Summary
Michael Schiffman is a cybersecurity veteran and technical lead at Google specializing in application security, privacy, and large-scale network security engineering. With over 25 years in the industry and 13 years of documented experience across leading companies like Cisco, Salesforce, and Qualys, he combines deep applied cryptography know-how with hands-on operational security leadership. He holds publications and patents and has led cross-functional teams to harden identity, cloud, and network stacks at scale. Based in San Francisco, he also advises academia and produces security-focused interviews, signaling a commitment to mentorship and community engagement. Quirky but telling, his GitHub bio—"Once, I sniffed a packet."—reflects a practitioner’s curiosity that still drives his work today.
13 years of coding experience
10 years of employment as a software developer
c, python, xml, json, html, objective-c, cython, golang, r, c++, protobufs