Matthew Hales
Summary
Persistent, detail-oriented cyber security professional with 7+ years experience. Conducts penetration tests and red team engagements for clients. Identified a bug on the Google Fiber and Google Drive platform. Continues to find ways to learn about emerging technologies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Application Security Engineer
Coinbase
03.2022 - Current
- Manages and leads the Hacker One program within Coinbase which has been one of the top programs in the industry. Delivers Blog posts for the program, and develops new initiatives with HackerOne.
- Performs security reviews on Coinbase web applications and mobile applications before deployment using code review and black box testing.
- Provided expert input during code reviews, ensuring that new features adhered to established security guidelines before deployment into production environments.
Senior Security Consultant
NCC Group
03.2019 - 03.2022
- Enhanced security measures by conducting comprehensive risk assessments and recommending appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Developed tailored security solutions for clients, resulting in improved protection and reduced vulnerabilities.
- Acted as technical lead on lengthy, multi-consultant engagements.
- Engaged in multi-week red-team engagements for several fortune 500 companies
Instructor
University Of Texas At Austin
01.2019 - 12.2022
- Increased student motivation by developing engaging cyber security lesson plans that catered to various learning styles.
- Promoted classroom safety, collaboration, and best practices.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
- Guided students in various career paths and assisted in job placement.
Penetration Tester
PayPal
01.2018 - 03.2019
- Implemented remediation strategies for identified vulnerabilities, reducing the risk of cyber attacks.
- Reported findings to asset owners and assisted in remediation efforts.
- Audited PayPal hardening standards for Windows and Linux machines to ensure compliance was met.
Security Engineer
Viasat
08.2017 - 01.2018
- Collaborated with IT teams to integrate security measures into software development processes, enhancing overall application security.
- Contributed to business continuity planning efforts by assessing potential risks to critical systems and implementing backup strategies that ensured minimal downtime during disaster recovery scenarios.
- Evaluated emerging technologies for their potential impact on organizational security posture, recommending appropriate solutions as needed.
Network Systems Administrator
MERS Lab
04.2015 - 04.2017
- Enhanced network efficiency by implementing and maintaining system upgrades, including software, hardware, and security patches.
- Delivered reliable network connectivity during critical events by successfully executing disaster recovery plans and maintaining up-to-date documentation of infrastructure configurations.
- Optimized network performance with regular monitoring, diagnostics, and prompt troubleshooting of issues.
- Implemented remote access solutions that allowed employees greater flexibility in working off-site without compromising data security or operational efficiency.
- Managed vendor relationships to procure necessary equipment, services, and support for seamless network operations.
Education
Master of Science - Cyber Security
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12-2018
Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Systems Security
Marriott School of Management
Provo, UT04-2017
Skills
- Network / Active Directory Testing
- Web Application Testing
- AWS Cloud Auditing
- Physical Security Testing
- Privilege Escalation
- Red Teaming
- Mobile Security Testing
- Bash/Python/Powershell
Certification
- OSCP
- OSEP In Progress
- CEH
- CHFI
- CREST CRT
- CRTE - Certified Red Teaming Expert
- Adversary Tactics: Mac Tradecraft
- Certified Blockchain Professional
Timeline
Senior Application Security Engineer
Coinbase
03.2022 - Current
Senior Security Consultant
NCC Group
03.2019 - 03.2022
Instructor
University Of Texas At Austin
01.2019 - 12.2022
Penetration Tester
PayPal
01.2018 - 03.2019
Security Engineer
Viasat
08.2017 - 01.2018
Network Systems Administrator
MERS Lab
04.2015 - 04.2017
Master of Science - Cyber Security
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Systems Security
Marriott School of Management
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