Max Baumgarten
About Max Baumgarten
Max Baumgarten is a Senior Security Engineer at Flexport with expertise in Infrastructure as Code and Zero Trust security models.
Current Position at Flexport
Max Baumgarten currently holds the title of Senior Security Engineer at Flexport. In this role, he is responsible for bolstering the company's security measures, focusing specifically on infrastructure as code (IaC) and zero trust security models. Max utilizes his expertise in security automation and cloud security to ensure Flexport's systems are robust and secure.
Previous Roles
Before becoming a Senior Security Engineer at Flexport, Max Baumgarten served as a Security Engineer at the same company from 2022 to 2024. Prior to that, he worked as a Network Security Engineer at Truepill for one year, focusing on network security engineering projects in Miami Beach, Florida. From 2018 to 2021, Max was employed at Spikefish Solutions as a Network Security Engineer in the Miami/Fort Lauderdale area. He also gained experience as an IT Network Support Specialist intern at NextEra Energy, Inc. in Miami, Florida in 2017.
Educational Background
Max Baumgarten has a diverse educational background. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from Excelsior University, studying from 2016 to 2020. In addition to his technical education, Max studied Talmudic Law at Ner Israel Rabbinical College from 2015 to 2018. He also studied Religious Studies at Mercaz Hatorah from 2012 to 2015. Furthering his technical expertise, Max took courses in Computer Science at the University of Maryland Global Campus.
Specialization in Security
Max Baumgarten specializes in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and zero trust security models. His areas of expertise include security automation and cloud security. Over the years, he has developed extensive knowledge and skills in network security engineering, particularly during his tenures at Truepill and Spikefish Solutions.
Internship Experience
Max Baumgarten gained early professional experience through a three-month internship as an IT Network Support Specialist at NextEra Energy, Inc. in Miami, Florida, in 2017. This role allowed him to develop foundational skills in network support and troubleshooting, further laying the groundwork for his future career in network and security engineering.