No Password Required: Next Gen - Ep.1 - Michelle McAveety

No Password Required: Next Gen – Ep. 1 - Michelle McAveety

Michelle McAveety- Cyber Competitions, Crowd Surfing & Main-Character Energy

Welcome to our new spinoff series, No Password Required: Next Generation.  Where we go behind the scenes and interview up-and-coming young professionals in cybersecurity!

Whether you’re trying to figure out your career path, looking for a little inspiration, or just want to have a laugh while learning about the industry, this show is for you.

Real stories. Real journeys. Next Gen Cyber.

About this episode:

Michelle McAveety is a Computer Engineering and Math student at USF and the Team Captain of the CyberHerd, the university’s cybersecurity competition team.

We get into the chaos and adrenaline of competition life, what it’s like leading in a high-pressure cyber environment, and how she balances it all without losing herself. Spoiler: the answer includes crocheting, blasting heavy metal, going to concerts, and possibly crowd surfing if the vibe is right.

Michelle also drops some real advice opening up about the pressure to compare yourself in competitive fields and why staying grounded and focused on your own path is the real win.

Follow Michelles journey on linked in! https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcaveety/

 

Chapters:

00:39 - Who is Michelle? 

00:54-  Being in Cyberherd 

01:38- Hobbies that bring Michelle Joy!  

02:51- Comparison and Growth