policies, and VPN services, often resolving escalations that impacted production services across multiple teams and vendor boundaries.
  • Maintained network device inventories, IP address allocations, and subnet documentation within NetBox, ensuring accurate source-of-truth records for infrastructure planning and change management across the USDS environment.
  • Authored network diagrams, topology documentation, and operational runbooks in Microsoft Visio, streamlining deployment and support processes for firewalls, BYOD networks, and VPN solutions.
  • Managed Cisco ISE policies for network access control, configuring 802.1X authentication, endpoint profiling, and guest access workflows to enforce least-privilege network segmentation across the USDS enclave.
  • Participated in 24/7 on-call operations, ensuring rapid incident response and maintaining uptime for critical infrastructure across global environments.
  • Deployed critical security patches across infrastructure, cutting exploitation risks by 40% through coordinated rollouts and validation testing.
  • Managed global firewall operations across a Check Point Multi-Domain Management System (MDMS) with thousands of HA-configured firewalls; led site security integrations and posture reviews as part of M&A activities across TE Connectivity’s global portfolio.
  • Developed a Python application to automate and streamline the onboarding of Check Point firewalls, including firewall imaging, policy provisioning, health checks, and log analysis for a 6,000-device refresh project, significantly accelerating deployment timelines.
  • Leveraged the Check Point Management API to build custom policy validation tooling, programmatically scanning firewall configurations across domains to detect rule violations, shadowed rules, and untracked access patterns, enabling targeted remediation at scale.
  • Administered Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) and Zscaler Private Access (ZPA), managing app connectors, access policies, and traffic forwarding rules to support zero-trust connectivity for remote users and branch offices.
  • Coordinated multi-domain firewall change management across global sites, ensuring policy consistency, rule documentation, and compliance validation across the MDMS environment during M&A integrations and infrastructure refresh cycles.
  • Provided firewall architecture support and incident resolution through ServiceNow, handling service requests for Check Point policy changes, rule modifications, and access provisioning, with occasional Cisco switching infrastructure troubleshooting.
  • Created and maintained network topology diagrams, security zone maps, and infrastructure documentation in Microsoft Visio to support change management, M&A integration planning, and compliance audit preparation.
  • Participated in 24/7 on-call operations, ensuring rapid incident response and maintaining uptime for critical infrastructure across global environments.
  • Performed operational management of Check Point MDMS firewalls across thousands of HA-configured devices, handling daily security requests, policy changes, and HA failover validation while supporting M&A-related site security integrations across the global portfolio.
  • Processed firewall policy updates, imaging requests, and health check validations across the MDMS environment, maintaining configuration standards and ensuring compliance with security baselines during scheduled maintenance windows.
  • Reviewed and validated firewall configurations to identify policy violations and untracked access patterns, coordinating remediation through targeted rule updates and change management processes.
  • Collaborated with the Cyber Security team to align firewall operations with broader organizational security objectives and incident response workflows.
  • Improved project delivery timelines by 15% through Python and Rust automation of configuration updates, policy validation, and streamlined operational workflows.
  • Internal auditing and auditing with external partners revealed a 10% reduction in security incident rates through QA validation, HA failover testing, and automated remediation during infrastructure changes.
  • Provided firewall architecture support and incident resolution through ServiceNow, processing service requests for Check Point policy changes, rule modifications, and access provisioning, with occasional Cisco switching infrastructure troubleshooting.
  • Maintained Visio network diagrams and as-built documentation for firewall zones, VLAN topologies, and site interconnects, ensuring accurate records for operational handoffs and compliance reviews.
  • Participated in 24/7 on-call operations, ensuring rapid incident response and maintaining uptime for critical infrastructure across global environments.
  • Oversaw multi-site IT operations for West Coast facilities, coordinating upgrades, greenfield deployments, and on-site security integrations across Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, and Check Point infrastructure aligned with corporate standards. On-site work accounted for 35–45% of responsibilities.
  • Served as the subject matter expert for Aruba wireless infrastructure, managing controller configurations, access point deployments, RF tuning, and role-based access policies across West Coast facilities.
  • Managed vendor and contractor relationships for infrastructure procurement and installation, overseeing the acquisition and deployment of UPS systems, server racks, network closets, AV systems, and gigabit Ethernet installations across West Coast facilities.
  • Integrated existing DevOps technical standards into the team’s operational workflows and evolved them to include development standards for internal tooling. Established a small development team focused on building Python and Rust applications for network automation and infrastructure projects.
  • Partnered with cross-functional teams (Facilities, IT, HR) to ensure scalable, secure growth across enterprise operations through process automation and consistent policy enforcement.
  • Administered BlueCat IPAM for centralized management of IP address space, DNS zones, and DHCP scopes, maintaining accurate network documentation and supporting capacity planning across enterprise facilities.
  • Provided end-user and infrastructure support through ServiceNow, troubleshooting newly installed network devices, Ricoh printer installations, Aruba wireless connectivity issues, Cisco switching and routing infrastructure, Cisco VoIP configuration, UPS systems, Layer 1 cabling issues, and desk relocation requests.
  • Supervised cable pull installations from contractors, verifying every drop for connectivity, labeling accuracy, and compliance with cabling standards before accepting completed work.
  • Serviced Lenovo, Dell, and HP workstations, performing hardware repairs, OS rebuilds, component replacements, and custom workstation builds for engineering teams. Worked closely with Lenovo, Dell, and HP vendor support under active maintenance contracts.
  • Troubleshot peripherals including VoIP phones, headsets, Ricoh printers, 3D printers, CCTV security cameras, and UPS systems.
  • Created and maintained network topology diagrams, rack elevations, and site infrastructure documentation in Microsoft Visio, supporting greenfield deployments, M&A site integrations, and operational handoffs.
  • Participated in 24/7 on-call operations, ensuring rapid incident response and maintaining uptime for critical infrastructure across enterprise environments.
  • Managed 24/7 helpdesk operations handling P0 through P3 incident triage, escalation, and resolution across the organization.
  • Managed network isolation and firewall systems, maintaining perimeter security and internal segmentation.
  • Provided Tier 2 network engineering support, troubleshooting connectivity, switching, and routing issues across the enterprise infrastructure.
  • Managed SAP global backups using Veritas NetBackup, ensuring data integrity and disaster recovery readiness.
  • Managed the break/fix team, coordinating hardware repairs, replacements, and on-site support across facilities.
  • Maintained Netgear and Cisco network infrastructure including switches, routers, and wireless access points across the manufacturing environment.
  • Partnered with the engineering team to onboard all new systems, ensuring network connectivity and security compliance for production equipment.
  • Maintained comprehensive documentation for new systems, industrial robots, and IoT devices integrated into the network.
  • Provided user support and multi-site infrastructure administration, ensuring reliable connectivity across all operational facilities.
// SKILLS

