Gio Kao
About Gio Kao
Gio Kao is the R&D Manager for Cyber Risk & Enterprise Security at Sandia National Laboratories, with extensive experience in cybersecurity and computer software research.
Current Role at Sandia National Laboratories
Gio Kao currently serves as the R&D Manager for Cyber Risk and Enterprise Security at Sandia National Laboratories. Based in Livermore, California, he has held this position since 2019, overseeing cybersecurity initiatives and managing risks associated with enterprise security systems.
Previous Roles at Sandia National Laboratories
Before his current role, Gio Kao served as the R&D Manager for Enterprise Cyber Security from 2016 to 2019, also located in Livermore, California. From 2012 to 2016, he was the Principal Member of Technical Staff in R&D Cybersecurity in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Prior to this, he held the position of Senior Technical Staff in Computer Software Research & Development in Livermore, California, from 2008 to 2012. His extensive tenure at Sandia National Laboratories is marked by progressive responsibilities and contributions to various cybersecurity and software development projects.
Experience as a Graduate Intern
Gio Kao began his career with internships that laid the foundation for his expertise. In 2008, he worked as a Graduate Intern at Caterpillar Inc. in Albuquerque, New Mexico, for 11 months. Prior to this, he interned at Sandia National Laboratories from 2003 to 2006 for three years. These internships provided him with practical experience in cybersecurity and software development.
Academic Background in Computer Science and Operations Research
Gio Kao pursued his higher education at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he completed a PhD in Computer Science and Operations Research. His academic tenure equipped him with advanced technical and research skills that he continues to apply in his professional roles. Additionally, he spent a brief period at Stanford University in 1970, further enhancing his educational background.
Research Experience at University of Illinois
From 2004 to 2008, Gio Kao served as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. During these four years, he engaged in intensive research activities that contributed to his depth of knowledge and expertise in computer science and operations research. His role involved conducting complex experiments and contributing to academic publications.