Michael Chitwood

Co-Founder

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States15 yrs 6 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Expert in PowerShell for security automation.
  • Founder of an interactive cybersecurity training platform.
  • Innovative developer of open-source security tools.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cybersecurity Engineer with a focus on Red Team operations and security education.

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Skills

Core Skills

Powershell For Security AutomationRed Team OperationsSecurity Education & TrainingOpen Source Security ToolingExploit DevelopmentMalware Evasion & Obfuscation

Other Skills

PowerShell Module DevelopmentVulnerability ResearchIncident Response AutomationSecurity AutomationWeb DevelopmentSecurity EducationCommunity BuildingPowerShell ScriptingCloud & Web Application SecurityEndpoint SecurityEthical HackingThreat HuntingPenetration TestingWeb Content CreationCybersecurity

About

I build tools that make security interactive, fun, and effective. From designing polymorphic PowerShell reverse shells that bypass AVs, to building games and labs that teach protocols, ports, and payload design. I’ve spent years creating open-source projects that push the boundaries of how we learn and practice security. 💡 My specialty is PowerShell for security automation and red teaming: Developing custom modules for payloads, obfuscation, DNS tricks, and incident response Building interactive platforms like powershellforhackers.com to help others learn hacking hands-on Researching vulnerabilities in supply chains (PowerShell Gallery, NPM, RubyGems) and reporting findings responsibly Creating unique approaches to data exfiltration, protocol exploration, and defense bypass 🔹 What drives me: bridging the gap between red team and blue team by building tools that make both sides stronger. Right now, I’m looking for opportunities to bring this same creativity and technical depth into a team setting whether that’s red team operations, threat research, or security engineering. If you’re looking for someone who can script, automate, teach, and think outside the box in security, let’s connect. 🚀

Experience

Unit 259 (open source security projects)

Founder / Security Researcher

Mar 2023Present · 3 yrs · On-site

  • Built and maintain open-source security tools used by penetration testers, red teams, and students.
  • Conducted vulnerability research into supply-chain risks (PowerShell Gallery, NPM, RubyGems) and reported findings to vendors.
  • Designed and launched powershellforhackers.com
  • , an interactive training platform with 100k+ impressions and a rapidly growing community.
  • Developed tools such as a polymorphic reverse shell generator, payload obfuscators, incident response automation scripts, and pixel-based payload encoding.
  • Focused on bridging red team and blue team operations through creative, interactive training.
Open Source Security ToolingPowerShell Module DevelopmentVulnerability ResearchIncident Response AutomationSecurity AutomationPowerShell for security automation+1

Youtube

Ethical Hacker and Content Creator

Mar 2017Present · 9 yrs

Self employed

Freelance Web & Security Consultant

Jan 2015Present · 11 yrs 2 mos

The kitten castle (non-profit animal sanctuary & veteran therapy)

President / Founder

Jul 2014Present · 11 yrs 8 mos · On-site

  • Founded and manage a 36-cat animal sanctuary focused on veteran therapy and animal welfare.
  • Built and maintain the organization’s website, online store (Shopify), and donation portal hosted on a custom NGINX server.
  • Lead fundraising, sponsorship outreach, and community partnerships as part of the local Chamber of Commerce.
  • Oversee all day-to-day operations, volunteer coordination, and therapy program development.

Us army

U.S. Army Veteran

Jun 2009Mar 2013 · 3 yrs 9 mos · Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, United States · On-site

  • Served as an 11B Infantryman, including a combat deployment in 2010, developing resilience, adaptability, and mission focus under high-pressure conditions.
  • Went to U.S. Army Sniper School, mastering advanced marksmanship, reconnaissance, and target acquisition, skills requiring extreme precision, patience, and attention to detail.
  • Gained deep experience in team coordination, leadership, and operational discipline, ensuring mission success in complex environments.
  • Military service instilled a foundation of discipline, critical thinking, and problem-solving that I carry into cybersecurity and technical research today.

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