Charles McLean

CPTS | Cyber Security Analyst

Passionate CTF player, Top 5% on TryHackMe, CPTS certified, and founder of multiple technology ventures.

Work

Co-Founder

Immortal Hosting
– Present

Founded and developed game server hosting solutions from the ground up. Built production-grade infrastructure using 3-node KVM and Docker cluster with enterprise-level servers. Implemented in-house DDoS mitigation technology, comprehensive monitoring, and intrusion detection systems. Manage all aspects of business operations including customer service, technical support, and infrastructure maintenance.

Cyber Security Analyst

N'ware Technologies
– Present

Conduct security assessments and penetration testing engagements. Analyze security vulnerabilities and provide remediation recommendations. Collaborate with team to enhance client security postures and implement defensive strategies.

IT Technician

Cégep de Saint-Hyacinthe

CAPTIC - Centre d'aide pédagogique sur les technologies de l'information. Provided comprehensive technical support to students, teachers and staff across the institution. Troubleshot hardware and software issues, maintained computer lab infrastructure, and assisted users with various technology-related troubleshooting challenges.

Education

Université de Sherbrooke

Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security Specialization
– Present

Cégep de Saint-Hyacinthe

Diploma of College Studies (DEC) in Réseaux et cybersécurité

Projects

Prod Homelab

3-node KVM and Docker cluster powering Immortal Hosting. Enterprise servers with in-house DDoS mitigation, open-source infrastructure, and comprehensive monitoring.

Immortal Hosting

Game server hosting company specializing in reliable, high-performance solutions

Nova PC

Custom computer building business

Awards

Challenge Designer - HackFest CTF | 2025

3rd Place - CTF intercollégial | 2025

#72/92 - NorthSec CTF | 2025

Certificates

Certified Penetration Testing Specialist (CPTS)

Issued by Hack The Box

Top 5% Global Ranking

Issued by TryHackMe