Philip Farhad is a seasoned professional in engineering and security with a diverse background spanning over a decade. Currently serving as the Director Of Engineering at Cyber Defense Group and the Owner of Philonius LLC, Philip also contributes to DevNetwork's Advisory Board for DevOps and Cloud. Previous roles include Principal Product Security Engineer at Eventbrite, Information Security Lead at Addepar, and SecOps Engineer at Wag Labs Inc., showcasing expertise in security operations and project management. Philip's earlier experience includes significant positions at Aman Technologies, AppNexus, GoGrid, and Aegis Media, reflecting a strong foundation in DevOps, infrastructure solutions, and technical support. An alumnus of Turlock High School, Philip holds a diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.