Hello, I'm Kieran Pritchard

I am a student at Bournemouth and Poole College, currently studying a Digital Foundation T-Level. I am also passionate about programming and cybersecurity, and I aspire to pursue a career in the latter.

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About Me

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I am a hardworking and motivated individual who takes a reliable and organized approach to work. Determined to reach the goals ahead, I do whatever is necessary to achieve them—whether that means learning independently in my own time or gaining experience through hands-on practice.

Recent Blogs

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Revamping My Portfolio

A deep dive into the recent updates I made to my portfolio website. going from improving the design and color scheme to adding new skills, certifications, and accessibility features. as well as new styling and sections to existing pages.

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A Day In My Life As A Student

A glimpse into my world—my current routines and thoughts on college life. I've also included reflections on how my life has changed since starting college, highlighting the significant benefits and the new experiences it has opened up for me.

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How I Started Programming

This blog post is a reflection on the beginning of my programming journey. I wanted to share with you how I got started, how I began learning, and offer some personal tips and advice for anyone looking to start their own path in programming.

Recent Projects

AWS Educate Badges
AWS Educate Badges

A recount of my experience using AWS Educate, a beginner-friendly platform for learning cloud computing and AWS services. This page follows my journey through various courses and hands-on exercises that helped me build practical skills and understand core cloud concepts. Each badge earned marks a step forward in exploring how AWS powers modern technology in real-world settings.

CTF Write-Ups
CTF Write-Ups

An overview of my GitHub repository containing Capture The Flag (CTF) write-ups from various platforms. I explain the purpose of the repo, how it showcases my cybersecurity and ethical hacking skills, and how it serves as both a reference and portfolio of work. The page links directly to the repository for easy access. (Icon generated by Gemini)

My Ethical Hacking Lab Setup
My Ethical Hacking Lab Setup

A full breakdown of how I set up my ethical hacking lab using VirtualBox on my laptop, where I installed both Ubuntu, which was to test virtual box, and Kali Linux for my ethical hacking lab. I go over fixing compatibility issues to getting internet access working, and I’ve included screenshots and notes on what I did throughout the process. (image generated by Gemini image tools)