Robert Fontaine
About Robert Fontaine
Robert Fontaine is a Staff Software Engineer at GreyNoise Intelligence, specializing in deception and detection technologies. He has a diverse background in software engineering and systems support, with experience in managing cybersecurity operations and incident response.
Work at GreyNoise Intelligence
Robert Fontaine has been employed at GreyNoise Intelligence as a Staff Software Engineer since 2023. In this role, he specializes in building deception and detection technologies. He manages a team of four analysts who handle Tier 2+ alerts, contributing to the company's efforts in enhancing cybersecurity operations. Fontaine focuses on automating decision processes within the cybersecurity domain, leveraging his expertise to improve efficiency and response times.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Before his current position, Robert Fontaine worked as a Senior Software Engineer II at GreyNoise Intelligence from 2021 to 2023. His career also includes significant roles at Comcast, where he served as a Senior Software Engineer from 2016 to 2021, and at Bethesda Softworks for four months in 2021. Additionally, he held positions at SalvageData Recovery Inc. as a Data Recovery Engineer and at Vigilant Services Corporation as a Systems Engineer, contributing to his extensive background in software engineering.
Education and Expertise
Robert Fontaine studied Computer Science at Northern Virginia Community College, where he earned an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree from 2008 to 2016. He furthered his education at Old Dominion University, obtaining a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Science from 2021 to 2023. Fontaine's educational background supports his expertise in building cybersecurity technologies and managing incident response operations.
Background in Cybersecurity Operations
Robert Fontaine has a background in cybersecurity operations, previously managing Cybersecurity Incident Response & Operations at a large hospitality and food service company. His experience includes working with homegrown incident response tools and the Cortex XSOAR platform. This experience has equipped him with a strong foundation in automating decision processes within cybersecurity, enhancing operational efficiency.