Hello, I'm Michael Jenkins
InfoSec Graduate Student
Michael Jenkins
Michael Jenkins is a graduate student at Purdue University, pursuing a Masters degree in Computer and Information Technology with a focus on Cybersecurity. He previously earned his Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity and Network Engineering Technology from Purdue, graduating with highest distinction.
Michael worked as a senior consultant in the Cyber Security unit of Crowe LLP's Consulting practice, where he delivered a range of information security services including security assessments, penetration testing, and virtual security officer support to clients across multiple industries.
Passionate about lifelong learning, Michael spends his free time expanding his HomeLab and smart home setups as well as painting.
Education
- Purdue University GPA 4.0/4.0
- Master of Science: Computer and Information Technology 2025 - 2027
- Bachelor of Science: Cybersecurity and Network Engineering Technology 2018 - 2022
- Additional Studies: Art and Design Studio
- Czech Technical University Study Abroad Spring 2020
Activities
Purdue Cyber Forensics
- Presented and demonstrated offensive security tools and practices to complement course material.
- Collaborated with other board members to design and administer Capture the Flag competitions.
Work Experience
- Led and performed Internal, External, and Web Application Penetration Testing for clients in the Public Sector, Financial Services, Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Life Sciences industries.
- Conducted cybersecurity gap and maturity assessments against industry frameworks and regulations including NIST CSF, NIST SP 800-53, ISO 27000, NYCRR, CUI, and HIPAA.
- Performed technical audits against hardened baselines of diverse systems, services, and network configurations, including Linux, Windows, Entra ID, and Active Directory.
- Developed methodology, scripts, and integrated control frameworks to support new forms of assessment.
- Provided virtual security officer services to a manufacturing organization including policy drafting, risk management activities, and acquisition transition.
- Spearheaded IaC project to modernize and automate Azure and vSphere engagement resource management using Terraform, Ansible, Packer, and GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
Awards
Competitions
- Ranked 1st in BSides Fort Wayne CTF 2025
- Ranked 1st in BSides Chicago CTF 2025
- Ranked 1st in Hack The Box Blue Team CTF 2025
- Ranked 4th in Last Minute Blue Team CTF 2025
- Ranked 18th of 3658 Teams NCL 2022
- Purdue AITP Computing Challenge Day Systems Analysis and Design 3rd Place
Academics
- Purdue Marquis Scholarship
- Purdue AITP Scholarship
- Purdue Polytechnic Dean's List
Knowledge
- CompTIA Pentest+
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Network+
- Purdue Entry-Level Programming in Python
Art Portfolio
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