Technical Expertise

Security & Firewalls

Firewalls 0%
Policy & Orchestration 0%
Security Architecture 0%
Network Security Arch 0%
Palo Alto 0%
Check Point 0%
Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA) 0%
Risk Management 0%
API Development 0%
WAF (ByteWAF/Istio) 0%

Networking

Networking Fundamentals 0%
OSI Troubleshooting 0%
Switches 0%
Routers 0%
Cisco (Catalyst/Nexus/Meraki) 0%
Aruba Wireless 0%
Terraform 0%
Architecture Diagrams (Visio) 0%
IPAM (Infoblox/BlueCat/NetBox) 0%

Development

Python 0%
Rust 0%
TypeScript 0%
Go 0%

Automation & DevOps

DevOps Engineering 0%
Automation 0%
Ansible/Tower 0%
Terraform 0%
CI/CD Pipelines 0%
ServiceNow 0%
Jira 0%
// COMPETENCIES

What I Bring

Security Architecture

Zero Trust, NIST, CIS, CISA, ISO 27001

Firewall Architecture

Palo Alto, Check Point, Fortinet, Zscaler

Network Engineering

Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, Meraki, Aruba

Cloud & Infrastructure

Azure (VNets, NSGs, Firewall), Terraform

Automation & DevOps

Python, Ansible, Terraform, CI/CD, IaC, Tower/AWX

Development

Rust, TypeScript, Python, Go, SvelteKit

IPAM & Documentation

Infoblox, BlueCat, NetBox, Visio

Incident Response

Tier 3 escalation, 24/7 on-call, CVE remediation

Security-Focused Design

Threat modeling, least privilege, ZTNA

Custom Tooling

API-driven analysis, automation platforms

M&A Integration

Perimeter reviews, service stacks, playbooks

Customer Operations

ServiceNow, Jira, SLA tracking, dispatch

// ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Achievements & Impact

20%

Global Firewall Operations Leadership

Directed PA-7080, PA-5400, Check Point MDMS, Meraki, and Nexus infrastructure globally. Improved incident response time by 20% through centralized policy management and proactive automation. Provisioned and managed Palo Alto firewall and Panorama instances in Microsoft Azure using Terraform.

40%

DevOps & Automation at Scale

Reduced manual tasks by 40% through Python & Ansible automation. Built custom Ansible Tower environment for hundreds of devices. Implemented Terraform-based infrastructure provisioning for cloud deployments. Built full-stack, API-driven applications in Rust and TypeScript with automation-first architectures extending tooling beyond scripting into production-grade platform development.

∞

Enterprise Platform Development

Full-stack Rust + SvelteKit platform integrating Palo Alto Panorama, Catalyst Center, ISE, and Juniper Mist into a unified interface with 70+ automated features. Built operational dashboards, PAN-OS lifecycle tools, upgrade automation, and visual log analysis interfaces.

