A clean, professional portfolio website showcasing my expertise as an aspiring cybersecurity specialist, featuring my advanced dissertation project, educational background, and professional experience.
This website serves as my professional portfolio, highlighting my journey in cybersecurity with a focus on my groundbreaking AuthMark project - a cryptographically-verifiable media authentication system. It presents my academic achievements, work experience, and technical skills in a clear, accessible format designed for potential employers and collaborators in the cybersecurity field.
- Frontend: Clean HTML5, modern CSS3, and lightweight JavaScript
- Styling: Professional CSS with flexbox layouts and responsive design
- Design Philosophy: Minimalist, clean aesthetic with white background and black text
- Navigation: Fixed top navigation with smooth scrolling
- Professional minimalist design prioritizing readability and accessibility
- Clean white background with black text for maximum clarity
- Fixed navigation bar with clear section separation
- Mobile-responsive design ensuring optimal viewing on all devices
- Fast loading with optimized, lightweight code
- Accessibility-focused development for universal usability
- Fixed navigation with smooth section scrolling
- Professional presentation of AuthMark dissertation project
- Comprehensive education section with university logos
- Work experience timeline with company branding
- Technical skills categorization for cybersecurity domains
- Certification highlights and achievements
- Contact information and professional links
- About Me: Professional summary and contact information
- Projects: Featured AuthMark project with detailed technical specifications
- Education: Master's and Bachelor's degrees from Birmingham City University
- Work Experience: Detailed employment history with company logos
- Skills: Cybersecurity domains, programming languages, and technical tools
- Blog: Placeholder for future cybersecurity insights and articles
- Legal: References and degree status information
The website prominently features my portfolio-defining dissertation project:
- Cryptographically-Verifiable Media Authentication System
- Python-based hybrid watermarking solution
- SHA-256 hashing and Ed25519 digital signatures
- DCT-based steganography implementation
- 95.92% accuracy in blind study validation
- RESTful API with Flask framework
The website is deployed on GitHub Pages at https://pottsie283.github.io/ and automatically updates when changes are pushed to the main branch. The site includes:
- SEO optimization for cybersecurity-related searches
- Responsive design for all device types
- Fast loading times with minimal dependencies
- Professional presentation suitable for job applications
- Penetration Testing and Digital Forensics expertise
- Steganography and Cryptography specialization
- Vulnerability Management and Network Security
- Cloud Security (AWS, Azure) experience
- Python and Bash automation skills
- Sainsbury's: Trading Assistant with security protocol experience
- Argos: Customer Advisor with digital systems proficiency
- Wyre Forest District Council: IT Help Desk Support experience
- MSc Computer Science (In Progress) - Birmingham City University
- BSc Computer Science with Honours (2:2) - Birmingham City University
- Mastercard Cyber Security Virtual Experience - Forage
- AiG Shields Up Cyber Security Virtual Experience - Forage
- Blog Section: Technical articles on cybersecurity trends and insights
- Project Gallery: Additional cybersecurity projects and demonstrations
- Enhanced Documentation: Detailed case studies of security implementations
- Interactive Demonstrations: AuthMark system showcases and examples
- Research Publications: Academic papers and conference presentations
- Professional Network: Industry connections and collaboration opportunities
- Open Source Contributions: Public repositories of cybersecurity tools
- Educational Content: Training materials and cybersecurity resources
- Industry Recognition: Speaking engagements and thought leadership
- Email: mattpotts03@gmail.com
- Phone: (+44) 7476 449859
- LinkedIn: matthew-potts2003
- Location: Oldbury, West Midlands, UK
AuthMark represents the cutting edge of digital media authentication, addressing the critical "Erosion of Trust" in our digital age. Key achievements include:
- Superior Imperceptibility: PSNR of 47.06dB and SSIM of 0.994
- Robust Watermarking: 100% recovery rate against JPEG compression (QF 55%)
- AI Integration: DMImageDetection workflow for synthetic media detection
- Scalable Architecture: RESTful API design for web platform integration
- Real-world Validation: Outperformed human perception in blind studies
Building secure digital futures through innovative cybersecurity solutions 🔐
References available upon request