Jake Ouellette is a Lead Incident Detection Engineer with 11 years of IT and security experience, currently building and refining detection systems at scale for Blumira. He progressed through hands-on roles from technician and systems administrator to compliance analyst and incident detection lead, giving him a practical, end-to-end view of operational security. Jake focuses on measurable improvements to detection fidelity and response efficiency, translating signal-to-noise gains into actionable alerts. Based in Ellington, Connecticut, he combines frontline troubleshooting experience from retail repair and MSP work with modern threat detection practices. He also contributes time as a volunteer security analyst at The DFIR Report, showing a commitment to community-driven research and continual learning. That blend of field experience and detection engineering helps him craft pragmatic, auditable detection strategies that work in real-world environments.
11 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
Associate's degree, Engineering Science, Associate's degree, Engineering Science at Manchester Community College
Diploma of Education, Diploma of Education at Ellington High School
Contributions:8 PRs, 39 pushes, 10 branches in 1 year 8 months
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