Michael Wentzell

Michael Wentzell is a seasoned cybersecurity professional currently serving as a Cloud Security Analyst - Vulnerability Management at Effectual since August 2023. With extensive experience as a Senior Security Engineer - SOC Operations at Lab[7] Defensive Technologies since January 2021, Michael has successfully developed and executed incident response strategies to combat advanced persistent threats and has managed various Security Information and Event Management systems. A notable background in IT support includes a role as IT Support Engineer IV at Amazon Web Services, where Michael played a key role in launching new Amazon Go stores. Earlier positions at Amazon as a Workplace Health and Safety Manager and Specialist reflect strong leadership and risk management skills, while Michael also contributed as a Reserve Firefighter for the Mokelumne Rural Fire District. Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance at Western Governors University, Michael combines practical experience with academic knowledge in the cybersecurity field.