Alan Gay

Alan Gay

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5.0
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US$40.00
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ABOUT ME
15+ years in vulnerability & security research and development.
15+ years in vulnerability & security research and development.

Looking to share my experiences with those looking to learn.

Pacific Time (US & Canada) (-08:00)
Joined October 2022
EXPERTISE
10 years experience
15 years experience | 2 endorsements
15 years experience | 2 endorsements
15 years experience | 2 endorsements
15 years experience | 2 endorsements
15 years experience | 4 endorsements

REVIEWS FROM CLIENTS

5.0
(4 reviews)
Anton Alexander
Anton Alexander
December 2024
Great for a beginner like me patient and very knowledgably about penetration testing
Sheher Yar
Sheher Yar
April 2023
I had the pleasure of working with Alan recently to resolve some software security bugs using tools such as GDB. Alan was incredibly knowledgeable and patient throughout the process, taking the time to explain each step and answer all of my questions thoroughly. Their expertise and attention to detail were evident as they quickly identified the root cause of the bugs and provided clear and effective solutions. Alan's communication skills were also top-notch, as they were able to convey complex technical concepts in a way that was easy for me to understand. Their willingness to collaborate and work together to find solutions was greatly appreciated. Overall, I highly recommend Alan for anyone seeking assistance with software security, debugging, or other related tasks. Their professionalism, expertise, and personable nature make them a valuable asset to any team. Thanks again, Alan!
EMPLOYMENTS
Principal Security Engineer
Microsoft
2024-02-01-Present

* Serve as a trusted security partner to Microsoft feature teams developing features for all Core

OS components including Window...

* Serve as a trusted security partner to Microsoft feature teams developing features for all Core

OS components including Windows and CoPilot+ AI.

* Lead security assessments on features ranging from design and threat model reviews to full￾scope code reviews and dynamic testing.

* Build coalitions proactively across Microsoft teams to create and drive strategic efforts to

further “raise the bar” for security in Microsoft and its products.

* Communicate MORSE and Microsoft’s position on topics of security via company-wide

presentations, whitepapers, and internal and external blog posts.

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