Yolan R.
About Yolan R.
Yolan R. is a Distributed Systems Engineer at Protocol Labs, with a background in cryptography and security engineering. He has worked at various institutions, including EPFL and Novi, and has presented at major conferences like Black Hat and DEF CON.
Work at Protocol Labs
Yolan R. has been employed at Protocol Labs as a Distributed Systems Engineer since 2022. In this role, Yolan focuses on remote work, contributing expertise in distributed systems to various projects. The position involves collaboration with teams to enhance system performance and reliability.
Previous Experience at EPFL
Prior to joining Protocol Labs, Yolan R. worked at the École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) as a 1st Level Support Technician from 2013 to 2016. During this three-year tenure, Yolan was part of the Service Desk for the Vice-Présidence pour les Systèmes d’Information (VPSI), providing technical support and assistance.
Education and Expertise
Yolan R. holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Mathematics from EPFL, which was completed from 2011 to 2015. Following this, Yolan pursued a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Information and Communications Technologies at HES-SO Haute école spécialisée de Suisse occidentale, graduating in 2017. This educational background supports a strong foundation in technical and analytical skills.
Career in Cryptography and Security
Yolan R. has held several significant positions in the field of cryptography and security. This includes a role as Principal Cryptographer at SICPA from 2021 to 2022 and as a Security Engineer on the Diem security team at Novi (Facebook/Meta). Yolan has extensive experience in conducting code reviews and providing training in various cryptographic topics.
Contributions to Open Source and Conferences
Yolan R. is actively involved in open-source projects and has presented work at notable conferences, including Black Hat and DEF CON. Yolan's interests encompass a wide range of security and cryptography topics, such as software exploitation and formal verification, showcasing a commitment to advancing knowledge in these areas.