I have been working in the security field for more than 15 years. After one of my professors inspired me, I began leading a non-profit security research organization, as a volunteer for almost 3 years. During that time I got into Microsoft. Primarily focused on detection and prevention systems, I developed my career there for 14 years. When web3/blockchain appeared I dived into it during my time off and weekends, until I joined the Forta Foundation to help secure Web3 as an inhouse security researcher. Regardinf my studies, I have a MS degree at Seattle University and a Ph.D. in Computer Science at Victoria University of Wellington.