Mike founded DeepCove in 2022 with the goal of providing industry-leading solutions to organizations in need of cybersecurity. With over two decades of experience in cybersecurity, Mike has held multiple leadership roles throughout the private and public sector. Mike previously spent time with Google, New York City Cyber Command, and Mandiant. Mike holds a M.Sc in Information Security from the University of London, Royal Holloway along with various industry certifications.

Kellman is responsible for designing, building, and implementing cybersecurity solutions with organizations. With over two decades of experience in the industry, Kellman has helped numerous companies across a variety of sectors define, deploy, and defend their infrastructure both in the cloud, and on-site locations. Kellman previously held positions with Checkpoint, Sycomp, and Alcatel. Outside of DeepCove, Kellman is an advisor for BlackHat Briefings.

Matt Franz leads DeepCove’s security operations and detection engineering team for the MDR service. Matt has over two decades of cybersecurity experience in both product and services companies, including leadership and senior engineering roles at Cisco, Mandiant, Tenable, SAIC, ZeniMax Online Studios, and T Rowe Price. Throughout his career, Matt has held numerous vendor and industry certifications including the CISSP and has spoken at conferences such as Black Hat Briefings, S4, CanSecWest, and NANOG.

Ignatius leads the proactive testing team, focused on analyzing systems for vulnerabilities. Ignatius has previously worked with Big 5 banks and Fortune 500 companies in the realm of offensive security. Prior to DeepCove, Ignatius was a proactive tester at KPMG, and RSM. Ignatius is also active in the cybersecurity community, as he co-leads the OWASP Toronto, and is a lecturer on cybersecurity at Seneca College.

Scott has substantial experience in BD and relationship management with strategic clients.He brings a lot of passion to the organization and has developed a culture of teamwork and dedication to our clients. Scott is responsible for business operations, contract management and resolving billing issues in a timely fashion. Overall, Scott excels with effective communication, multi-tasking and managing resources effectively.

Lovell is a seasoned cyber incident responder with over 10 years of experience providing tailored cybersecurity response and proactive assessments for the financial, industrial, and government sectors. Specializing in breach class incident response, Lovell has been instrumental in thoroughly identifying, scoping and effectively remediating active threats targeting his clients.

Gessuri is a senior cybersecurity analyst with eight years of engaged experience in diverse cybersecurity roles. A firm believer in collaboration and teamwork, she specializes in Incident Response, Risk Management, and Security Operations. With a Master's in Cybersecurity and Threat Intelligence and a CISSP certification, she’s led initiatives at the forefront of digital defense and applied skills in Cybersecurity Controls, Identity and Access Management, Cybersecurity Awareness, and the implementation of recognized Cybersecurity Frameworks.

Experienced executive administrator adept at supporting senior management in diverse industries, including roles at B+H Architects, VRG Capital, and BMO. Enjoys moving between managed administrative duties, coordinated meetings, and ensured policy compliance for executives as well as running Corporate events. Excels in communication and problem-solving, with a strong focus on collaboration across organizations. Proven track record in maintaining client relationships and achieving targets.