Michael Chua
Offensive Security Specialist
Red Team Operations | AI Security Research
Profile
Passionate about information security since age 13, when discovering my first Maple Story private game server, I became captivated by exploiting vulnerabilities and leveraging cutting-edge tools for an advantage. Today, equipped with foundations in computer science, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence, I am pursuing a Master's in Artificial Intelligence while leading offensive security operations across enterprise environments. Currently teaching cybersecurity at major universities, sharing real-world offensive security expertise with the next generation of security professionals.
Technical Expertise
Offensive security capabilities and specializations
Certifications
Industry-recognized security credentials
Master in Windows Heap-Based Exploitation
Jan, 2025Registered Penetratration Testing Expert
May 2024Registered Security Operation Professional
May 2024CVSS 4.0 Certified Analyst
May 2025Certified Red Team Operator
May 2025Expert Windows Stack-Based Exploitation
Apr 2024Cloud Security Hacker - AWS Platform
Mar 2024Cloud Security Hacker - Google Cloud Platform
Feb 2024Cloud Security Hacker - Azure Platform
Jan 2024Offensive Security Professional
Oct 2023Certified Cyber Security Analyst
Mar 2023Certified Ethical Hacker
Jan 2023Experience
Professional journey in offensive security
SECURITY CONSULTING FIRM
Red Team Consultant
Dec 2024 - Current
- ▸Full-scope Red Team operations including web application pentesting for SQL injection, broken access control, API vulnerabilities, authentication bypass, and business logic flaws
- ▸Infrastructure pentesting with Active Directory exploitation (kerberoasting, constrained delegation, forest trust abuse)
- ▸Network infrastructure review and hardening across enterprise firewall and access control systems
- ▸Wireless security assessments (WPA2/3 cracking, rogue AP detection)
- ▸Achieved multiple industry certifications and advanced Red Team operator credentials within 6 months
GLOBAL AUTOMOTIVE ENTERPRISE
Offensive Security Senior Executive
Apr 2023 - Oct 2024
- ▸Led corporate Vulnerability Disclosure Program with 100% verification rate across 20+ incidents per quarter
- ▸Launched and secured six-figure budget for corporate Bug Bounty Program
- ▸Onboarded elite security researchers and Hall of Fame members for private testing initiatives
- ▸Provided TTPs walkthrough and remediation recommendations to global defensive security teams
- ▸Led Mobility Security Testing Project, reducing setup time by 30% and increasing efficiency
- ▸Automated Vulnerability Alerting Process through Python scripting and API integration
- ▸Obtained industry-leading penetration testing certification in 3 months
PREMIER RESEARCH UNIVERSITY
Cyber Security Defense Analyst
Feb 2022 - Apr 2023
- ▸Reduced SOC Analyst mail monitoring labor by over 30% through automation
- ▸Developed YARA algorithm to identify and tag user-reported mail with 5 priority levels
- ▸Created workflow and playbook to counter phishing threats across campus network
- ▸Performed threat hunting, log analysis, SIEM operations, and forensic imaging
- ▸Integrated Active Directory Federation Service for enterprise XDR platform
Education
Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence
Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
Aug 2024 - Dec 2026 (Ongoing)
Bachelor of Computer Science
University of Wollongong | Digital Systems Security
Sep 2018 - Sep 2021
REDFACE Approach
"Break systems. Build defenses. Bridge the gap between offense and intelligence."