Michael Tse

Cyber Operations student graduating December 2026 with hands-on experience in network security, vulnerability assessment, and defensive cybersecurity through competitions, labs, and coursework. CompTIA Security+ and CCNA certified with experience using tools such as Wireshark, Nmap, Nessus, Burp Suite, and Kali Linux. Proven ability to analyze security issues, troubleshoot systems, and collaborate in team-based environments.

Seeking an entry-level cybersecurity role where I can apply technical skills while continuing to grow as a security professional.

Cyber Games Participant - NCAE

(2026-04)

• Earned 1st Place in the NW1 Regional Cyber Defense Competition, outperforming competing teams in offensive and defensive cybersecurity challenges
• Achieved 5th Place at the Invitational competition, demonstrating consistent performance against highly competitive collegiate teams
• Conducted defensive operations during a live Blue Team simulation, maintaining the availability, integrity, and security of critical services including DNS, SSH, PostgreSQL, and web servers under continuous attack
• Collaborated with teammates to prioritize threats, document findings, and implement defensive strategies to maintain business continuity throughout the competition

Capture the Flag Club Member - Dakota State University

(2025-08)

• Actively participate in team-based and solo cybersecurity competitions, collaborating to solve real-world offensive and defensive security challenges under time constraints
• Develop and strengthen technical skills in web application exploitation, reverse engineering, cryptography, binary analysis, and digital forensics through hands-on practice and Capture the Flag competitions

CyberForce Competition Participant - Department of Energy

(2024-11)

• Collaborated in a team to identify and remediate vulnerabilities in simulated enterprise networks
• Delivered concise technical briefings and presented security findings, risk assessments, and remediation recommendations to executive leadership in a professional setting
• Defended and maintained the availability, integrity, and security of a simulated wind farm's critical infrastructure by monitoring systems, responding to incidents, and implementing defensive measures

Team Member - Whole Foods Market

(2024-08)

• Consistently exceeded productivity expectations by maintaining 90+ units per hour, earning recognition for meeting and surpassing performance metrics
• Thrived in a fast-paced, self-directed work environment while efficiently prioritizing tasks and adapting to changing operational needs
• Delivered excellent customer service by assisting shoppers with product inquiries, locating items, and resolving concerns while maintaining productivity goals

Capture the Flag (CTF) Club President - College of Dupage

(2023-08 - 2024-12)

• Delivered weekly presentations to 10+ peers on cybersecurity tools, techniques, and methodologies used in Capture the Flag competitions
• Taught practical topics including web exploitation, reverse engineering, cryptography, and digital forensics, helping teammates develop technical skills and improve competition performance

Player - National Cyber League

(2024)

• Ranked in the Top 1% of participants during the Spring 2025 competition, demonstrating exceptional technical and analytical cybersecurity skills
• Applied critical thinking and hands-on technical expertise to identify, analyze, and solve complex cybersecurity challenges under time constraints

BS - Cyber Operations and Minor Computer Forensics - Dakota State University (2025-01 - 2026-12)

AS - Cyber Defense - College of Dupage (2022-08 - 2024-12)