Summary
Cihan O is a founder and technical leader with nearly 20 years of hands-on software development across systems, databases, mobile banking, and security tools, now focused on AI-driven cybersecurity and distributed AI. As CEO/CTO of Safebox.ai and co-founder of Runbit.ai, he builds defensive and offensive AI products that automate cyber defense, algorithmic trading, and mission-critical OT protections. He has led end-to-end autonomization projects—writing millions of lines of code for unmanned factories and autonomous systems—and consults for government, defense, and enterprise on AI security and secure application development. An active educator and content creator with 12 Udemy courses reaching 135k+ students and a 703-page T-SQL book author, he translates deep research into practical training and products. Notably, his work spans both Offensive AI engineering and MLSecOps, a less common blend that informs resilient AI system design. Based in Istanbul, he advises startups and research institutions while running an NPO focused on AI security research.
9 years of coding experience
12 years of employment as a software developer
Vocational High School
Dropout Business/Commerce General, Dropout Business/Commerce General at Kocaeli University
English, Turkish