Julian Runnels

Julian Runnels is an accomplished cybersecurity professional with extensive experience in offensive security, having served as Practice Manager and Team Lead at Trace3 since October 2020. In these roles, Julian developed a sales enablement framework that optimized turnaround times and managed team resources to ensure timely delivery of quality work. Previously, Julian held positions as a Senior Penetration Tester and Security Engineer/Penetration Tester, successfully conducting comprehensive security assessments and developing cloud-based infrastructure for penetration attacks. Prior experience includes an Information Security Analyst role at Taco Bell, where Julian spearheaded the creation of an enterprise-level AWS environment, and various internships in accounting and research. Julian holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Management from UC Irvine and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.