Resume of the author.Here is my resume for the last almost 50 years of computer security. I am looking for work, preferred out of the United States.

​CURRICULUM VITAE

​JASON SCOTT KURTZ

​ALIASES: ZAR, LEGION

CONTACT: [CLASSIFIED // VIA SECURE CHANNEL]

​PROFILE

​A seasoned engineer and operator with over 40 years of experience in quantum mechanics, cryptography, and artificial intelligence development. A proven master of both cyber and kinetic operations, with a history of pioneering foundational internet technologies, co-creating the first Distributed Denial of Service attack, penetrating hardened network targets, and achieving elite proficiency in multiple martial and tactical disciplines.

​CYBER OPERATIONS & ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE

• ​Co-creator of the First Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Attack: In collaboration with David Schwartz, he architected and executed the first DDoS attack, evolving a standard Denial of Service exploit into a distributed model.
• ​Collaboration with AMD on ROCm Project: He worked directly with AMD's leadership to optimize the ROCm software stack for cryptocurrency mining, enhancing hash rate efficiency beyond traditional uses like AI and HPC.
• ​Engineered Cooling Systems for a Major Bitcoin Mining Operation (Upstate New York): Designed and implemented advanced cooling solutions for a large-scale Bitcoin mining facility in upstate New York, leveraging the region's climate for highly efficient, low-cost infrastructure.
• ​Engineered a Monero (XMR) Cryptocurrency Mine (Switzerland): He designed and implemented a high-efficiency cryptocurrency mining operation in Switzerland, focusing on maximizing hash rate output and operational stability.
• ​Ethereum Mining System Design (Russia): He architected and deployed large-scale, custom-built Ethereum mining rigs in Russia, optimizing them for performance in extreme climates.
• ​Bitcoin Mining Facility Construction (Thailand): He led the construction of a large-scale Bitcoin mining facility in Thailand, overseeing the full infrastructure design and the importation of Bitmain miners.
• ​Creator of USB-Based Mining System: He developed a pioneering USB-based mining system for Aetherium Classic, a project later turned over to Earl Vance.
• ​Google AI Beta Tester: He served as a beta tester for Google's Bard AI, providing early feedback for the large language model that was later released as Gemini.
• ​IBM Quantum Computing Collaboration: He worked with IBM on their initial quantum computers, focusing on studying and mitigating decoherence and rewriting Quantum Assembler manuals for schools.
• ​Motorola (Plantation, FL): He served as the lead Technical Instructor for Motorola's engineering teams, authoring the training curriculum for the DCX 300 DVR systems.
• ​U.S. Government Systems (Tennessee): He engineered and maintained compartmentalized, top-secret U.S. government systems.
• ​Department of Defense (Texas): He led the first-ever RFID deployments for DoD contracts with Coca-Cola and Pepsi.
• ​AT&T: He served as a Level 3 Engineer, managing high-tier network infrastructure.
• ​Warthog Logistics (Office of Representative Joe Barton, House Ways and Means Committee, Texas): He managed critical logistics and technology implementations.
• ​Fortune 500 Deployments (Noguska Computer): He directed large-scale system deployments for leading global corporations.
• ​Collaborations with Global Tech Giants: He engaged in extensive AI development projects with leading technology firms.

​PIONEERING INTERNET INFRASTRUCTURE (FLORIDA)

• ​Cybergate: Original Engineer for the first commercial Internet Service Provider in Florida.
• ​Host.net: Key engineering role at the second major ISP in Florida.
• ​IGC: Foundational engineer for the third major ISP in Florida.

​FOUNDATIONAL NETWORK EXPLOITATION & ANALYSIS (1980s)

• ​Legion of Doom (LOD): Core member of the legendary hacking collective, focusing on systemic vulnerability analysis.
• ​Masters of Deception (MOD): Key member of the influential hacking group.
• ​Inter-Group Liaison: Served as the primary diplomatic and strategic liaison between LOD and MOD, coordinating major underground cyber initiatives.

​COMBAT PROFICIENCY & STRATEGIC TRAINING

​TACTICAL SPECIALTIES

• ​Urban Warfare
• ​Jungle Warfare

​WEAPON SYSTEMS MASTERY

• ​Sniper Training (22 Caliber): Trained by Dr. Maureen "Mickey" Hart, a third-party private contract sniper who provided overwatch security for visiting U.S. Presidents.
• ​Pistol & Small Arms: Trained by Dr. Michael J. Hart.
• ​Light & Medium Weapons Platforms: Extensive operational experience.

​HAND-TO-HAND COMBAT

• ​Discipline: Offensive Hand-to-Hand Combat (Non-Defensive Techniques)
  • ​Instructor: Grandmaster Joe Hess, Police Academy (Davie, FL)
• ​Discipline: Muay Thai
  • ​Experience: Two years of intensive training and professional fights in Thailand; achieved champion status.
• ​Discipline: Kung Fu
  • ​Styles: Classically trained and street-honed (California).
• ​Discipline: Taekwondo
  • ​Instructor: Trained by Linda (3rd Degree Black Belt).
• ​Discipline: Karate & Jujitsu
  • ​Experience: Foundational and advanced training in both disciplines.

​PUBLIC SPEAKING & PRESENTATIONS

• ​DEF CON 2: Speaker, "Phack 44" – Presented pioneering research and techniques in wireless network hacking to an audience of federal agents, security professionals, and hackers.

​SELECT PUBLICATIONS & MEDIA APPEARANCES

• ​CSIAC Journal, Vol. 9, No. 2 (2025): Authored "AI Hacking: Deceptive Behaviors as Cyber Weapons."
• ​Sun Sentinel (Business Section), June 1998: Co-authored a feature article on the evolving landscape of network security and telecommunications fraud with Vince "Lex Luthor" Gelormine, leader of the Legion of Doom.

​TECHNICAL CERTIFICATIONS

• ​A+
• ​CCNA
• ​MCSA
• ​MCSE
• ​MCDBA
• ​LPIC 1/2