Wallis G. Romzek, Ph.D.
About Wallis G. Romzek, Ph.D.
Wallis G. Romzek, Ph.D., is a Principal Data Scientist at SpyCloud, specializing in cybersecurity and machine learning. With a diverse background that includes roles at The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory and Google, Romzek integrates technical and non-technical perspectives to develop innovative solutions for tracking cybercrime.
Work at SpyCloud
Wallis G. Romzek, Ph.D. currently serves as Principal Data Scientist at SpyCloud, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on leveraging multimodal data and artificial intelligence to tackle challenges in cybersecurity. His expertise in machine learning algorithms and models is applied to track and remediate cybercrime, contributing to the company's mission of enhancing online security.
Previous Experience at The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
Prior to his current role, Romzek worked at The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory as a Senior Data Scientist and Program & Project Manager from 2019 to 2023. During his four years there, he developed and maintained various machine learning algorithms aimed at tracking and addressing cybercrime, showcasing his ability to integrate technical and non-technical perspectives.
Education and Expertise
Romzek holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Public Administration and Policy from American University, which he completed from 2016 to 2021. He also earned a Master of Public Policy (MPP) from the same institution in 2016. Additionally, he has a Master of Science in Sport Management and an MBA from the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst, both achieved between 2008 and 2010. His educational background is complemented by a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from Bryn Mawr College, where he graduated Cum Laude in 2008.
Career at American University
Romzek held multiple positions at American University, including Assistant Director of Development for the College of Arts & Sciences from 2014 to 2016 and Graduate Research Assistant from 2016 to 2017. He also pursued his doctoral studies there, focusing on Public Administration and Policy. His roles involved research and development, contributing to his expertise in integrating data-driven solutions.
Work with Government Organizations
Romzek has experience working with government organizations, including a role as a Policy Fellow at Google in 2017 and as a Research Associate at the Technology Policy Institute from 2017 to 2019. His work in these positions involved analyzing policy implications and contributing to research initiatives, further establishing his proficiency in the intersection of technology and public policy.