100%

Compliance & Zero Trust Leadership

Achieved 100% audit adherence across NIST, CIS, CISA, and ISO 27001 frameworks. Championed ZTNA principles. Administered Zscaler ZIA/ZPA for zero-trust connectivity. Deployed ByteWAF with Istio service mesh.

✦

Custom Tooling & Operational Impact

Tools adopted by adjacent teams across organizations. Leveraged Check Point Management API and Palo Alto Networks API to build custom policy validation, device onboarding, and diagnostic tooling at scale. Improved operational efficiency and significantly reduced time-to-resolution.

★

Team Leadership & Culture

Led west coast security teams. Established a development team for Python and Rust network automation projects. Evolved DevOps technical standards to include development standards. Built autonomous, high-performing workforces delivering consistent results in 24/7 operational environments.

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// EDUCATION

Where It Started

Bachelor of Science — Game Software Development

Westwood College, Upland, CA |

Specialized in modular architecture, engine design, and performance-optimized software engineering. Established a strong foundation in low-level systems programming.

// CERTIFICATIONS

  • CompTIA Security+ In Progress Targeting DoD IAT Level II compliance
  • Cisco CCNA Previously Held
  • Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) Previously Held
// PORTFOLIO

DevOps Portfolio

These projects reflect how I approach infrastructure tooling — purpose-built, automated, and engineered to solve real operational problems.

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active Platform

VERTEX

Palo Alto Command & Control Platform

Native desktop application built for network engineers and security operations teams managing enterprise Palo Alto Networks firewall infrastructure at scale. Built with Tauri 2 (Rust backend + SvelteKit 5 frontend), it ships as a lightweight, browser-free binary for Windows and macOS. The platform consolidates what would typically require dozens of separate tools into a single unified interface.

RustTauri 2.0SvelteKitTypeScriptPalo Alto APISSH
Private Repository
2024 – Present
active Platform

PRISM

Cisco Catalyst Intelligence Platform

Windows desktop application built with Tauri (Rust backend) and SvelteKit/Svelte 5 (frontend) designed for network engineers managing large-scale Cisco Catalyst switching infrastructure. Connects to Cisco Catalyst Center via REST API and to individual network devices via SSH and serial console.

RustTauri 2.0SvelteKitTypeScriptCatalyst Center APISSH
Private Repository
2024 – Present
active Platform

GHOSTWAVE

Wireless Analysis & Security Auditing Platform

Cross-platform desktop wireless network analysis and security auditing platform. Built with Tauri 2 (Rust backend) and SvelteKit (frontend), it provides a comprehensive suite of tools for Wi-Fi infrastructure management — from network scanning and RF analysis to security auditing and compliance reporting.

RustTauri 2.0SvelteKitTypeScriptSQLiteD3.js
Private Repository
2024 – Present
active Platform

GhostOps

Unified Endpoint Intelligence Platform

Cross-platform desktop application that serves as a single source of truth for a machine’s hardware state, performance telemetry, and diagnostic health. Continuously polls system hardware at 1-second intervals, collecting deep telemetry — CPU, GPU (NVIDIA/AMD), memory, disks, network, sensors, battery, and processes — with 90-day local SQLite retention. Converges the capabilities of AIDA64, SolarWinds, NZXT CAM, and CrowdStrike into one self-hosted application.

RustTauri 2.0SvelteKitTypeScriptAxumSQLiteNVML
Private Repository
2024 – Present
active Platform

GhostAI

Network Infrastructure AI Assistant

Enterprise-grade, custom-trained AI platform purpose-built for network infrastructure operations. Ingests and learns from authoritative documentation across Palo Alto Networks, Cisco, and Juniper Networks to create a domain-specialized AI assistant. Combines a fine-tuned model (LoRA/QLoRA) with hybrid RAG retrieval (BM25 via Meilisearch + vector search via pgvector) to deliver deep, citation-backed answers.

RustTauri 2.0SvelteKitTypeScriptvLLMMeilisearchpgvector
Private Repository
2024 – Present
active Network Tool

ORION

Enterprise Terminal Client — SSH, Serial, RDP

Enterprise-grade terminal client for Windows that unifies SSH, serial console, and RDP session management into a single desktop application. Built to replace SecureCRT, MobaXterm, and PuTTY for network engineers and infrastructure teams.

RustTauri 2.0SvelteKitTypeScriptxterm.jsrussh
Private Repository
2024 – Present
active Network Tool

GHOSTTERM

GPU-Accelerated Terminal Emulator

GPU-accelerated, cross-platform terminal emulator built with Rust and WebGPU. Delivers sub-5ms input latency and 120fps rendering via SDF text shaders, with native Starship-compatible prompts, Clink-style readline with fuzzy history search, and Powerline rendering — eliminating external prompt dependencies entirely.

