Bruno Mendez

Bruno Mendez is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with extensive experience in security engineering and risk management. Currently serving as Lead Security Engineer at Robinhood since March 2022, Bruno previously held key roles at Amazon Web Services (AWS) from June 2019 to March 2022, including Sr. Security Specialist SA and Security Transformation Consultant, where responsibilities involved leading teams to develop and deploy security infrastructure, as well as creating high-quality technical content. Prior to AWS, Bruno was with Verizon from April 2012 to June 2019, contributing as a Distinguished Member Of Technical Staff focused on emerging technologies and secure mobile solutions. Earlier roles include Principal and Senior Technical Analyst, where Bruno managed security assessments and application security. Bruno's career began at Verizon Wireless with positions in information security and technical support. Bruno holds a Master of Science in Computer and Information Systems Security from New Jersey Institute of Technology, complemented by a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology: Network Security and Administration.