Should I really do an #introduction ? I’m already loud and obnoxious… I’ll follow etiquette though.
I’m Lesley, from Chicago. Now an immigrant in Melbourne. I have been doing #infosec for quite a while now. I focus on #dfir for #ics and critical infrastructure. I do a lot of talks and career clinics and writing about that - links in profile. I'm available as a #KeynoteSpeaker and I want to talk at your con.
Outside work I do lots of stuff. I’m really into #martialarts even though I’ll never be super good. I have two fourth degree black belts in #TangSooDo and #taekwondo. I also study #arnis and Kung Fu. I coach middle schoolers. I also love #gaming, especially a #mmorpg. I watch lots of geeky movies and #cosplay at cons even though I’m ancient. I’m a goof. I also shoot #bows and #pistols competitively. I love a good gin martini. I can chat about almost anything.
I retired from the #USAF reserves in 2021 after an interesting career seeing a lot of the world.
I am publicly #NonBinary and #asexual. I prefer they/them pronouns for that reason, but I don’t get upset when people accidentally mess it up. Gender is silly, and I prefer to not participate in gender roles! I never married or had kids for that reason, but people are great and I have lots of awesome pals to have adventures with.
I care deeply about #humanrights and #socialjustice. I am a proud #atheist and #humanist. It’s integral to who I am. I care about people today and future generations being well and safe. I’ll get mad for you, because I care.
@hacks4pancakes You had me at “loud and obnoxious” but then followed it up with social justice and Gin Martinis. I’d love to try martial arts but I’m thinking I may have passed some age limit to start. Any advice?
@KatMA there’s no age limit. I’ve trained with 4 year olds and 80 year olds. Martial arts changes with your body and needs through life. You just need to find an instructor who understands and adapts to that. Like, even with hard styles like karate, less flashy kicks and high jumps, and more timing and thought.
@hacks4pancakes @KatMA my son has been doing Wushu for a few years, and I love watching him go through his forms. He's always been physical, but watching him hone his focus has been amazing.