Matthew O'brien
About Matthew O'brien
Matthew O'Brien is an Information Security Engineer at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, where he has worked since 2021. He holds a Master of Science from Northeastern University and has experience in information security roles dating back to 2020.
Work at Broad Institute
Matthew O'Brien has been employed at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard as an Information Security Engineer since 2021. In this role, he focuses on safeguarding the institute's information systems and data. Prior to this position, he served as an Associate Information Security Engineer at the same institution from 2020 to 2021. His experience at Broad Institute highlights his commitment to enhancing cybersecurity measures within a leading research environment.
Education and Expertise
Matthew O'Brien holds a Master of Science degree from Northeastern University, which he completed between 2018 and 2021. His educational background also includes a Bachelor of Arts degree from the same university, obtained from 2014 to 2018. Additionally, he studied Arabic and Area Studies at Amideast Education Abroad in Amman, Jordan, for 11 months in 2017. His diverse educational experiences contribute to his expertise in information security.
Background
Matthew O'Brien's educational journey began at Wilmington Friends School, where he completed high school from 2010 to 2014. He then attended School Year Abroad in France for one year, from 2012 to 2013. This international exposure has provided him with a broad perspective, which is beneficial in his field of information security.
Professional Experience
Before his current role at the Broad Institute, Matthew O'Brien worked as an Associate Information Security Engineer from 2020 to 2021. This position allowed him to gain practical experience in the field of information security, preparing him for his subsequent role as an Information Security Engineer. His career trajectory reflects a steady progression in the information security domain.