** Meet Nerdwell, a father and full-time professional who is also an expert hacker. He started his career in IT straight out of high school and has since specialized in various fields including cybersecurity, networking, firewalls, VPNs, application development, and hardware hacking. Nerdwell's approach to hacking combines both the "making" and "breaking" perspectives, and he believes that individuals who build systems also have insight into their weaknesses and vulnerabilities. He is a strong advocate for bug bounty hunting and has been incredibly successful on platforms like Bugcrowd. Nerdwell's journey has not only helped him financially but also personally, as it has given him a sense of purpose and allowed him to provide for his children after a difficult divorce. Currently, he focuses on staying up-to-date with the latest security threats, including insecure deserialization, and sees significant potential in AI's role in cybersecurity. Nerdwell encourages new hackers to dive in and start getting their hands dirty, emphasizes the importance of professionalism on platforms, and recommends using tools like IDA Pro for hardware hacking. He also aims to incorporate automation into his workflows to prevent burnout and enhance his productivity.