Aubrey Merchant Dest
About Aubrey Merchant Dest
Aubrey Merchant Dest serves as the Head of Solutions Architecture & SecOps at DeepSee.ai, where he focuses on implementing NLP technologies to enhance compliance and cybersecurity in regulated industries. With a background in technical leadership and extensive experience across various sectors, he has held key positions at notable companies including Broadcom Inc. and Blue Coat Systems.
Current Role at DeepSee.ai
Aubrey Merchant Dest serves as the Head of Solutions Architecture & SecOps at DeepSee.ai since 2021. In this role, she leads initiatives focused on the adoption of Natural Language Processing (NLP) technologies to enhance compliance and address cybersecurity concerns specifically within regulated industries. Her responsibilities include strategic alignment to improve operational efficiency and mitigate risks associated with technology adoption.
Previous Experience at Broadcom Inc.
Prior to her current position, Aubrey worked at Broadcom Inc. as a Senior Technical Director in the Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) for Public Sector IT Risk Management Architecture. Her tenure lasted 11 months from 2019 to 2020, during which she operated in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. This role involved overseeing IT risk management strategies tailored for public sector clients.
Education and Technical Background
Aubrey studied at Control Data Institute, where she focused on Computer Science and achieved a degree in Computer Technology from 1984 to 1985. This educational background laid the foundation for her extensive career in technology, particularly in systems engineering and cybersecurity.
Experience in Cybersecurity and Systems Engineering
Aubrey has extensive experience in supporting government, enterprise, and carrier sectors. Her expertise spans cybersecurity, software, hardware, and IP communications. She has held various roles, including Systems Engineer at Microcom, Consulting Engineer at Qosmos, and Sr. Systems Engineer at Ellacoya Networks Inc. Her background includes significant contributions to technology solutions in regulated environments.
Career Progression and Notable Roles
Throughout her career, Aubrey has held multiple positions that contributed to her expertise in technology and cybersecurity. She served as Federal CTO at Blue Coat Systems, acquired by Symantec, from 2013 to 2019. Additionally, she worked as a Systems Engineer at CloudShield Technologies and iPolicy Networks. Her diverse roles reflect a strong commitment to advancing technology solutions in complex environments.