Jake Jacobs-Smith

Jake Jacobs-Smith is an experienced application security professional currently serving as a Member at Aphinia since September 2024 and as the Application Security Engineering Manager at Yext since May 2022. In the managerial role at Yext, Jake has successfully built and led the Application Security team, overseeing strategic initiatives to protect the organization’s digital assets. Previous roles include Lead Application Security Engineer at Cisco, where Jake established a security program and developed processes for secure software development, and various positions in business development and technical management. Educational credentials include a Master of Science in Cybersecurity from Georgia Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Auburn University.