Summary
Jurre Van Bergen is a technologist and security researcher with 12 years’ experience specializing in threat intelligence, spyware analysis, and digital surveillance investigations. Based in Portugal and currently at Amnesty International, he has led forensic research uncovering state and commercial spyware abuses worldwide, contributing to high-impact reports like the Predator Files and multiple Pegasus investigations. His background spans hands-on systems administration, incident analysis, and running a small security consultancy, giving him rare visibility into both operational security and strategic research. Active in hacker communities and nonprofits, he combines technical depth with collaborative organizing experience from founding and directing hackerspaces and events. Notably, he pairs practical malware analysis skills with a human-rights focus, turning technical findings into evidence-driven advocacy.
12 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer