Kristin Dahl

Kristin Dahl is a highly experienced cybersecurity professional with a strong background in designing and implementing advanced security architectures. Currently serving as a Senior Specialist Solution Architect - Cybersecurity at Databricks, Kristin leads the Cybersecurity Field Practice, focusing on scalable, AI-driven solutions for global enterprises. Previous roles include Specialist Solutions Architect and Solutions Architect at IBM, where Kristin mentored cross-functional teams on threat intelligence and automated malware analysis. Kristin's career also includes research positions at MIT Lincoln Laboratory and the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, contributing to security operations and advanced military systems. Additionally, Kristin has a solid foundation in software engineering from Lockheed Martin, where system design and compliance were critical. Educationally, Kristin has pursued a PhD in Computer Science at Boston University and holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of Minnesota.