Kat Hernandez

Kat Hernandez is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in information security, data analysis, and education. Currently serving as a Product Security Engineer at Greenlight, Kat enhances security measures for technologies and conducts vulnerability assessments. Previous roles include being an Application Security Engineer at Aramco, where significant cost savings were achieved through the development of security tools, and serving as a Data Analyst for the United States Department of Defense, focusing on Chinese social media trends. Kat has also led IT innovation at Contra Costa County, integrating cybersecurity principles into technology adoption. With a Master's in Information and Cybersecurity from UC Berkeley, alongside a Bachelor's degree in Chinese Studies and Linguistics from the University of Houston, Kat's diverse skill set includes problem solving, machine learning, and teaching, complemented by participation in notable challenges such as the cyber auto challenge 2024 and representation in various competition teams.