Mike Felch first joined Black Hills Information Security (BHIS) in August 2017. As a Security Researcher, his role is to identify and weaponize security vulnerabilities in emerging technologies. Mike started his career in 1997 as a Linux administrator, which led to numerous offensive security and engineering roles. He chose BHIS because of the value placed on team culture, and he enjoys being part of a company that has the opportunity to make a difference in major organizations worldwide. Outside of work, Mike operates a family ranch where he raises cattle, chickens, and goats.
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