RustWebGPUTauri 2.0SvelteKitTypeScript
Private Repository
2024 – Present
stable Network Tool

GP-Medic

GlobalProtect VPN Diagnostic Tool

Desktop diagnostic and troubleshooting tool for Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect VPN environments. Built with Svelte 5, Tauri 2, and Rust, it targets Windows and helps IT teams quickly identify and resolve VPN connectivity issues through real-time monitoring, log analysis, and automated diagnostics.

RustTauri 2.0Svelte 5TypeScriptSQLite
Private Repository
2024 – Present
stable Network Tool

PA-DIAG

Palo Alto Firewall Diagnostics Automation

Enterprise-grade desktop application for automating Palo Alto Networks firewall diagnostics. Connects to PAN-OS firewalls over SSH and automates the collection, monitoring, and analysis of diagnostic data — replacing what would otherwise be a tedious, error-prone manual process of running dozens of CLI commands during an active incident.

RustTauri 2.0SvelteTypeScriptSSH
Private Repository
2024
stable Network Tool

GHOST

Cyberpunk SSH Terminal Manager

Cyberpunk-themed SSH terminal manager built as a cross-platform desktop application using Tauri (Rust backend) with a SvelteKit + Tailwind CSS frontend. Provides session management, encrypted credential storage, and an integrated xterm.js terminal with WebGL rendering.

RustTauriSvelteKitTypeScriptxterm.jsrusshSQLite
Private Repository
2024
stable Network Tool

GHOSTXFER

File Management & Synchronization Tool

Cross-platform desktop file management and synchronization tool built with Tauri (Rust backend) and SvelteKit (frontend). Features a dark neon-themed UI with dual-pane file browsing, folder sync, mirror mode, P2P transfers, and remote connectivity via SFTP, SCP, and FTP.

RustTauriSvelteKitTypeScriptrusshSQLite
Private Repository
2024
active Utility

Chameleon

Desktop Widget Platform for DevOps

Desktop widget platform for Windows, built with Tauri 2 (Rust backend) and SvelteKit 5 (frontend). Provides customizable, always-on-screen widgets for system monitoring and DevOps workflows with desktop pinning, theming, and deep hardware telemetry.

RustTauri 2.0SvelteKitTypeScriptSQLiteWMINVML
Private Repository
2024 – Present
stable Utility

RSAT-VISION

Modern RSAT Management Portal

Windows desktop application providing a modern, unified management portal for Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT). Built with Tauri 2 (Rust backend) and Svelte 5 (TypeScript frontend), it replaces the manual PowerShell/Control Panel workflow with a polished GUI featuring a cyberpunk/glassmorphism design.

RustTauri 2.0Svelte 5TypeScriptPowerShellWin32
Private Repository
2024
stable Utility

TICKET-TRACKR

Local-First Helpdesk Ticket Manager

Lightweight, locally powered desktop application for IT professionals to manage helpdesk support tickets. Built with Svelte 5 and Tauri 2, it stores everything in a local SQLite database — no server, no cloud dependency, no account required. Fast, private, and self-contained.

RustTauri 2.0Svelte 5TypeScriptSQLite
Private Repository
2024
stable Utility

GHOST-USB-REPAIR

USB Device Management & Repair

Windows desktop application for USB device management and repair. Built with Rust/Tauri backend and Svelte/Tailwind CSS frontend, it provides real-time device detection, health diagnostics, repair tools, file inventory analytics, and a system overview dashboard.

RustTauriSvelteTypeScriptTailwind CSSChart.js
Private Repository
2024
// FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Common Questions

For your convenience, some common questions addressed below.

I'm actively seeking Network Security Engineer, Network Engineer, and Network DevOps Engineer positions in the San Diego area, with secondary interest in DoD/cleared positions. I remain open to compelling opportunities across enterprise security, infrastructure, and automation.

I appreciate the opportunity, but my true passion lies in security. I'm most effective — and most energized — when I'm working at the intersection of network security and software development.

While I prefer full-time roles, I'm also open to long-term W2 contract opportunities.

Absolutely — I can work full time.

I'm most active on LinkedIn, though the contact form on this site works as well. LinkedIn is the most reliable way to reach me.

LinkedIn

My preferred email is aaronstovall@pm.me.

aaronstovall@pm.me

My LinkedIn profile is available at the link below.

linkedin.com/in/aaron-stovall

My GitHub profile is available at the link below.

github.com/gh0stinthemirr0r

Mythos Systems is the independent software operation under which I design, build, and release enterprise network security tooling. The product line includes VERTEX (Palo Alto management), PRISM (Cisco Catalyst Center operations), GHOSTSHELL (post-quantum secure terminal), and over a dozen other platforms built in Rust and SvelteKit. Visit mythossys.io for the full portfolio.

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