Michelle Cabahug
About Michelle Cabahug
Michelle Cabahug is a Lead Research Engineer at Two Six Technologies, focusing on security advancements in mobile and embedded platforms. She holds a Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School and has extensive experience in research and software engineering within the defense sector.
Work at Two Six Technologies
Michelle Cabahug currently serves as the Lead Research Engineer at Two Six Technologies, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on advancing security in mobile and embedded platforms through innovative solutions. Prior to this, she worked as a Senior Research Engineer from 2019 to 2022 and as a Research Engineer from 2018 to 2019. Throughout her tenure at Two Six Technologies, she has contributed to various projects, including leading research efforts on next-generation privacy architectures for DARPA programs.
Education and Expertise
Michelle Cabahug earned a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Electrical Engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School, where she studied from 2016 to 2018. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she studied from 2012 to 2016. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in security and embedded systems.
Background
Michelle Cabahug has a diverse professional background, beginning her career at the United States Department of Defense. She worked as an Embedded Software Engineer from 2016 to 2018 and as a Stokes Scholar from 2012 to 2016. Her early experiences in these roles contributed to her technical skills and understanding of defense-related technologies. She completed her secondary education at Loyola Academy from 2008 to 2012.
Achievements
Michelle Cabahug has held an active U.S. security clearance since 2012, reflecting her commitment to working in secure environments. Her leadership in research efforts, particularly in developing privacy architectures for DARPA programs, showcases her contributions to advancing technology in the defense sector. Her work at Two Six Technologies has positioned her as a key player in the field of mobile and embedded security.