ALEC AKIN

SECURITY ENGINEER

STATUS: ACTIVE
EXPERIENCE: 15+ YEARS
SECURITY: 12+ YEARS
CURRENT: FAANG
PORTFOLIO / ABOUT
LAST UPDATE: 12/28/2024

SECURITY ENGINEER

CURRENT ROLE

Security Engineer at one of the five FAANG companies since November 2023, currently serving as a Penetration Tester. Specializing in security engineering, automation, and leveraging AI/LLMs for enhanced security operations.

EXPERTISE

• Penetration Testing
• Incident Response
• Malware Analysis
• Reverse Engineering
• Cyber Intelligence
• Security Research

BACKGROUND

With roughly 15 years in IT and more than 12 in cybersecurity professionally, I've worked across diverse environments including Boeing, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, NCC Group, Micron, Delta Dental of Idaho, and T-Mobile. My background spans the full spectrum of cybersecurity disciplines, from hands-on technical work to strategic leadership.

AI & INNOVATION

Extensive experience with OpenAI, LLMs, and their application in security engineering, automation, and supporting neurodivergence. I'm passionate about fusing bleeding-edge technology with practical security solutions.