Alexander Walker
About Alexander Walker
Alexander Walker is a Sales Engineer specializing in the public sector, currently working at Recorded Future. He has a background in international relations and extensive experience in threat intelligence, having previously served as an Intelligence Analyst for the U.S. Department of Defense.
Current Role at Recorded Future
Alexander Walker currently serves as a Sales Engineer - Public Sector at Recorded Future, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he specializes in applying threat intelligence to various challenges faced by government customers. His work addresses critical issues such as environmental disasters, protests, and political movements. Walker utilizes deep and dark web collection techniques and other Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) applications to enhance the effectiveness of his solutions.
Previous Experience at Recorded Future
Prior to his current role, Alexander Walker worked as a Sales Engineer at Recorded Future from 2017 to 2021. During this four-year tenure, he focused on providing threat intelligence solutions tailored to government needs. His expertise in incident response and vulnerability prioritization was instrumental in addressing the security challenges faced by his clients.
Background in Intelligence Analysis
Alexander Walker has a substantial background in intelligence analysis, having worked for the United States Department of Defense as an Intelligence Analyst from 2011 to 2017. This six-year experience equipped him with skills in analyzing complex data and understanding security threats, which he later applied in his roles at Recorded Future.
Educational Background
Walker earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations, Comparative Cultures, and Politics from Michigan State University, where he studied from 2005 to 2010. Additionally, he participated in various international programs, including a summer program at the University of Cambridge in 2007, focusing on Comparative Socialism, Gender and Art History, and Classical Islam. He also attended The Hebrew University of Jerusalem in 2009, where he studied the History of Modern Israel and Social Geography of Jerusalem.
Early Career and Education
Before entering the field of intelligence and threat analysis, Alexander Walker worked as a Driver and Shop Assistant at Flame Furnace in Warren, Michigan, for three months in 2010. He also served as a Resident Mentor at Michigan State University's Residence Life Staff from 2009 to 2010, where he supported students in their living environment. His foundational education was completed at Ernest W. Seaholm High School from 2001 to 2005.