Patrick Quirk

Cybersecurity Professional | Licensed Private Investigator
OSINT Specialist

FL PI License C19000077 | Agency License A3200172

Combining investigative expertise with technical innovation to solve complex security challenges

About Me

Professional Summary

I'm Patrick Quirk, a cybersecurity professional and licensed private investigator with expertise in incident response, OSINT/GEOINT intelligence, and threat analysis. With a Master's degree in Cybersecurity Management and a Bachelor's in Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking (both Magna Cum Laude), I bring a unique blend of investigative skills and technical expertise to solve complex security challenges.

My career spans incident response analysis at the University of Miami (reducing response time by 80%), OSINT research supporting U.S. military operations at Torchlight, skip tracing coordination at Proof (98% success rate), and founding Spencer Investigations—a licensed PI agency with a 98% case resolution rate across 100+ complex investigations.

I'm fluent in French, Spanish, and Italian, with conversational German. Beyond my professional work, I'm passionate about building innovative tools that bridge cybersecurity, data intelligence, and visualization—as demonstrated in my project portfolio below.

I'm currently seeking opportunities in cybersecurity, threat intelligence, or OSINT where I can leverage my investigative background and technical skills to protect organizations and solve challenging problems.

Professional Experience

Licensed Private Investigator & Agency Owner

Spencer Investigations

October 2008 – Present
  • Founded and operate a licensed private investigations agency (License A 3200172 – Active)
  • Managed 100+ complex cases (cybercrime, fraud, asset searches, missing persons) with 98% resolution rate
  • Spearheaded cybercrime investigations using advanced OSINT methodologies to locate persons of interest and gather digital evidence
  • Navigated multiple data sources (databases, credit reports, legal filings) to build comprehensive intelligence profiles

Skip Trace Coordinator

Proof | Denver, CO

November 2023 – January 2025
  • Conducted OSINT/GEOINT skip tracing on 500+ individuals with 98% success rate
  • Leveraged social media, public records, and geospatial tools to improve accuracy of location reports
  • Produced client-ready investigative intelligence reports with emphasis on privacy and security

Incident Response Analyst

University of Miami | Coral Gables, FL

April 2022 – July 2024
  • Reduced incident response time by 80% by detecting and mitigating 15+ critical anomalies using Splunk and CrowdStrike
  • Investigated security incidents with Palo Alto, Carbon Black, and Microsoft 365 Defender
  • Managed identity & access with SailPoint and Duo Admin
  • Enhanced phishing defense with ProofPoint TAP and tabletop exercises

OSINT Researcher

Torchlight | Saint Petersburg, FL

August 2023 – February 2024
  • Supported U.S. military operations by analyzing GPS/geospatial data to identify 20+ strategic coordinates
  • Applied AI tools to monitor cellular movements, improving classification accuracy by 98%
  • Briefed corporate executives and senior defense officials on intelligence findings

Cybersecurity Specialist

Drawbridge | West Palm Beach, FL

August 2021 – April 2022
  • Led cybersecurity audits for private equity firms, ensuring NIST compliance
  • Conducted penetration testing, phishing simulations, and vulnerability assessments
  • Authored gap analysis reports and incident response tabletop exercises

International Business Development Manager

VaporShark (formerly The Hand Media LLC) | South Miami, FL

September 2014 – September 2020
  • Fast-tracked through six promotions in 90 days, advancing from retail associate to global leadership based on technical expertise and initiative
  • Managed international B2B relationships, serving as French translator and liaison for European franchisees
  • Directed U.S. franchise orders and fulfillment, ensuring accuracy and client satisfaction
  • Represented company at international trade shows, expanding brand presence and distributor network
  • Exceeded sales targets by 350% through innovative outreach and relationship management

Technical Skills

Cybersecurity & Threat Tools

  • Splunk | CrowdStrike | Carbon Black
  • Palo Alto Panorama | ProofPoint TAP
  • Microsoft 365 Defender
  • KnowBe4 | ServiceNow

Identity & Access Management

  • SailPoint | Okta | Duo Admin
  • Active Directory

Forensics & Networking

  • Wireshark | Linux | Kismet

Intelligence & Development

  • OSINT | GEOINT | Threat Intelligence
  • TLO | IDI | IRB | LexisNexis | Profisee
  • Python | JavaScript | D3.js
  • Web Scraping & Data Visualization

Education

Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management

Nova Southeastern University

May 2022 | GPA: 3.7/4.0 | Magna Cum Laude

Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking

Maryville University of St. Louis

August 2020 | GPA: 3.8/4.0 | Magna Cum Laude

Featured Projects

Dead Man's Trigger

Security Application

Automated safety switch that sends encrypted messages if you fail to check in. Server-powered with automatic email delivery via SendGrid. Perfect for journalists, activists, security researchers, or anyone needing a digital dead man's switch for sensitive information protection.

Node.js Express SQLite SendGrid API

DEATH STAR

Security Tool

Real-time cybersecurity visualization tool that monitors firewall logs and displays network attack attempts on a 3D ASCII globe. Features live attack feeds, threat intelligence, and interactive terminal dashboard for defensive security education.

Python Network Security Data Visualization 3D Graphics

SecKC MHN Globe

Threat Visualization

Terminal UI visualization for SecKC Modern Honey Network attack map. Real-time 3D ASCII globe displaying global cyberattacks with interactive controls, multiple visual themes, and detailed attack information panels. Live threat intelligence monitoring tool.

Go Terminal UI 3D Visualization Threat Intelligence

ATLAS

Data Intelligence

Global data center intelligence system that maps critical infrastructure worldwide. Successfully compiled 6,266+ verified data center locations across 155 countries with autonomous web scraping, GPS extraction, and interactive visualization.

HTML JavaScript Web Scraping OSINT

OSINT Visualizer

Web Application

Interactive OSINT research and visualization tool featuring radial spire charts, multi-source confidence metrics, and grouped result displays. Fully client-side implementation with no backend dependencies for secure public hosting.

HTML JavaScript D3.js Data Visualization

Bible Explorer

Multi-Platform App

Comprehensive Bible exploration tool with 4 interfaces (CMD, GUI, Web Visualizer, Web Terminal). Features 340,000+ cross-references, 9 interactive visualizations, 4 translations, and geographic/historical data analysis using network graphs and advanced data visualization.

Python JavaScript D3.js PyQt5

MAC Address Spoofer

Network Tool

Cross-platform MAC address management tool with both GUI and CLI interfaces. Features 45+ vendor presets, random generation, custom input options, and real-time network stats. Supports Windows, Linux, and macOS with 11 color themes.

Python Tkinter Networking Cross-Platform

Follow The White Rabbit

Interactive Game

Philosophical text-based adventure blending themes from "The Matrix" and "Alice in Wonderland." Features 5 unique endings, branching narratives, Matrix-style terminal effects, and deep exploration of reality, identity, and perception concepts.

Python CLI Interactive Fiction

Consider The Consequences

Interactive Fiction

Interactive fiction adaptation of the 1930 book "Consider the Consequences" - the first choose-your-own-adventure game ever created. Python-based with 89 story segments, 3 characters, 43 decision points, and 83+ unique endings. Historical preservation meets modern gaming.

Python Interactive Fiction CLI Game Design

Let's Connect

I'm actively seeking new opportunities and would love to hear from you. Whether you have a question, opportunity, or just want to connect, feel free to reach out.