
Michael Tse
@michaeltse
I defend networks, assess vulnerabilities, and deliver results in competitive cybersecurity environments.
What I'm looking for
I've placed first in the NW1 Regional Cyber Defense Competition and ranked in the Top 1% of National Cyber League participants. I defend critical services, analyze threats, and solve cybersecurity challenges under pressure.
Through NCAE Cyber Games and the Department of Energy CyberForce Competition, I've maintained DNS, SSH, PostgreSQL, web servers, and simulated critical infrastructure during live attacks. I've also identified vulnerabilities, delivered risk assessments, and presented remediation recommendations to leadership.
I'm completing a BS in Cyber Operations with a minor in Computer Forensics at Dakota State University. My hands-on work includes network segmentation, firewall and VPN design, Cisco routing and switching, vulnerability analysis, and CTF practice using Wireshark, Nmap, Nessus, Burp Suite, Kali Linux, IDA, and Ghidra.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Capture the Flag Club Member
Dakota State University
Aug 2025 - Present (1 year 1 month)
Actively participate in team-based and solo cybersecurity competitions, collaborating to solve real-world offensive and defensive security challenges under time constraints.
Team Member
Whole Foods Market
Aug 2024 - Present (2 years 1 month)
Consistently exceeded productivity expectations by maintaining 90+ units per hour. Delivered excellent customer service while assisting shoppers and resolving concerns.
National Cyber League Player
National Cyber League
Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 8 months)
Ranked in the Top 1% of participants during the Spring 2025 competition. Applied critical thinking and technical expertise to solve complex cybersecurity challenges under time constraints.
NCAE Cyber Games Participant
NCAE Cyber Games
Apr 2026 - Apr 2026 (0 months)
Earned 1st Place in the NW1 Regional Cyber Defense Competition and 5th Place at the Invitational. Conducted defensive operations during a live Blue Team simulation, maintaining critical services under continuous attack.
CTF Club President
College of DuPage
Aug 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 4 months)
Delivered weekly presentations to 10+ peers on cybersecurity tools and techniques. Taught practical topics including web exploitation, reverse engineering, cryptography, and digital forensics.
CyberForce Competition Participant
Department of Energy
Nov 2024 - Nov 2024 (0 months)
Collaborated in a team to identify and remediate vulnerabilities in simulated enterprise networks. Delivered technical briefings and presented security findings to executive leadership.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Dakota State University
Bachelor of Science, Cyber Operations
2025 -
Activities and societies: Member of the Capture the Flag Club, actively participating in team-based and solo cybersecurity competitions.
Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Cyber Operations with a minor in Computer Forensics, expected to graduate in December 2026.
College of DuPage
Associate of Science, Cyber Defense
2022 - 2024
Activities and societies: Served as President of the Capture the Flag Club, delivering weekly presentations on cybersecurity tools and techniques.
Earned an Associate of Science in Cyber Defense, with coursework and hands-on experience in network security and defensive cybersecurity.
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