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.
Professional Links
Education & Expertise
- Information Technology Assurance
- Digital Forensics Specialization
- Threat Analysis & Vulnerability Research
- Secure Infrastructure Design
- Responsible Security Disclosure
Recognition
Honorable Mention Recognition
View Recognition →Security Research Recognition
View Recognition →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 ProfessionalSecurity 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
Certification Verification
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