Philip Conrad
About Philip Conrad
Philip Conrad is an Open Source Engineer specializing in compilers at Styra and an Open Source Contributor at Open Policy Agent, based in Columbia, South Carolina.
Current Position at Styra
Philip Conrad is currently an Open Source Engineer, Compilers at Styra, based in Columbia, South Carolina, United States. At Styra, he focuses on building and maintaining the compiler and interpreter technology for the domain-specific logic language Rego. His role involves ensuring robust performance and seamless integration of these technologies within the broader Styra ecosystem.
Open Source Contributor to Open Policy Agent
In addition to his role at Styra, Philip Conrad contributes to the Open Policy Agent (OPA) as an open-source contributor. His work with OPA demonstrates his commitment to the open-source community and his expertise in Rego, contributing to the development of scalable and responsive policy engines that are widely used across various systems and applications.
Past Experience at University of South Carolina
Prior to his current roles, Philip Conrad worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of South Carolina for six years, from 2016 to 2022. During this period, he developed a strong background in Compilers, FPGAs, and Embedded Systems, which has significantly contributed to his expertise and skills in his current professional endeavors.
Educational Background in Computer Science
Philip Conrad holds both a Master's degree and a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of South Carolina. He earned his Bachelor's degree from 2012 to 2016 and subsequently completed his Master's degree from 2016 to 2018. His academic background has laid a solid foundation for his career in software engineering and compiler technology.
Specialization and Passion
Philip specializes in working with the domain-specific logic language Rego. He has a strong interest in creating robust and responsive software systems that enhance user experiences. This passion is reflected in his work with compiler and interpreter technologies at Styra and his contributions to the Open Policy Agent project.
Authorship and Publications
Philip Conrad has authored a blog post on real-time authorization with Enterprise OPA and gRPC. This publication underscores his expertise in leveraging advanced technologies to implement effective and efficient policies in real-time systems.