Michael Chitwood — Co-Founder
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. 🚀
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cybersecurity Engineer with a focus on Red Team operations and security education.
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Experience: 15 yrs 6 mos
Skills
- Powershell For Security Automation
- Red Team Operations
- Security Education & Training
- Open Source Security Tooling
- Exploit Development
- Malware Evasion & Obfuscation
Career Highlights
- Expert in PowerShell for security automation.
- Founder of an interactive cybersecurity training platform.
- Innovative developer of open-source security tools.
Work Experience
Unit 259 (Open Source Security Projects)
Founder / Security Researcher (3 yrs)
YouTube
Ethical Hacker and Content Creator (9 yrs)
Self Employed
Freelance Web & Security Consultant (11 yrs 2 mos)
The Kitten Castle (Non-Profit Animal Sanctuary & Veteran Therapy)
President / Founder (11 yrs 8 mos)
US Army
U.S. Army Veteran (3 yrs 9 mos)