Summary
Alex Lauerman is a seasoned security consultant and founder with 12+ years of hands-on experience securing applications, networks, and critical systems for organizations ranging from startups to Fortune 100 companies. As founder of TrustFoundry and long-time organizer of SECKC, he combines deep software engineering roots with pragmatic penetration testing that emphasizes thorough, enterprise-grade assessments rather than checkbox audits. He has a track record of building and leading high-retention teams, consistently growing services while earning top client feedback and internal consulting awards. Alex stays plugged into the security community (DEFCON, OWASP, BSidesKC, KernelCon) and brings state-of-the-art research and tooling into client engagements to surface issues others miss. Based in Overland Park, Kansas, he pairs technical depth from roles at Veracode and FishNet with a founder’s focus on clear, actionable reporting and rapid scoping responses. An understated strength: he prioritizes on-site collaboration and knowledge transfer, ensuring clients not only fix vulnerabilities but improve their security posture long-term.
13 years of coding experience
12 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science, Bachelor of Science, Computer Science at University of Kansas