Jake Howering is a highly experienced professional in cybersecurity and cloud security, currently serving as a Senior Security Engineering Manager at Chainalysis Inc. since 2023. With a strong focus on cloud, blockchain, and product security, Jake has excelled in strategic leadership, vulnerability management, and the enhancement of cryptocurrency security architecture. Their diverse experience includes roles at cloudsm.art, Juul Labs, Brocade, VMware, Extreme Networks, and Cisco Systems, encompassing cloud security assessments, vulnerability management across major cloud platforms, and the development of security frameworks. Jake holds multiple degrees, including a Master’s in Cybersecurity from Georgia Institute of Technology, a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Oregon State University, a Master’s in Accounting from North Carolina State University, and a Bachelor's in Economics from the University of California, Davis.