Hobbies

I like to stay busy! Idle hands are the Devil's playthings, they say! I'm always looking for interesting communities and discussions about my hobbies so feel free to reach out if you're interested in learning or chatting about anything below!

AWS

By day, I'm a Senior Security Specialist Architect for Amazon Web Services. That means I help customers design security solutions for their IT systems.

Sound interesting? Check out https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/security/ or you can email me at cmaws@amazon.com!

scouting

I help run the a local Cub Scout pack, as an Assistant Cubmaster, Den Leader, Advancement Chair, Supernova Mentor, and Merit Badge Counselor for older scouts. Ask me about Wood Badge!

Sound interesting? Check out https://www.vascouting.org or you can email me at chris.mercer@vascouting.org!

teaching

I love teaching! I teach information technology, cyber security, and AWS college classes both in person and online. I currently teach for Dallas College.

Sound interesting? Check out https://www.dallascollege.edu or you can email me at christophermercer@dallascollege.edu!

training

Did I mention I love teaching? I'm a certified Texas LTC instructor, NRA pistol, shotgun, muzzleloading, and rifle instructor, and USAA archery instructor. All of these services are (or will soon be) available to the public.

Sound interesting? Check out https://www.graycatsecurity.com or you can email me at chris@graycatsecurity.com!

flying

I love to fly! I'm a [seemingly perpetual] student pilot, trying to find the time to get back in the air.

Sound interesting? Email me at website-flying@zaimor.com!

Tech / Sec

I love absolutely everything about technology and security. Reach out if you're curious to learn about, discuss, or debate Teslas (or other electric vehicles) or home security or automation (cameras, virtual assistants, IoT devices, home multimedia, etc...)

Sound interesting? Email me at website-tech@zaimor.com!