Caleb Purcell
About Caleb Purcell
Caleb Purcell is a Senior Software Engineer currently working at Shift5 in Atlanta, Georgia. He has extensive experience in software engineering and research, with a strong focus on ICS/SCADA security and cyber-physical systems.
Work at Shift5
Caleb Purcell currently serves as a Senior Software Engineer at Shift5, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on software development and engineering solutions within the organization. His experience in the field contributes to Shift5's mission of enhancing the security and performance of critical systems.
Previous Experience at Fortiphyd Logic
Prior to joining Shift5, Caleb worked at Fortiphyd Logic as a Lead Research/Software Engineer from 2018 to 2023. During his five years in this role, he was based in Atlanta, Georgia, where he contributed to various projects related to software engineering and research in the field of cybersecurity.
Education and Expertise
Caleb Purcell earned a Master's Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, completing his studies in 2015. He also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering from the same institution, which he obtained in 2014. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in cyber-physical systems, ICS/SCADA security, and vulnerability assessment.
Background in Research and Teaching
Caleb has a background in research and academia, having worked as a Research Engineer at the Georgia Tech Research Institute from 2016 to 2018. He also served as a Graduate Assistant at Georgia Tech in 2015 for two months and as a Graduate Teaching Assistant from 2014 to 2015. These roles allowed him to develop his skills in research and education within the engineering field.
Specialization in Cybersecurity
Caleb Purcell specializes in reverse engineering and vulnerability assessment. His work involves analyzing software to identify components and their relationships, as well as conducting systematic reviews of security weaknesses in information systems. His strong interest in ICS/SCADA security further emphasizes his focus on protecting industrial control systems.