Michael Cooke

Experience

1. Cyber Operations Specialist

   Microsoft

   Jun 2024 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Execute offensive and defensive cyber operations as part of a U.S. Army Cyber Protection Team. Trained and mission-tested in red teaming, adversary emulation, and network defense within simulated and controlled enterprise environments. Support the protection of DoD systems through technical operations, reporting, and mission readiness- Conduct reconnaissance, exploitation, post-exploitation, and lateral movement using tools such as Kali Linux, Nmap, Metasploit, Snort, and Impacket- Analyze and triage security events using Splunk, Security Onion, Wireshark, TCPdump, and BPF filters- Write custom automation scripts in Python and Bash to support intrusion detection, brute forcing, tunneling, and threat emulation tasks- Present cyber operations findings and readiness updates to command-level officers in both technical and mission-oriented briefings- Collaborate in red vs. blue exercises and CTF scenarios with persistent access, threat hunting, and adversary simulation objectives- Maintain strict documentation practices in accordance with Army Cyber protocols and DoD reporting standards.

Skills

• Systems Engineering
• Debugging
• Electronics
• Pcb Design
• Handsets
• Product Development
• Firmware
• Semiconductors
• Product Lifecycle Management
• Fpga
• Product Management
• Hardware Architecture
• Embedded Systems
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Engineering Management
• Embedded Software