Kyle Free
About Kyle Free
Kyle Free is a Security Engineer with experience in various roles, including a Computer Science Teaching Assistant at Oregon State University. He has a background in AI project engineering and financial analysis, and he is pursuing a Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Science.
Work at Menlo Security
Kyle Free has been employed at Menlo Security Inc. as a Security Engineer since 2022. In this role, he focuses on enhancing cybersecurity measures and implementing security protocols to protect organizational data. Prior to this position, he served as a Security Intern at Menlo Security Inc. for four months in 2022, where he gained practical experience in security operations and threat analysis.
Education and Expertise
Kyle Free is pursuing a Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Science at Oregon State University, with an expected graduation in 2025. His academic focus includes programming, software development, and cybersecurity. He has effectively communicated technical concepts to students and directed office hours to teach Python programming, demonstrating his expertise in computer science.
Background
Kyle Free has a diverse work history that includes various roles in different industries. He worked as a Barista at Starbucks from 2020 to 2021 and held positions as a Host and Busser at McCormick & Schmick's in 2019. He also gained experience in finance as a Financial Analyst & Consulting Intern at OLIE R. JOLSTAD & ASSOCIATES, LLC in both 2020 and 2021, and as an Associate Banker at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from 2021 to 2022.
Teaching Experience
In his current role as a Computer Science Teaching Assistant at the College of Engineering – Oregon State University, Kyle Free has provided one-on-one tutoring to students, assisting them in understanding programming concepts and debugging code. He has directed weekly office hours, leading sessions to teach Python programming during the Fall 2023 and Winter 2024 terms.
Previous Employment at DataForce
Kyle Free worked as an AI Project Engineer at DataForce for four months in 2023. During this time, he contributed to projects focused on artificial intelligence, further expanding his technical skill set and experience in the technology sector.