Summary
Elli Ludwigson is a GIAC-certified cybersecurity professional and SOC Security Analyst II with eight years of experience blending product marketing, growth strategy, and security operations. She has driven product-led growth and multi-channel technical content at companies like Mattermost and DDEV while pivoting into hands-on cyber defense through SANS immersion training and three GIAC certs in 2024. Known for empathetic communication and cross-functional program management, Elli connects technical teams, community contributors, and go-to-market stakeholders to accelerate adoption and conversion. Based in Alexandria, VA, she brings a rare mix of developer-facing marketing chops and operational security rigor, often applying documentation and async workflows to scale team impact. A perpetual learner and open source community leader, she pairs practical metrics-driven tactics with a curious, people-first approach to complex problems.
8 years of coding experience
12 years of employment as a software developer
Spring 2024 Women's Cyber Security Immersion Academy, Spring 2024 Women's Cyber Security Immersion Academy at SANS Technology Institute
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Biology and Photography, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Biology and Photography at Marlboro College
The Key School