Connor Hamlet has a diverse work experience in the cyber security field. Connor started their career as a Software Security and Machine Learning Intern at the University of North Dakota in 2015, where they developed a machine learning algorithm for detecting network intrusions. Connor then worked as a Cyber Security Teaching Assistant at the Computer Science Department of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where they led recitations and held office hours for computer science students. In 2016, they worked as a Web Developer at the Cameo Art House Theatre.
In 2017, Connor joined Vigilant Cyber Systems, Inc. as an Offensive Cyber Security Engineer, where they focused on zero-day discovery and analysis and hacked into cars and semi-trucks. Connor also worked at the United States Air Force as a Cyber Operations Officer, before transitioning to U.S. Cyber Command as a Cyber Warfare Officer in 2019.
During their time at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as a Computer Security Graduate Student, Connor conducted offensive computer security research and analysis. Connor was also part of a team that won "Best Use of AWS" at HackDuke, a programming competition. Additionally, they presented a paper at the Conference on Intelligent User Interfaces in 2015 as an Academic Researcher in the User Interfaces department.
Overall, Connor Hamlet has acquired a strong background in cyber security through their various roles and experiences.
Connor Hamlet has a strong educational background in computer science. Connor completed their Bachelor's Degree with Distinction in Computer Science, B.S. at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 2013 to 2017. Following this, they pursued a Master of Science - MS degree in Computer Science from the same university, although the specific timeframe for this is not provided.
In addition to their formal education, Connor has obtained several certifications. Connor became an Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) in September 2020, demonstrating their proficiency in offensive security techniques. Furthermore, they are a certified Open Water Diver, having received this certification from PADI in September 2017. Connor has also earned the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification, administered by (ISC)², in August 2022. Lastly, they hold the CompTia Security + certification, obtained from CompTIA in July 2018. These certifications showcase their expertise in various aspects of information and cybersecurity.
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