Summary
Jacob Kilpatrick is a VP of Cyber Operations and seasoned developer with eight years of hands-on experience in offensive and defensive cyber work, specializing in C/C++, Python, Java, and low-level x86/x64/ARM platforms. He has moved from tactical roles—reverse engineering embedded systems and authoring vulnerability analyses—to leading red team exploitation efforts and now running cyber ops at Trulight, blending deep technical skill with operational leadership. His background includes NSA-certified red team engagements targeting vehicles, radar, and corporate networks, and DoD network defense and incident response with the Florida Air National Guard. Jacob’s practical hardware and firmware expertise, coupled with a computer engineering degree from Florida State University, gives him an uncommon ability to trace vulnerabilities from silicon to systems. He’s known for turning leaked or proof-of-concept exploits into verified, deployable toolsets and for communicating complex technical findings to operational stakeholders.
8 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science (BS) Computer Engineering, Bachelor of Science (BS) Computer Engineering at Florida State University
Associate of Arts (AA) Pre-Engineering, Associate of Arts (AA) Pre-Engineering at Tallahassee State College
English, Spanish