Matteo Calí

Authored over 100 Capture The Flag (CTF) challenges, spanning beginner-friendly to advanced scenarios in web, crypto, network, reverse engineering, and OSINT for high-school students.

Trained more than 200 high-school students in cybersecurity and ethical hacking through after-school workshops and curriculum-integrated classes, significantly enhancing their technical proficiency.

Managed the full event lifecycle for CTF competitions, including challenge creation, platform deployment, live hosting, and participant mentoring, ensuring seamless execution.

Developed engaging educational content that improved student understanding and practical application of complex cybersecurity concepts.

Performed hardware repair and system upgrades on Windows PCs and Apple devices, including component replacement, diagnostics, and BIOS troubleshooting, enhancing system performance and reliability.

Managed data migration and backup operations, ensuring secure transitions and data integrity across various devices and operating systems.

Configured virtualized environments on Windows machines and resolved complex connectivity issues with printers and peripherals across diverse platforms, improving operational efficiency.

Provided direct customer support in real operational contexts, strengthening technical expertise and client communication skills.

Participated in Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VA-PT) activities, identifying and mitigating security weaknesses to strengthen organizational defenses.

Supported Managed Detection and Response (MDR) operations, contributing to the monitoring and configuration of security tools like Zabbix and Sophos suite.

Deepened understanding of advanced concepts in cloud security, virtualization, and hybrid infrastructure through hands-on engagement with real-world systems.

Contributed to the enhancement of cybersecurity protocols and operational workflows within a professional security environment.