Keegan Ridgley
About Keegan Ridgley
Keegan Ridgley is a Security Engineer at Ibotta, Inc. in Denver, Colorado, where he has worked since 2021, contributing to security initiatives and managing the bug bounty program.
Work at Ibotta
Keegan Ridgley has been employed at Ibotta, Inc. since 2020, initially serving as an Infrastructure Security Engineer before transitioning to the role of Security Engineer in 2021. Based in Denver, Colorado, he has contributed to various security initiatives within the company. His responsibilities include managing the bug bounty program, facilitating penetration testing with third-party vendors, and playing a key role in the Threat and Vulnerability Management squad. Additionally, he assists remote contractors in developing Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) capabilities and advises on secure software development practices.
Education and Expertise
Keegan Ridgley studied at The Evergreen State College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from 2014 to 2016. He also pursued further education at Galvanize Inc, completing a Full Stack Developer certificate from 2016 to 2017. His academic background includes brief studies in Astronomy and Astrophysics at the University of Colorado Boulder in 2010 and Entrepreneurship at Suffolk University - Sawyer Business School in 2009. This diverse educational experience has equipped him with a broad skill set applicable to his role as a Security Engineer.
Background
Prior to his current position at Ibotta, Keegan Ridgley held several roles in the technology sector. He worked as a Junior Developer at Alpha Recon from 2017 to 2018 and as an Associate Software Engineer at OrthoFi from 2018 to 2019. He also gained experience as a Student at Galvanize Inc from 2016 to 2017, where he focused on software development. Earlier in his career, he served as a Shipping and Receiving Manager at Modular Robotics from 2011 to 2013. This varied background has contributed to his expertise in security engineering.
Achievements
At Ibotta, Keegan Ridgley has played a significant role in establishing the security team, focusing on staffing and documentation processes. He manages the bug bounty program, which aims to enhance the company's security posture. His involvement in the Threat and Vulnerability Management squad highlights his commitment to identifying and mitigating potential security risks. Additionally, he advises on best practices for adopting a secure software development lifecycle, contributing to the overall security framework at Ibotta.