Sastrugi Stryder combines decades of hands-on technical experience with scientific rigor. A U.S. Marine veteran trained in critical life-support systems and advanced test equipment, he worked as a machinist and electronics technician while earning a B.S. in Physics. His drive to work in extreme environments led to a one-year tenure as a Research Associate at the Amundsen–Scott South Pole Station. He currently specializes in the high-stakes fields of IT, cybersecurity, and Electronic Warfare.