Kayla Afanador

Kayla Afanador is currently working as a ML Security Engineer at RTL Networks since May 2023. Previously, from January 2022 to May 2023, they worked at Boston Cybernetics Institute as a Senior Technical Staff & Lead Instructor. Before that, from May 2018 to January 2022, they were employed at Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) as a Cyber Research and Development Lead. Kayla also worked at Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) as a Security Researcher from August 2012 to May 2018. Prior to this, from July 2008 to August 2012, they served as a Computer Scientist in the NAVAIR National Staff Office for the United States Department of Defense.

Kayla Afanador has an education history that includes a Doctor of Philosophy - PhD in Computer Science from the Naval Postgraduate School, which they obtained between the years 2017 and 2021. Prior to that, they earned a Master's degree in Cybersecurity from the University of Maryland, completing their studies from 2013 to 2015. In addition to their degrees, Kayla has also obtained certifications in CEH and CPT from EC-Council, as well as a Security+ certification from CompTIA. However, no specific information is available regarding when these certifications were obtained.