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Michael Chiavacci

@michaelchiavacci

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Cybersecurity analyst with expertise in red/blue team methodologies.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that fosters growth and innovation in cybersecurity, where I can apply my skills and contribute to a proactive security culture.

I am a dedicated cybersecurity professional with a strong foundation in red and blue team methodologies, honed through both education and hands-on experience. My expertise encompasses a wide range of cybersecurity tools and security conformance testing, allowing me to effectively contribute to an organization's security posture. I possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, complemented by effective communication abilities, which enable me to work collaboratively with teams to achieve common goals.

Throughout my career, I have successfully executed security validation and environmental testing for over 30 products, ensuring compliance with rigorous standards such as FIPS 140-3. My technical projects, including offensive penetration testing and vulnerability assessments, have equipped me with the skills to identify and mitigate security risks effectively. I am motivated to leverage my knowledge and skills to support organizations in enhancing their cybersecurity frameworks and achieving their overall objectives.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Security Validation Technician

Underwriters Laboratories Solutions

Mar 2023 - Mar 2025 (2 years)

Executed security, conformance, algorithm validation, and environmental testing for over 30 products, including hardware, software, firmware, and cryptographic modules. Validated cryptographic modules met Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS 140-3) from NIST and certified cryptographic algorithms for security compliance. Prepared the Cryptographic & Security Test Lab for audit, earning ac

FIPS 140 NIST Cryptography Penetration Testing Data Storage ITAR EAR

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

California Polytechnic State University

Cybersecurity Bootcamp, Cybersecurity

Completed a full-time immersive cybersecurity training program focusing on advanced red team/blue team skills and application of security tools. Gained a solid foundation in networking and computer knowledge, including Windows client/server and various Linux distributions. Demonstrated proficiency with common CLI navigation for Linux through CTF challenges and mastered fundamentals of Python, Bash

San Diego State University

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Studied core principles of mechanical engineering, including design, thermodynamics, and materials science. Developed strong analytical and problem-solving skills applicable to various engineering challenges.