I’m David “Data” Trask, a cybersecurity leader with over 18 years of experience spanning IT operations, systems engineering, and enterprise security. I’ve built and secured infrastructure for everything from small home offices to cloud environments supporting tens of thousands of endpoints. Today, I serve as the Cyber Security Team Product Owner for the United States Space Force OPIR TAP Lab. My skill set is aligning technical teams with business strategy to reduce risk and build resilience.

This site is a reflection of the way I think, learn, and lead. My philosophy can be described by Henderson’s Law, a concept rooted in experience curves and the economics of learning—something I’ve found parallels not only in technology, but in life. The more you do, the more efficient you become—but mastery always takes time, intention, and reflection.

You’ll find that same philosophy across this site. I write candidly about systems, security, leadership, learning curves, and the sometimes messy path of personal growth in a high-tech world. Some posts are deeply technical, others more philosophical. All of them are honest.

Whether you’re here to learn about my professional background, see what I’ve been writing about, or just explore the intersection of cybersecurity and curiosity—welcome.