I grew up in New Orleans, Louisiana with a single parent and two older sisters. As a child, I was different from other kids—instead of watching cartoons or playing with toys, I was always trying to "figure out life."
A pivotal moment occurred when I was 10 years old and met Dominick Williams, a friend who was skilled in networking and coding. Dominick introduced me to technology, particularly through activities like taking over accounts on AOL and AOL Instant Messenger, and developing scripts and tools.
The more I hung around Dominick, the more my passion for technology and computers grew.
I became quickly addicted to computers, finding school subjects uninteresting except for computer class. I was so focused on technology that I found other activities like physical education boring. My interest in computers set me apart from my peers, who were surprised I could fail PE classes.
This early exposure to technology and computers with Dominick sparked my lifelong passion for technology, setting the stage for my future career in cybersecurity, hacking, and entrepreneurship.