I am a Privacy and Security Subject Matter Expert with over a decade of experience in advancing secure computing practices, privacy-enhancing technologies, and cloud-native machine learning pipelines. My work is centered on safeguarding sensitive data and pioneering human-centered management of data-driven systems.
🎙️ Open Source Maintainer Interview: Security Boulevard: Meet An Open Source Maintainer, Sal Kimmich
I'm also the leader of Gadfly, a collective of Open Source artists and creatives engaged in exciting projects that range from Media Analysis of Security Vulnerabilities to Understanding Hardware in Space. We explore the intersections of art, technology, and open-source culture to push the boundaries of what's possible.
As a Technical Community Architect at the Confidential Computing Consortium (CCC) within the Linux Foundation, I play a pivotal role in the development and implementation of Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs), addressing critical security challenges across finance, healthcare, and emerging fields like computational justice. I regularly write technical blogs about privacy-enhancing security open-source projects for the CCC Blog.
👥 I’m looking to collaborate with other content creators who are committed to making the world a better place.
💭 I’m seeking assistance with community building and engagement.
🎡 Pronouns: They/Them
The Present Dev Podcast shines a light on innovators at the forefront of emerging technologies and the communities they support. We explore the social implications of the next generation of the open web, aiming to build a better digital future for everyone. As your host, I’m passionate about helping engineers and digital enthusiasts navigate the complexities of creating a more equitable and inclusive internet. Music by Ilkka Turunen!
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Seeking a mentor in tech?Are you looking to advance your career in data science or cybersecurity? I’m eager to work with individuals who are passionate about making a difference through technology. I mentor a selective cohort of talent who share a deep commitment to the intersection of activism and computing.
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- 2024 Security Woman of the Year Shortlist, Computing Security Excellence Awards
- 2023 Most Innovative Leader, UK Digital Economy
- Top 50 United Kingdom Open Source Contributor, ARM sponsored Exhibition
➡️ Aeon Essays
➡️ Confidential Computing Consortium Blog
➡️ Personal Writing on HackerNoon
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AI/ML Cybersecurity
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Government and Supply Cybersecurity
- State of Open UK 2023: Moderator: International Security Policy Panel
- OC3 2024 Keynote: The Road Ahead: How Confidential Computing will Evolve in the 2020’s and beyond
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SRE/Cybersecurity
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Space Technology and Resilient Design
- Open Source Summit 2024: Hardware in Space: The Kernel at the Edge of the Universe
- The Present Dev: Ideas for a Better Digital Future (Sal Kimmich’s Podcast)
- Techstrong TV: Improving Signal Processing in Open Source Contributions
- The Data Standard Podcast: Cybersecurity Attacks on Developers
Before you go, here’s my favorite spoken word poem: I hope The Pragmatist's Guide to Magic inspires you as much as it does me!
