Solomon Sonya
Computer Science Graduate Student
West Lafayette, Indiana, United States
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Top SchoolSolomon Sonya is a seasoned cybersecurity and software engineering professional with 10 years of experience blending hands-on reverse engineering, malware analysis, and threat intelligence with formal academic research. Currently a Computer Science graduate student at Purdue and an adjunct professor at the Air Force Research Laboratory, he’s built and led cyber training units and instructional programs across the USAF and academia. His background spans operational cyber defense, intrusion response, and creating new offensive and defensive capabilities, informed by multiple advanced degrees including an MS in Computer Science and certifications in applied data science and ML. Known for presenting keynotes and workshops worldwide, he pairs practical tool-building with a passion for mentoring and curriculum development. Less obvious: he routinely bridges operational tradecraft and machine learning research, applying ML techniques to system exploitation and defenses.
10 years of coding experience
12 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Science (M.S.) Information Systems Engineering, Master of Science (M.S.) Information Systems Engineering at University of PhoenixMaster of Science (M.S.) Computer Science, Master of Science (M.S.) Computer Science at U.S. Air Force Institute of TechnologyCertification Applied Data Science and Machine Learning, Certification Applied Data Science and Machine Learning at Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyAdvanced Course in Engineering Cyberspace Security (ACE) Cyber Security Engineering: Advanced Computer Network Attack Exploitation and Defense, Advanced Course in Engineering Cyberspace Security (ACE) Cyber Security Engineering: Advanced Computer Network Attack Exploitation and Defense at Air Force Research Lab, Rome New YorkMaster of Art (M.A.) in Operational Strategy, Master of Art (M.A.) in Operational Strategy at USAF Air Command and Staff CollegeBachelor of Science (B.S.) Computer Science, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Computer Science at Texas Christian University
English, Yoruba, FrenchGithub contributions (5)
solomonsonya/Xavier_MemoryAnalysis_Framework
Mar 2019 - Jul 2022
Contributions:78 commits, 66 pushes, 1 branch in 3 years 4 months
solomonsonya/Themis_NetworkAnalyzer
Feb 2018 - Mar 2019
Contributions:10 pushes, 1 branch in 1 year
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