Bryan Pearson
About Bryan Pearson
Bryan Pearson is a Research and Development System Engineer specializing in cybersecurity at Sandia National Laboratories.
Current Role at Sandia National Laboratories
Bryan Pearson is currently employed as a Research and Development System Engineer in Cybersecurity at Sandia National Laboratories. This role began in August 2023 and is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. His work in this position encompasses responsibilities related to cybersecurity research and development.
Previous Experience at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
In 2022, Bryan Pearson worked as a Cybersecurity Summer Institute Graduate at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. This three-month position focused on cybersecurity training and practical experience, contributing to his expertise in the field.
Research and Academic Experience at University of Central Florida
Bryan Pearson has held multiple positions at the University of Central Florida. From 2021 to 2023, he served as an SFS Research Scholar, and from 2018 to 2023, he worked as a Research Assistant. Additionally, he was a Graduate Assistant for the Florida IT Pathways to Success (Flit-Path) program from 2018 to 2021. His responsibilities spanned various research and scholarly activities focused on cybersecurity.
Educational Background
Bryan Pearson earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science from the University of Central Florida, with a focus on the cybersecurity of IoT systems. His educational journey also includes a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Computer Science from Stetson University, where he studied from 2014 to 2018.
Early Career and Other Roles
Before embarking on his current cybersecurity career, Bryan Pearson gained diverse experience. He worked as an Instructor at iD Tech Camps in Florida from 2017 to 2018 and as a Cook at Johnny Rockets from 2015 to 2018. He also held a short-term Research Assistant position at the University of Central Florida in 2016.