I'm not a developer. I'm a network engineer who uses AI as a force multiplier. Twenty years across military intelligence, enterprise infrastructure, and security operations taught me what to build and why. AI tools like Claude Code give me the ability to actually build it — operational tooling that compresses manual work into repeatable, auditable processes.
My career started in the Marines doing tactical computer forensics and digital network intelligence, and every role since has been rooted in the same instinct: understand the system, find what's broken, fix it. Troubleshooting is my primary craft. I've built infrastructure from scratch, managed firewall estates across Cisco and Palo Alto, run vulnerability programs, led teams, and shipped AI-built tools that cut hours of daily work into minutes.
This site is a working example. Wix DNS → Azure Static Web Apps → GitHub Actions CI/CD — built and deployed with AI assistance. I don't just talk about using AI. I ship with it.
Simplicity with purpose — in networks, in code, and in life. I'm a competitive cyclist, content creator, and songwriter. The same discipline that keeps infrastructure running keeps me in the saddle and in the studio. Growth is the constant — if I'm idle, I'm learning something, improving something, or strengthening a relationship.
Keto Racing
Documenting the science of keto-fueled competitive cycling. BHB ketone salts, electrolyte protocols, century rides, Zwift racing, and zero-carb race nutrition — backed by peer-reviewed research, not bro-science. I actually show what performance looks like on and off keto.
@MiguelOrtizKetoRacing →The Ride
Racing 3–5 days a week on Zwift — ZRL, WTRL TTT, Ladder Racing, plus one-off podium finishes. Training on ketosis with a goal of competing at the UCI Virtual Esports world stage. 100-mile rides on less than 5g of carbs. The biggest misconception? That you need carbs to perform.
Avg power: 285 W · W/kg: 3.58 · 30s peak: 1000+ W
Setup: Giant Defy 5 · Elite Justo · Scotland & NYC routes
Faith & Fire
Original songs that blend biblical narrative with defiant, modern energy. Uplifting, empowering, counternarrative. Themes of resistance, sacrifice, betrayal, and triumph. Produced with Suno AI — because the tools should serve the vision, not the other way around.
Listen on Spotify →Simplicity With Purpose
Everything I build — networks, code, content, this site — follows the same principle: it should work, it should be clear, and it should move things forward. I'm progressive in my thinking but freely giving of my time and resources to help others grow. No decoration without purpose.
Tools built with AI-assisted development. I identify the problem, architect the solution, and use Claude Code to build it. Each preview shows real output — click Open Full Demo to interact. These aren't mockups.
> What security tools has Miguel used?
Miguel has hands-on experience with
Cisco ASA/FTD, Palo Alto NGFW,
Qualys VMDR, Splunk SIEM...
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processIPs(bulkList)
→ Removed 14 duplicates
→ Stripped 3 private ranges
→ AbuseIPDB: 47 confirmed bad
→ CLI ready for ASA, FTD, PA
IP ACL Manager
Paste a list of IPs — removes duplicates, strips private/malformed entries, filters through AbuseIPDB, and outputs CLI/CSV for Cisco ASA, FTD, and Palo Alto. Built at Anju to cut hours of daily ACL work.
import { parseQualys } from './parser'
const report = parseQualys(scanData)
// → 47 critical, 12 high, 89 medium
Qualys Output Parser
Upload raw Qualys vulnerability scan exports. Get prioritized, filterable reports with remediation grouping. Built for SOC teams who need signal, not noise.
audit("running-config.txt")
✓ SSH enabled
✓ Telnet disabled
✗ SNMP community: public
Config Auditor
Paste a Cisco or Palo Alto config. Get automated compliance checks against CIS benchmarks and security baselines with plain-language findings.
git push origin main
→ GitHub Actions triggered
→ Azure Static Web Apps deploy
→ miguelortiz.ai updated ✓
This Site
Wix DNS → Azure Static Web Apps → GitHub CI/CD. Custom domain, automated deployment, and every line built with AI-assisted development.