Michael Contreras
About Michael Contreras
Michael Contreras is a Principal Security Research Engineer at Atomic, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in IT security and software development, holding degrees in Computer Science and Information Security from The University of Georgia and Georgia Institute of Technology, respectively.
Work at Atomic
Michael Contreras has been serving as the Principal Security Research Engineer at Atomic since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enhancing security measures and conducting research to identify vulnerabilities within systems. His expertise contributes to the development of robust security protocols and strategies that protect sensitive information.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Atomic, Michael Contreras held several positions in the field of IT and security. He worked as an IT Security Analyst at the University of Georgia for six months in 2010. Prior to that, he was a Developer at IHG from 2007 to 2009. He also worked at Virtual Device Technologies as a Member from 2011 to 2013, gaining diverse experience in security and development roles.
Education and Expertise
Michael Contreras holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from The University of Georgia, where he studied from 2006 to 2010. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master's degree in Information Security from the Georgia Institute of Technology, completing his studies in 2011. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in security research.
Career Timeline
Michael Contreras has built a career in security and development over several years. He began his professional journey as a Developer at IHG from 2007 to 2009. After that, he transitioned to the University of Georgia as an IT Security Analyst for six months in 2010. He then pursued a Master's degree in Information Security before working at Virtual Device Technologies from 2011 to 2013. In 2021, he joined Atomic as a Principal Security Research Engineer.