Jacob M.

Jacob M. is a Senior Threat Analyst at Optiv since December 2023, bringing a wealth of cybersecurity experience from previous roles as a Cyber Security Analyst II and in a rotational program at Staples, where exposure to various cybersecurity teams enhanced expertise. Jacob served as Vice President and Co-Event Manager for the CU Cybersecurity Club, and held multiple Course Assistant positions at the University of Colorado Boulder, providing guidance to students in Linux System Administration and Operating Systems courses. Jacob led the CU Boulder team as Captain in the National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition, showcasing leadership in cyber defense training. Early career experiences include a Protection Services Intern role at Staples, Mobile QA Automation Intern at Webroot, and Healthcare Assurance Services Intern at Coalfire, complemented by a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Colorado Boulder, completed in 2021.