About the Founders

Building Excellence Through Expertise and Innovation

At MyCustomPC℠, our foundation is built on a deep commitment to performance, quality, and trust. Leading the vision is Blake Welsh, a cybersecurity professional turned systems builder, whose background bridges both offensive security and hands-on hardware design.

Blake Welsh

Founder & CTO

Location: Annapolis, Maryland

Email: [email protected]

Background

Blake studied Information Technology Assurance with a focus on Digital Forensics at Anne Arundel Community College, gaining expertise in threat analysis, vulnerability research, and secure infrastructure.

His contributions to cybersecurity earned him public recognition on the PayPal Wall of Fame – Honorable Mention and a listing in the AT&T Bug Bounty Hall of Fame archive, reflecting a strong track record in responsible disclosure and large-scale platform defense.

Education & Expertise

  • Information Technology Assurance
  • Digital Forensics Specialization
  • Threat Analysis & Vulnerability Research
  • Secure Infrastructure Design
  • Responsible Security Disclosure

Recognition

PayPal Wall of Fame

Honorable Mention Recognition

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AT&T Bug Bounty Hall of Fame

Security Research Recognition

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Daniel Kurtz

Co-Founder

Location: Annapolis, Maryland

Email: [email protected]

Background

Co-founder Daniel Kurtz brings complementary expertise to MyCustomPC℠, working alongside Blake to ensure every system meets our high standards for performance, reliability, and value.

Daniel holds the CompTIA Security+ certification, demonstrating his commitment to cybersecurity best practices and secure system design. Together, they've built a company dedicated to making elite desktop PC hardware accessible to everyone.

Professional Links

CompTIA Security+

Certified Professional

Security Expertise

  • Access Control
  • Cryptography
  • Cyber Forensics
  • Data Security
  • Disaster Recovery Planning
  • Firewall Configuration
  • Information Security Management
  • Malware Identification
  • Mobile Device Security
  • Network Security
  • Security Awareness
  • Security Configuration
  • Security Management
  • Threat Detection
  • Threat Management

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