Bridging Two Worlds, Securing the Future

I’m Omar Aljaloud, based in Seattle, WA (originally from Riyadh, SA). I’m passionate about securing the digital world, from uncovering vulnerabilities to fortifying applications and securing the cloud. It’s not just about locking things down—it’s about deeply understanding how systems work and where they can break. For me, security is like solving a complex puzzle, where each piece reveals something new about the bigger picture.

Before I got into cyber security, I didn’t fully grasp how vast and ever-evolving this field is. And truthfully, I still have days where it feels like there’s always something new to learn. But that’s what I love most—the constant challenge and the thrill of outsmarting the threats that seem to grow every day. It’s this ever-shifting landscape that makes security so rewarding and exciting for me.

With a dose of curiosity, a willingness to adapt, and a drive to keep things safe, my journey in security is far from over. When I’m not contributing to protecting the digital world, I’m out exploring the natural one—finding balance between securing things and soaking in the beauty of the outdoors.

Today, I’m working at Akamai Technologies as a Security Engineer II, where I work on securing the cloud, performing vulnerability assessments, code scanning, and plenty more...