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Professional Experience

West Monroe Partners, Chicago, IL

Senior Consultant, Cybersecurity
August 2020 – Present

  • Spearheaded a five-person team specializing in Microsoft 365 and Azure threat hunting, and hardening.
  • Performed security assessments and threat hunts with industry-leading tools (Carbon Black, Graylog, Security Scorecard, Rapid7 Vulnerability Management (VM), and Rapid7 Threat Command).
  • Assisted Incident-Response teams with infrastructure support and post-incident analysis.
  • Assisted in maintaining custom threat-hunting infrastructure hosted in AWS using multiple AWS services (EC2, S3, & Lambda), Elasticsearch, Kubernetes, and Helm for orchestration.
  • Listed contributor to Center for Internet Security (CIS) Microsoft 365 security benchmarks.
  • Administered 300-person Microsoft 365 environment as primary Global Administrator.
  • Coordinated or conducted over 63 client engagements for portfolio clients.
  • Led technical requirements gathering, artifact collection, and kickoff calls for over 120 portfolio companies.
  • Communicated technical written and verbal analysis for each portfolio company assessed.
  • Published written thought leadership to the West Monroe Perspectives blog.
  • Established a cybersecurity roadmap for a Fortune 500 client led by a team of four.
  • Provided cybersecurity compliance support for the rollout of a blockchain platform at an international bank and published 16 control procedures to support the rollout.
  • Wrote control procedures and cloud configuration rules in Wiz for the rollout of Microsoft Azure at an international bank.
  • Organized monthly office events for 300+ employees.

CME Group, Chicago, IL

Compliance and Risk Tools Intern
Summers 2018 & 2019

  • Wrote custom detection rules in Splunk.
  • Tracked non-compliant code and worked on remediation plans.
  • Won annual intern coding competition with a trading algorithm.

Education

Indiana University, Bloomington, IN

Bachelor of Science, Luddy School of Informatics
May 2020

  • Major: Informatics, Minor: Cybersecurity
  • Major GPA: 3.89 / 4.0, Overall GPA: 3.57 / 4.0
  • Dean’s List Recipient: 2017, 2018, 2020
  • Completed semester abroad in Barcelona, Spain.

Luddy School of Informatics, Bloomington, IN

Lead Undergraduate Instructor
August 2017 – May 2020

  • Instructed web development languages and overhauled course materials.
  • Created and led a Cybersecurity team.

Additional Information

Technical Skills

Microsoft 365 Security, Azure Active Directory, AWS, Google Workspace Security, Windows Forensic Analysis, SIEM/XDR/EDR Solutions, Cyber Threat Hunting, Carbon Black, Incident Response, Rapid7 Insight Vulnerability Management (VM) and Threat Command, Microsoft Office.

Languages

Python, PowerShell, SQL, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, PHP, C.

Certifications

Microsoft MS-900, Carbon Black 5V0-92.22.

Interests & Involvement

Center for Internet Security, Orange Tent Project Chicago, Music Production, Film Photography, Smart Home Automation.

About

Hello! I'm Mack, a dedicated and innovative cybersecurity expert based in Chicago. With a strong foundation in technology and a passion for cybersecurity, I've been making waves in the industry since 2020.

My journey in cybersecurity is driven by a deep-seated commitment to safeguarding digital landscapes. At West Monroe Partners, I specialize in Microsoft 365 and Azure threat hunting and hardening. My focus resides not just in identifying threats but also on devising robust strategies to fortify defenses for clients. I have expertise in AWS, Azure, Microsoft 365, Carbon Black, and using open source tooling to threat hunt and harden Windows and Cloud environments.

But there's more to me than just my professional persona. I'm a Chicago native, deeply connected to the city's vibrant culture and energy. When I'm not unraveling cybersecurity puzzles, you might find me exploring the local food scene, working on security projects, volunteering, trying a craft beer, or powerlifting.

Join me on my website (or at my #blog) as I share insights from my professional life, thoughts on the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity, and glimpses into my personal interests and experiences that shape who I am.

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