Tim D.
About Tim D.
Tim D. is a Principal Security Engineer with extensive experience in information security and software development. He has worked for various organizations, including Wells Fargo and Flexion Inc., and has contributed to security practices in both private and government sectors.
Work at Flexion Inc.
Tim D. has been serving as a Principal Security Engineer at Flexion Inc. since 2019. In this role, he focuses on enhancing security measures within the organization. He has played a significant part in developing automated security checks within development and deployment pipelines for internal tooling projects. His responsibilities include mentoring developers, DevOps engineers, and security engineers on security best practices, ensuring that the team adheres to established security protocols.
Education and Expertise
Tim D. holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from Sullivan University, which he completed from 2000 to 2003. He further advanced his education by earning a Master of Computer Science from the Georgia Institute of Technology between 2014 and 2016. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in security engineering and software development.
Background in Information Security
Tim D. has extensive experience in information security, having worked in various roles prior to his current position. He served as an Information Security Engineer VI at Wells Fargo from 2018 to 2019 and as an Information Security Engineer V from 2016 to 2018. His previous roles also include positions at Gemini Security Solutions, Inc. as a Senior Security Engineer and at Pentagon Federal Credit Union as a Senior Application Security Engineer.
Achievements in Security Engineering
Throughout his career, Tim D. has contributed to significant security initiatives. He developed new pipelines and automations to ensure adherence to security practices throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). He also created Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for deploying security tools like SonarQube and DefectDojo. His leadership in the internal Security Guild has enhanced security practices across various teams.
Professional Development and Mentorship
Tim D. has demonstrated a commitment to professional development and mentorship in the field of security engineering. He has mentored developers, DevOps engineers, and security engineers on security best practices. His efforts in developing security playbooks and best practice templates have streamlined the deployment of security concepts, showcasing his dedication to fostering a culture of security awareness.