Academic Experience
Stanford University
Postdoctoral Scholar and Lecturer
Summer 2018 - Present
Leading research efforts on cyber risk management and cyber insurance for the Center of International Security and Cooperation. Teaching a class on Cyber Risk.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab
Security Researcher
Winter 2016 - Present
Collaborating with NASA's JPL to design and develop an AI Planner that functions as a security auditing tool for Space and Critical Infrastructure Missions Systems. Mentor and manage computer science undergraduate and MEng students for a variety of cybersecurity research projects.
Harvard University
Belfer Center
Cyber Research Fellow
Summer 2017 - Present
Conducted research on space asset and satellite cybersecurity. Developed policy recommendations for the same. Co-authoring executive handbook on cyber risk management.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Internet of Things Bootcamp
Lecturer
Spring 2018
Lectured on Internet of Things Cybersecurity and the challenges of Smart City Cybersecurity as part of an Executive Education bootcamp.
Columbia University
Adjunct Professor
Summer 2015 - Winter 2018
Developed curriculum and taught classes in the Computer Science, Policy and Sustainability Management Programs. Classes included introduction to Python and Machine Learning for Policy Students, Thesis Preparation and Smart Cities/IoT.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Senseable City Lab
Doctoral Researcher
Fall 2015
Collaborated with a major Asian utility to conduct machine learning on energy consumption data to determine pattern of life for consumers.
Harvard University
HarvardX Professional Education
Lead Course Facilitator
Fall 2017 - Present
Facilitated and contributed to curriculum and material development for the online course Cybersecurity: Managing Risk in the Information Age. Led over 1,000 students through the course material and acted as their primary teacher and point of contact.
Industry Experience
NeuroMesh
Co-Founder and CEO
Fall 2016 - Present
Developed IoT security solution that uses hacker tools to protect distributed devices from hackers using the bitcoin blockchain
Piloting technology with major US and European utilities, industrial equipment manufacturer and router manufacturer
Accenture - Smart City Strategy
Co-Founder and Lead
Spring 2010 - Winter 2017
Partnered with city and national governments and major infrastructure companies to digitize assets using IoT technology
Developed new Smart City technologies for public safety, energy infrastructure and transportation
Sold and managed major multi-national digital infrastructure projects
Tishman Speyer
Energy & Sustainability Consultant
Summer 2009 - Spring 2010
Established company-wide Energy Management Program for all 80 million sqft of Tishman Speyer properties
Created a renewable energy strategy for US properties
Developed and was project manager for LEED building projects
Cornell University
Sustainability & LEED Consultant
Fall 2008 - Fall 2009
Developed and implemented cost-neutral policies enabling climate neutrality by 2050
Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 29,000 metric tons
NBC Universal, Beijing Olympics
Highlights Producer and Editor
Summer 2008
Produced and edited light-touch, AVID/craft edits, and encore highlights for the 2008 Olympic Games
Distributed digital content globally & received 1.3 billion views – the largest multi-platform sporting event at the time
UN Foundation & Expedia
Sustainability Consultant
Winter 2008
Created criteria for sustainable tourism for the UN Foundation and Expedia
Authored case study and best practice analysis for hotels and resorts on sustainable tourism
Bio-Robotics and Locomotion Laboratory, Cornell
Business Manager
Winter 2007 - Winter 2009
Coordinated laboratory projects, corporate contacts and media relations
Managed research funding and budgets