Peyton Kennedy is an experienced Application Security Researcher at MetLife since March 2022, where critical and high severity zero-day flaws have been discovered and reported. Responsibilities include researching security trends, creating proof-of-concepts, cross-collaborating with various teams to mitigate vulnerabilities, and developing security policies and best practices. Prior roles include positions as a Senior Application Security Analyst and Application Security Analyst, providing security testing and consultation services for API services and applications. Previous experience includes roles as a Vault Clerk and Cashier at Costco Wholesale, and management and team member positions at Chick-fil-A and Target. Peyton Kennedy holds an Associate of Arts and Sciences degree in Business Administration and Management, with a focus on Information Technology from Wake Technical Community College.