Michael Ferdinand

Michael Ferdinand is a talented information security professional with a broad expertise in web application penetration testing, manual code review, CI/CD integrations, and vulnerability testing for large corporate firms. His background includes a solid foundation in security operations and processes, complemented by excellent communication, interpersonal, and report writing skills.

He pursued his education at Western Governors University, completing a Master of Science (MS) in Cybersecurity & Information Assurance and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Cybersecurity & Information Assurance. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Video Game Design from Collins College.

In terms of work experience, Michael has a strong track record in the industry, having served as a Senior Application Security Engineer/Architect at Silicon Valley Bank. He also co-founded The Security Knights and held the position of Chief Technology Officer (CTO) there. Previously, he contributed his expertise as a DevSecOps Engineer at AppZen, a System Security & Availability Analyst at PROACTIS, and a Senior Application Engineer at Gannett - USA TODAY NETWORK. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Tier 2 Technical Engineer at Endurance International Group, a Technical Sales Representative at TTEC and GoDaddy, and as a Lead Game Programmer at Down The Street Studios.