The path from generalist to specialist. Every qualification is a checkpoint, not a destination.
Education
| Degree | Institution | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master’s in Japanese Studies | Jean Moulin Lyon 3 University | 2008-2010 | With Honors. Exchange year at Meiji University, Tokyo. Internship at the French Embassy in Tokyo. |
| Bachelor’s in Japanese Studies | Jean Moulin Lyon 3 University | 2005-2008 | With Highest Honors. |
Completed Certifications
| Certification | Issuer | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linux Essentials | LPI | 2023 | Active, no expiration |
| CompTIA Security+ | CompTIA | 2022 | Expired 2025 |
| CompTIA Network+ | CompTIA | 2021 | Expired 2025 |
| CompTIA A+ | CompTIA | 2021 | Expired 2025 |
The CompTIA trifecta established the fundamentals: networking, systems, and security theory. The certs expired because I chose to invest renewal energy into offensive security certs instead.
In Progress
| Certification | Issuer | Target |
|---|---|---|
| eJPT (Junior Penetration Tester) | INE | Q2 2026 |
First hands-on offensive security certification. Covers network penetration testing, web application testing, and host-based attacks.
Planned Path
eJPT → PT1 → CJCA → BSCP → PJPT → CPTS → PNPT → OSCP
| Certification | Focus | Target |
|---|---|---|
| eJPT | Junior pentesting fundamentals | Q2 2026 |
| PT1 (Practical Pentest 1) | Practical network pentesting | H2 2026 |
| CJCA (Certified Junior Cybersecurity Analyst) | SOC analyst fundamentals | H2 2026 |
| BSCP (Burp Suite Certified Practitioner) | Web application security | 2027 |
| PJPT (Practical Junior Penetration Tester) | TCM Security hands-on pentesting | 2027 |
| CPTS (Certified Penetration Testing Specialist) | HTB-backed comprehensive pentesting | 2027 |
| PNPT (Practical Network Penetration Tester) | TCM Security network pentesting | 2027-2028 |
| OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional) | The gold standard | 2028 |
The strategy: build progressively from junior pentester to OSCP-level. Each cert builds on the previous one. No shortcuts, no credential farming. Each one earned through hands-on practice.