Alex Stamos's Email & Phone Number

💼 Past Experience

Born and raised in California, Alex Stamos started his career in the computer industry, first working on software for Yahoo! and then at then-new company Facebook. He then moved to work at Google, where he was responsible for a wide range of security projects. In 2007, he founded iSEC Partners, a venture capital firm focused on the growth of the cross-border Internet market. At iSEC, he played a significant role in helping to bring about a number of key security advancements, including the creation of the world’s first invisible Web and the introduction of DoS bombing technology.

🎓 Education

- BFA in Advertising from UC Berkeley- MFA in Journalism from UC Berkeley- DCU credentialing in Broadcast Journalism- Certificate in Digital Video Production from the University of Southern California- Broadcast Journalism Fellowship from the New Jersey NetworkSince he graduated from UC Berkeley with a BFA in Advertising in 2006, Alex has transitions into various ADVERTISING and JOURNALISM positions. He first started serving as an Assistant Publisher for a website, then Producer and Coordinator for a weekly news program.After spending several years as an Assistant Publisher and Producer for a website, Alex moved on to become a News News Producer and Coordinator for a weekly news program. He currently holds this position for the New Jersey Network.In 2010, Alex was awarded a Broadcast Journalism Fellowship from the New Jersey Network. This program provides students with the opportunity to work as Pulitzer Prize-winning reporters in New Jersey.Since winning his fellowship, Alex has interviewed and reported on a wide range of newsworthy stories, including the Chris Christie, Sarah Palin, and Miley Cyrus scandals. He has also written, produced, and directed a number of short news specials and investigative stories.Most recently, in December 2014, Alex work began on a new project with DreamWorks Animation. His project is a new feature-length animated movie called "The Mindy Project."Based on his ordeal with OCD, Alex has become highly committed to working with video and broadcast journalists. His passion for making a difference in the world is evident in his work readiness and beliefs of the importance of being able to communicate effectively.Alex is early stage in his development as a journalist. He has learned a great deal from his mistakes, and has dedicated himself to being much more prepared for a career as a journalist. Alex feels confident that he has the skills and experience necessary to be both a great journalist and a successful business owner.

💡 Technical & Interpersonal Skills

When it comes to his work experience, Alex Stamos can be counted on to have a lot to say about security. He's worked on a lot of different research projects, some of which have built the foundation for more secure technologies in the years since.In particular, Stamos is particularly well-known for his work on developing Browser Security Units (BSU), which are technologies that help defend a web user's privacy and security on his/herBrowser.BSU are an important part of schemes like HTTPS Everywhere, which aim to make the web more secure and privacy-friendly by default. They have helped countless people avoid data breaches and Joseph Mennella, the founder of HTTPS Everywhere, credits Stamos and BSU with helping his organisation become “the most HTTPS Everywhere compliant organisation in the world”.Apart from his work on Browser Security Units, Alex Stamos also teaches various security courses at Stanford, most notably the advanced course on successful hacking. Stamos also lectures and possesses a great deal of knowledge on the internet and technology, making him an ideal speaker for safety-related discussions.