Lucky Munro
About Lucky Munro
Lucky Munro is a Red Team Leader and Senior Specialist at Motional, with a diverse background in cybersecurity, electronics, and the creative industry. He has held various roles in organizations such as Aptiv and Inventionland, and possesses a solid educational foundation in photography, photojournalism, and architecture.
Current Role at Motional
Currently, Lucky Munro serves as the Red Team Leader - Senior Specialist at Motional, a position held since 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In this role, Munro leads penetration testing activities focused on hardware components and systems within the autonomous vehicle sector. This leadership position reflects a commitment to enhancing cybersecurity measures in a rapidly evolving industry.
Previous Experience in Cybersecurity
Lucky Munro has extensive experience in cybersecurity, having worked at Aptiv in various capacities. He served as a Cybersecurity Engineer for six months in 2020 and as a Cybersecurity Operations Specialist from 2018 to 2019. His roles involved gaining expertise in cybersecurity operations and engineering, which laid the groundwork for his leadership role at Motional.
Educational Background
Munro possesses a diverse educational background, having studied architecture at Carnegie Mellon University for one year. He also attended the Corcoran College of Art and Design, focusing on photojournalism, and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography from the University of the Arts. This varied education supports his multifaceted career in both creative and technical fields.
Career in the Creative Industry
Lucky Munro has experience in the creative industry, having worked as on-screen talent and first camera crew at Davison from 2011 to 2013. Additionally, he held roles in graphic design and public relations at the Washington Project for the Arts and Lifesteps, Inc. His background in the creative sector complements his technical skills in cybersecurity and engineering.
Early Career and Technical Experience
Munro's early career included roles that provided a foundation in technical skills. He worked as an Electronics Technician/Installer at DIRECTV from 2005 to 2008 and as a Distance Learning Systems Technician at Carnegie Mellon Tepper School of Business. These positions contributed to his understanding of electronics and technology, which are essential in his current cybersecurity role.