Dave Honea

Dave Honea currently serves as a Principal Security Engineer at Avalara since May 2024. Prior to this role, Dave held multiple positions at MetLife, including Principal Lead, Threat Research Lead, and Malware Analyst from August 2021 to May 2024, where leadership in the Cyber Threat Intelligence team was emphasized. Between March 2013 and August 2021, Dave worked at the United States Department of Defense as a Senior Cyber Security Manager and Malware Analyst, focusing on network defense, malware analysis, and threat countermeasures. Dave's earlier experience includes roles at Camber Corporation and military service in the U.S. Army for over two decades. Educational qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Information Technology and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer and Information Sciences from the University of Maryland Global Campus.