Cyd La Luz

Experienced Software Engineer with expertise in AI, cloud security, and full-stack development.

• AI: Working with AI constantly professionally and personally.
• Google: Implemented emergency calling for Waymo cars using SIP/PSTN protocols and managed an on-call shift of 20+ engineers. Scaled backend systems for Google Security Operations.
• Meta: Developed AI moderation algorithms for Facebook Groups and Marketplace.
• Tesla: Principal backend engineer for the Tesla Data & Analytics team, supporting over 40 analysts company-wide. Also worked on an auditing platform for Powerwall and related installations.
• Gigster: Completed multiple contracts for major companies through Gigster, including developing an AI Photo Culling platform for Canon, which demoed at CES 2020 and received positive press.
• Languages & Technologies: Java, Kotlin, Python, JavaScript (React, Node.js), Ruby, OpenAI/ChatGPT, Kubernetes, Docker, SQL, R, Redux.js, NLP, and Computer Vision.
• Domains of Expertise: Cloud security, cybersecurity, AI, data pipelines, full-stack web development, DevOps, containerization, on-call leadership, operations, scaled backend systems.
• Cybersecurity Certifications: GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA), GIAC Defensible Security Architecture (GDSA), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), GIAC Strategic Planning, Policy, and Leadership (GSTRT), GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC), SANS Security Awareness Professional (SSAP).