Patricia Gilfeather
About Patricia Gilfeather
Patricia Gilfeather is a Principal Researcher in R&D Cybersecurity at Sandia National Laboratories, specializing in next-generation wireless protocols and container management systems.
Company
Patricia Gilfeather is currently employed at Sandia National Laboratories as a Principal Researcher in R&D Cybersecurity. Her tenure at Sandia National Laboratories began in 2021 and is ongoing. The organization is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States.
Title
Patricia Gilfeather holds the position of Principal Researcher in R&D Cybersecurity. In this role, she focuses on advancing cybersecurity research initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Patricia Gilfeather completed her PhD in Computer Science at The University of New Mexico, from 2002 to 2006. Additionally, she holds a B.A. in English and Mathematics from Duke University, achieved between 1990 and 1994. Her expertise includes security of next-generation wireless protocols, container management systems, and telecom cloud applications. She has transitioned from a focus on wireless networks and operating systems to cybersecurity research.
Previous Roles at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
Prior to her current role, Patricia Gilfeather worked at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL). She served as an R&D Manager from 2017 to 2021 in the Spokane, Washington area. Before that, she was a Lead Software Engineer at SEL in Spokane Valley, WA, from 2014 to 2017.
Academic Background
Patricia Gilfeather has held several academic positions. She was an Assistant Professor at Gonzaga University from 2006 to 2012. She also worked at the University of New Mexico as a Post-Doctoral Researcher and Graduate Research Assistant from 2000 to 2006, and as a Graduate Research Assistant from 1999 to 2000.