Michael Pastula Email & Phone Number

Stuttgart, Bw, De

Tampa, Florida, United States

• Proficient in Kali Linux and Metasploit Framework against eight different operating systems • Experienced in Security Onion Linux operating system and other Defensive Cyber Operations software and programs • Skilled in Wireshark and able to provide in-depth packet analysis • Understanding of Wireless and Bluetooth Technologies along with related weaknesses • Effective with TCP/IP Protocol in addition to networking concepts and limitations • Knowledgeable in Python, C++, Bash, and PowerShell scripting • Competent with setup of Cisco networking equipment • Training with Computer Forensics software Encase as well as other Forensic methodologies • Demonstrated ability with Malware Analysis and understanding computer threats • Through comprehension of different computer hardware and their flaws • Shows insight with Window’s Active Directory and its faults • Leader of a group of 9 other military analysts to successfully complete 17 military missions • Top Graduate of NSA’s Joint Cyber Analysis Course

Tampa, Florida, United States

• Maintained complex automation by managing over 200 Azure App Registration secrets for 10+ different customer tenants.• Managed compliance and configuration for physical machines with Azure Intune meeting customer’s policy requirements.• Installed, managed, and maintained physical servers with Azure Arc to streamline configuration and compliance.• Secured customer data resilience by taking, testing, and maintaining backups with Azure Backup Vault and MARS.• Increased customers security posture by deploying Defender for Endpoint policies to 3000 physical workstations.• Maintained secure encrypted emails using M365 Outlook mail data flow rules and labeling methods for a large company.• Developed and lead customer workshop on Azure Sentinel, which allowed for increased vulnerability management.• Enhanced defense by using Microsoft Entra ID Conditional Access Policies and Privileged Identity Management.• Managed tenants for enterprise customers which saved $15K/ month and increased server performance.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

• Wrote PowerShell scripts to deploy software to over 80,000 machines with less than 1% failure rate• Supported patch management for critical applications and systems with over 99% success rate • Competent with troubleshooting application and PowerShell errors during scripting and installation• Assisted with the administration of VMWare and Tenable Nessus saving 200 engineer work hours• Created applications via Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) for deployment worldwide• Knowledgeable with Quality Assurance in the development and deployment of applications• Trained colleagues in PowerShell scripting creation, increasing productivity by approximately 20%• Wrote training documents for new hires to familiarize themselves with MECM, saving 50 engineer work hours• Created McAfee Host Intrusion Protection System and SolidCore rules implemented worldwide across 60,000 machines• Administrated 20 machines with McAfee Host Based Security System to safeguard against threats

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

• Diagnosed, removed and replaced malfunctioning components to correct hardware problems • Patched software and installed new versions to eliminate security problems and protect data • Diagnosed and scoped user problems using tested methodologies and insightful inquiries • Reduced support call response times to less than 10 seconds, improving all call metrics including abandoned call rates • Solved over 60 support issues, saving over 100 man-hours across 15 different countries • Achieved optimal customer satisfaction post support engagement and problem resolution by enacting near-time incident follow-up contacts • Loaded software, granted permissions and configured hardware for new employees as part of onboarding process • Proficient with ServiceNow ticketing systems used manage and process support actions and requests. • Provided Tier 2 IT support to non-technical internal users personnel through desk side support services • Demonstrated professionalism and courtesy with all customers while working to resolve complaints, problems or respond to questions

Pompano Beach, Florida

• Process, on average, over $1 million of deposits daily • Provide collections for over 150 customers with total Accounts Receivable balance of $6 million • Lead weekly meetings with Sales regarding payments and discrepancies, reducing discrepancies by over 50% • Maintain, request, and approve insurance requirements for over 100 vendors allowing for negligible risk acceptance • Supported six company audits with 0 Accounting issues • Managed efficient cash flow reporting, posted cash receipts and analyzed chargebacks, independently addressing and resolving issues saving $20,000 in discrepancies • Handled high volume of out-bound calls pertaining to reconciliation of delinquent accounts.

• Restructured data analysis search string logic increasing productivity for the command saving 2000 work hours • Discovered, analyzed, and disseminated over 1,500 intelligence reports, providing necessary intelligence towards criminal organizations in Central and South America • Researched over 70 reports daily and coordinated with government agencies that resulted in at least 3 successful key multi-national missions • Processed over 2,500 Signals Intelligence reports on 25 worldwide threat networks culminating in 4 worldwide reports, providing critical support to the four-star commander • Team leader on an intelligence analysis project with three letter agencies and foreign governments leading to revision of national law • As a limited trust agent, responsible for the Public Key Infrastructure certificates for over 20 personnel resulting in 0 security violations • Filed, categorized, and stored over 250 documents daily into computerized storage increasing production speed by at minimum 15% • Head of governing board that determined qualification for over 50 individuals across 30 boards, causing an increase in mission readiness by 10%

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Basc, Information Technology

Associate Of Science - As, Computer Networking And Security