EXECUTIVE. OPERATOR. BUILDER.
Dahvid
Schloss.
Leadership mindset.
Operator instincts.
I build security teams, turn cyber risk into business decisions, and write the tools that put defenses to the test.

APT Big Daddy_
EmulatedMob Boss
Board-ready.
Field-tested.
The best security leaders understand what happens on both sides of the screen.
My career started in military communications and special operations, then moved into offensive cyber operations, red teaming, and building security businesses. I’ve built security businesses from zero three times, and it’s worked every time: as founding manager I helped scale Echelon Risk + Cyber from 3 to 40 people, I stood up CovertSwarm’s Americas operation and grew U.S. revenue 300%, and I co-founded Emulated Criminals and took it through acquisition. Along the way I’ve built service lines that were profitable in year one and led teams across four countries.
I stay hands-on by design. Whether I’m building a purple teaming platform, researching an attack technique, or teaching malware development, the goal is the same: connect technical depth to decisions that actually matter.
People first. Real-world perspective. A builder’s curiosity.
Built teams.
Delivered impact.
The full résumé JAN 2025 — PRESENTCourse Developer & InstructorJust Hacking Training Contract
Created and delivered the six-part Windows Malware Development course series: shellcode loaders, advanced execution and obfuscation, dynamic evasion, position-independent code, C2 development, and post-exploitation tooling.
- Authored courseware that turns Windows internals, C2 architecture, and malware tradecraft into practical, approachable lessons.
- Built a low-cost physical ICS training platform demonstrating Modbus exploitation and the kinetic impact of attacks on industrial processes.
- Instructed API resolution, PE manipulation, reflective loading, process injection, memory execution, and shellcode development.
APR — OCT 2026Chief Operating OfficerSuzu Labs
Led the integration of Emulated Criminals following its acquisition, bringing together intellectual property, service lines, and delivery operations.
- Rebuilt sales, delivery, and contracting processes; authored offensive security strategy and go-to-market positioning.
- Stayed in the field: scoped, executed, and briefed penetration tests and red team engagements while running operations.
SEP 2022 — APR 2026Co-Founder & CEOEmulated Criminals Acquired by Suzu Labs
Grew a red team tooling shop into a multi-state Red-Team-as-a-Service firm, through to acquisition.
- Architected and built nearly all of EC RallyPoint, a three-part purple teaming platform.
- Combined company leadership, hands-on red teaming, and business-focused security advisory.
JUL 2024 — MAR 2025Director, Offensive Security, AmericasCovertSwarm
Established the Americas operation for a UK-based security firm, helping grow U.S. revenue by 300%.
- Closed subscription services with 10 new clients and led sales and delivery across four countries.
- Connected the UK executive team with Americas strategy, compliance, and delivery.
APR 2021 — JUL 2024Director, Offensive SecurityEchelon Risk + Cyber
Founding manager who helped scale the firm from 3 to 40 employees in under two years.
- Built an offensive security service that became profitable in its first year and achieved 165% year-over-year gross revenue growth.
- Advised 100+ clients, from startups to the Fortune 500, and directed offensive security research and delivery.
- Created and taught a 48-hour malware development curriculum in C++ and Python.
SEP 2018 — APR 2021Senior Specialist, Red Team Operator / LeadDeloitte Risk and Financial Advisory
Technical manager for an eight-person team delivering managed penetration testing, red teaming, and purple teaming.
- Led global risk-reduction initiatives and round-the-clock support for a national client.
- Directed RiskIQ automation that reduced a recurring workflow from 120 person-hours a week to five minutes.
MAR 2010 — OCT 2018Special Operations & Offensive CyberU.S. Military · Joint Communications Unit
Progressed from enterprise systems administration to special operations communications and offensive cyber research.
- Information Operations Security Researcher, Joint Communications Unit (2016–2018).
- Special Operations Communicator, Joint Communications Unit (2013–2016).
- Enterprise System Administrator, U.S. Air Force (2010–2013): secured a $650M network spanning 13 time zones and 10 bases.
Go deeper.
Pick a thread.
Work
EC RallyPoint and EC Playbook, the platforms I architected and wrote, plus my six-course Windows malware development series.
OFFENSIVE RESEARCHResearch
Write-ups on browser debug-port abuse, ADS-staged ransomware, ICMP exfiltration, kernel driver triage, OT attacks, and more.
TALKS, PODCASTS & PRESSMedia
Expert commentary and appearances, from The Register and Dark Reading to DEF CON and BSides.
LET’S BUILD WHAT’S NEXT
Big challenges.
Good people.
Let’s talk.
I’m interested in executive leadership and technical offensive security roles where I can build strong teams, meaningful capabilities, and things that work.
contact@dahvidschloss.comBASED IN RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA

